Knowing the most addictive foods and their adverse health effects

Have you ever thought about what might hide the pleasure of eating quality foods that are harmful to your health? When you are sad or happy, what are you looking for? People usually look for high-fat, high-sugar products if they eat an emotional diet. Be careful because some foods can be addictive.

The team from E + listened to two health food experts. And the ranking of products that captivate consumers most includes: chocolate, sweets in general, coffee, chips and non-alcoholic beverages.

Then, understand why they create an "addiction" in the eyes of nutritionist Heloísa Soares Gersgorin and doctor Ana Luisa Vilela.

Chocolate

Heloísa:

Since it contains tryptic doses of tryptophan, amino acid derived from milk and phenylethylamine, chocolate has the power to relax and take pleasure when it is ingested. Scientists have already studied the properties of chocolate and it has been discovered that it is largely responsible for increasing levels of serotonin (endorphins).

Ana Luisa: Chocolate activates the so-called reward system of the brain for the formation of serotonin and the presence of fat.

French fries

Heloísa:

It is highly addictive because it contains salt and saturated fats. Salt can be harmful to your health and attack at high blood pressure because saturated fat blocks the hormone from satiety, which forces you to eat without stopping.

Ana Luisa: French fries are generally addictive because the oils are very caloric. In addition, fried foods have a texture, smell and a pleasant taste for the senses, increasing the pleasure of eating.

Non-alcoholic beverages, coffee and tea

Heloísa:

Many sodas leave people hooked. This happens because they contain sugar and caffeine, substances that stimulate the brain. Because soft drinks contain very high levels of sugar, they can damage the arteries and are the main cause of the onset of diabetes.

Ana Luisa: Coffee is addictive because of caffeine. Teas, for example matte, are also included in this clbad of caffeine, as are soft drinks made from cola – these are stimulating drinks. I also emphasize alcohol addiction because they increase the release of brain endorphins.

Balls and sweets in general

Ana Luisa:

Sugar-rich sweets and sweets add to the pleasure of the brain and are addictive.

Heloísa: Ice cream can be highly addictive because it is a processed food made from fat and sugar. It also brings a feeling of relaxation and happiness because it contains tryptophan, dopamine and saturated fats. In addition, the ice cream also contains ingredients that stimulate the appearance of hallucinogenic substances in the body, which give the feeling of euphoria.