If you’ve ever thought you were addicted to pizza, you might just be right. A recent study from the University of Michigan suggests that some foods really are more addictive than others.
Researchers surveyed people about the foods they can’t put down. The most habit-forming foods typically had two things in common—a high-fat content and a high glycemic load, meaning they spike your blood sugar quickly after ingestion. Foods with a high glycemic load tend to be rich in sugars and refined carbs.
If you’ve ever thought you were addicted to pizza, you might just be right. A recent study from the University of Michigan suggests that some foods really are more addictive than others.
Researchers surveyed people about the foods they can’t put down. The most habit-forming foods typically had two things in common—a high-fat content and a high glycemic load, meaning they spike your blood sugar quickly after ingestion. Foods with a high glycemic load tend to be rich in sugars and refined carbs.
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