Craving, reward, and memory systems drive overeating from "summary" of The End of Overeating by David A. Kessler
Our desire to overeat is not a matter of lack of willpower or discipline. It is driven by a complex interplay of biological and psychological factors that make it difficult for us to resist the temptation of highly palatable foods. The brain's craving, reward, and memory systems play a crucial role in this process, reinforcing our behavior and making us more likely to overeat.
When we encounter foods that are high in fat, sugar, and salt, our brain's reward system is activated, releasing feel-good chemicals like dopamine that make us feel pleasure and satisfaction. This creates a strong association between the taste of these foods and the pleasurable sensations they produce, driving us to seek them out again and again.
Over time, this repeated exposure to highly rewarding foods can lead to changes in our brain's memory system, making us more likely to crave and consume these foods in the future. Our brain forms powerful associations between certain cues, such as the sight or smell of food, and the pleasurable experience of eating it, triggering...
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