Many people struggle to stop eating certain foods due to the addictive nature of highly processed foods, which often contain high levels of sugar and unhealthy fats. These foods can trigger hormonal responses in the brain that make them difficult to resist, leading to cravings and overeating.
The combination of these factors creates a complex web of influences that makes it challenging for individuals to stop eating certain foods, particularly those that are ultra-processed. Addressing these issues requires a multifaceted approach, including changes in food policy, education, and personal awareness.
Watch the video and learn how the food in our world has changed over time.
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “willpower” mean? “The way that we’ve understood the problem is it’s a failure of willpower, people are just making bad choices.” Use this word in a sentence.
- What does “fullness mechanism” mean? “So you’re bypassing a normal mechanism that tells you you’re full once you’ve worked out that playing around with the texture of food, making it softer, tricks the normal satiety or fullness mechanism.” Give me an example.
- What does “sonic branding” mean? “even the sound of Food [Music] Matters when you open a fizzy soda you’ve got two noises you’ve got the click and The Tear sound engineers and manufacturers work really hard to get that sound just right and that’s Sonic branding” Give me an example.
Discussion Questions:
- What did you learn in the video?
- How do you think emotions play a role in our eating habits?
- Why do some people seem to have more self-control when it comes to food, while others struggle more with cravings?
- Do you think it’s possible to rewire your brain to crave healthier foods instead of more indulgent ones?
- What foods do you find hardest to stop eating, and what do you think makes them so irresistible?