174. Is Food Addiction Real? The Science Behind Ultra-Processed Cravings

"I'm addicted to sugar." "Once I start, I can't stop." If you've ever said something like this, you're not exaggerating, and you're not alone. In this episode, Dr. Lisa Oldson breaks down the real science behind food addiction: why it mirrors substance use disorders, why it's still missing from the DSM-5, and what the Yale Food Addiction Scale tells us. She covers the latest research connecting ultra-processed foods, brain reward pathways, and even GLP-1 medications, then walks through what e...