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7 kinds of addictive and unhealthy foods revealed

Delicious food is everywhere and when the food is sweet, salty or high in fat it is even more delicious. But these kinds of food are especially unhealthy and addictive. The Huffington Post revealed the seven most addictive and unhealthy kinds of food. 

Soda with caffeine
Sodas are a combination of high-fructose corn syrup and sugar, and if caffeine is added to the mix it’s the most addictive drink ever. Caffeinated drinks give “people a feeling of energy.” This isn’t a normal state for the body and leaves a person exhausted afterward. Soda with caffeine also leads to weight gain, tooth decay and potentially negative psychological effects. 


White bread
The reason why white bread tastes so good is because of the high amount of high-glycemic carbs. These kinds of carbs are highly addictive. It’s better to consume low-glycemic carbs, which are less fattening. 


Processed baked goods
Processed baked goods such as Oreos contain high-fructose syrup. This additive produces the same reaction in the body as when someone is absorbing drugs. It’s also recommened not to add any artificial sweeteners to your coffee because they “may lead to greater sugar cravings later.” If you’re craving something sweet eat some cherries or other fruit. 


Highly processed meat
Processed meat, including sausages, contain a lot of chemicals and salt. They also have a lot of fat and preservatives. It’s best to eat fresh meat instead of processed meat. 


Potato chips
Potato chips contain a lot of salt and fat. Every time we eat a potato chip our nerves send a “pleasure signal” to the brain. If we eat a lot of chips the pleasure center crashes and we want more of those greasy chips. 


French fries
French fries are also addictive, much like potato chips. The salt seasoning is the major thing that makes fries so addictive. The part of the brain which regulates the appetite for salt “also regulates cocaine and heroin addictions.”


Ice cream
Ice cream is made of highly addictive high-fructose corn syrup, fat, sugar and a lot of calories. A lot of packages mention a serving size which often amounts to a half cup of ice cream. But most people eat a least one cup or more. Eat some frozen fruit or yogurt and if you’re really craving ice cream choose some that’s low in fat or calories. 

By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)