In this episode, Jen and Carolyn discuss the origins of diet culture in America. Anyone remember Deal a Meal? We'll cover the history of fad diets in the U.S. and discuss why psychologically and physiologically diets are often ineffective when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. We'll also be taking a look at the food industry and the tricks it uses to keep people addicted to fat, sugar, and salt!
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/adult.html
https://www.forbes.com/health/body/obesity-statistics/
https://www.cdc.gov/obesity/basics/consequences.html
https://embodyhealthlondon.com/diet-culture-throughout-history/
https://source.colostate.edu/the-long-strange-history-of-dieting-fads/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-diets-don-t-work-and-what-does/
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/thin-line-diet-eating-disorder/
https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/does-obesity-relate-to-how-brain-responds-to-food-0801161
Brain Activity and Response to Food
Obese or anorexic individuals react differently to taste
https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/life-examined/food-history-addiction-mindful-eating/michael-moss-hooked-book
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/food-cravings-engineered-by-industry-1.1395225
Evolutionary Perspective on Why Food Overconsumption Impairs Brain Cognition
