Monday, March 22, 2010

Heroin, Junk Food Both Clinically Addictive


Heroin, Junk Food Both Clinically Addictive

Scientists have found that junk food is as addictive as heroin.

Telegraph | A diet of burgers, chips, sausages and cake will programme your brain into craving even more foods that are high in sugar, salt and fat, according to new research.

Over the years these junk foods can become a substitute for happiness and will lead bingers to become addicted.

Dr Paul Kenny, a neuroscientist, carried out the research which shows how dangerous high fat and high sugar foods can be to our health .

“You lose control. It’s the hallmark of addiction,” he said.

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