#58 Dr. Eliza Gordon - Food Addiction
Dr. Eliza Gordon is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Utah working in bariatrics and weight management. She earned a Ph.D. in Clinical Health a Psychology from the University of Florida. She also has a Master's in Public Health and a background in personal training. In our conversation, we explore the contentious topic of food addiction, taking a deep dive into the latest scientific evidence on the matter. References: https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/4/477 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13668-020-00305-5 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41386-018-0203-9 Timestamps 00:00 Introduction 02:30 Defining addiction 05:12 How can we be addicted to food if it's necessary for survival? 07:45 Similarities between food a drug addiction 11:50 Addictive foods 19:10 The role of genetics a environment in food addiction 26:50 How to manage food addiction 34:15 Abstinence 38:00 Using food as a coping mechanism 44:20 The relationship between obesity, binge eating, and food addiction 49:30 How do we determine if someone is addicted to food? 51:40 Future research directions To sign-up for coaching or a one-time consult: Website: http://hammerawayfitness.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/hammerawayfitness/ Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themusclememoirs)
