Dopamine Hunger Explained

I survived the world’s unhealthiest diet! Find out how I went from eating the unhealthiest foods in the world to finally getting my health on track. In this video, I’ll show you which foods contribute to insulin resistance and how you can shift from an ultra-processed diet to a healthy one.

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0:00 Introduction: The unhealthiest diet in the world

1:30 Side effects of an unhealthy diet

2:41 Dopamine and sugar overload

4:32 Environment and the processed food diet

6:28 How to quit sugar and junk food

My entire childhood was filled with sugar, starch, seed oils, sweetened cereals, candy, soda, TV dinners, and more. As I got older, I’d graze after dinner until bedtime every single night. I consumed junk food and refined foods in the military while my life was high in stress and low in sleep. In college, I dealt with more stress, drank lots of coffee, and ate more junk food.

Side effects of my unhealthy diet included:

• Ulcers

• Liver and gallbladder problems

• Referred pain in the right shoulder

• Restless legs syndrome

• Nervousness

• Insomnia

• Dry eyes

• Severe arthritis

• Kidney stones

I weighed 211 pounds, but the food I was eating was not satisfying!

Refined carbs and sugar stimulate dopamine, which is not a pleasure neurotransmitter. Dopamine is an anticipatory neurotransmitter. The more you have, the more your body wants. If you eat too much junk food, you can develop dopamine resistance. This is what drives addiction, and why ultra-processed foods may satisfy you initially, but leave you feeling hungry an hour later. This is called dopamine hunger!

You’re not struggling with your diet because of a lack of willpower; it’s your environment. The modern world is engineered with so many things to keep us hooked and addicted. Removing the triggers is the only solution!

Ditch your unhealthy diet by focusing on your environment first. Try these steps:

1. Get rid of ultra-processed foods: seed oils, starches, and sugar.

2. No snacking, especially at night.

3. No visible food.

4. Find healthy substitutes for junk food.

5. No blue light at night.

6. Never go to the grocery store hungry or without a list.

7. Preserve your sleep.

8. Be careful with social events.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:

Dr. Berg, age 60, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals and author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

Disclaimer:

Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.