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Book Review - The end of overeating

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{{DISPLAYTITLE:Book Review - The End of Overeating}}

This [http://www.amazon.com/The-End-Overeating-Insatiable-American/dp/1605294578 The End of Overeating] is a very different book about nutrition; Instead of focusing on the body, it focuses on the mind. The premise of the book is that some types of foods not only satisfy hunger, but act as psychological rewards. This reward mechanism is similar to that seen with addictive drugs, impacting the opiate centers of the brain. The book uses the term 'conditioned hypereating' to describe the behavior of eating beyond hunger, with a loss of control over actions.

A lot of the book focuses on the food industry, and how it has intentionally created food that are addictive (craveablity in their parlance). Foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt all tend to have this addictive quality. The book discusses how people, both fat and thin have problems controlling their food intake. Some of this resonated with me; most people would consider me thin (body fat < 10%), but I struggle with my weight and what I eat.

=== Conclusion ===

If you are overweight, or if you have a problem with controlling your food intake, I would highly recommend reading this book.

==See Also==

* [[Nutrient Timing]]

* [[The Runners Diet]]

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