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July 13th, 2003

Burgers are as addictive as drugs
Jonathan Leake and Andrew Porter

SCIENTISTS have discovered that high doses of fat and sugar in fast and processed foods can be as addictive as nicotine - and even hard drugs.

The research found that foods which are high in fat and sugar can cause significant changes in brain biochemistry similar to those from drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Once hooked, the researchers say, many people find it almost impossible to switch back to a healthy diet, often leading to obesity...

From the Times Online

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