The Kick Sugar Coach Podcast

Dr. Jen Unwin: Why Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Needs Medical Recognition

May 19, 2026·41 min
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Why are so many people struggling with sugar cravings, binge eating, obesity, and chronic disease — even when they desperately want to stop? In this episode of the Kick Sugar Coach Podcast, we explore the growing scientific movement to recognize ultra-processed food addiction as a legitimate medical condition. Joined by clinical health psychologist Dr. Jen Unwin, we unpack the evidence behind food addiction, why ultra-processed foods may hijack the brain’s reward system, and why official rec...

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