Food Junkies : The Truth about Food Addiction (Paperback)

from naturalbri

This was such an interesting book. I have always enjoyed getting to know the science behind our body and the way we work, especially psychologically. This book takes an in depth look at the science and current study in the addictions related to food and eating. It is so much more than just what a...

from thesmellofbooks

Tarman argues well the case for considering certain types of chronic overeating as falling into the category of addiction, and discusses alternate approaches for treatment. Readable, instructive, useful.

from Meggo

I was torn whether to classify this book as "science and medicine" or "cultural studies", but the anecdotal approach and frankly disappointingly superficial level of research pushed me in the "cultural studies" direction. Long story short, some people may have an addictive relationship to food - ...