Why read Food Junkies?

Book cover of Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction

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A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addictions doctor who draws on many patients' stories of recovery.

Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia - Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspective of a medical researcher and dozens…

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1 author picked Food Junkies as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Nicole Avena

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I cannot recommend it enough! Dr. Tarman aptly uses the science of sugar addiction to create a convincing clinical profile of the sugar/food addiction syndrome. She explains the stages of food addiction and empowers readers by showing how recovery is possible and sustainable.

I truly feel that Food Junkies is a must-read for patients, students, and clinicians that are interested in addiction medicine and obesity management.

From Nicole's list on science and psychology of food addiction from a distinguished neuroscientist and nutrition expert.