The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Mark Schatzker: “A relationship amplifies the meal. It's always nice to eat food with someone else.” Schatzker, an award-winning food writer and bestselling author, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss which foods are "fooling" your brain, plus: - How to hack your brain with food (~06:10) - The link between dopamine & weight gain (~17:23) - Why ultra-processed foods are not the answer (~25:05) - How to mindfully overcome food cravings (~40:38) - How enjoying your food can make you healthier (~43:29) Referenced in the episode: - Schatzker's book, The End Of Craving. - Schatzker's previous book, The Dorito Effect. - Gary Taubes' piece, "What if It's All Been a Big Fat Lie?" - mbg Podcast episode #272, with Taubes. - A study from Dartmouth College showing brain scans can predict weight gain & sexual behavior. - Read more about Anja Hilbert, Ph.D., and her approach to hedonic therapy. - Research from Kevin Hall, Ph.D., about "Biggest Loser" contestants & weight loss. - Read more about the expensive tissue