Dr Vera Tarman | What Are The Signs of Food Addiction, & How Does Sugar Impact Your Brain? KKP: 438

Dr Vera Tarman | What Are The Signs of Food Addiction, & How Does Sugar Impact Your Brain? KKP: 438

Today, I am blessed to have here with me Dr. Vera Tarman. Dr. Vera Tarman started addictions Unplugged in 2008 because she found a need for information on addiction and, more specifically, food addiction. This is episode was previously aired on April 24th 2021. Today, the Addictions Unplugged website serves as a portal and discussion forum for medical professionals, front-line addiction workers, and those affected by addiction to reach out to Dr. Tarman and find out the latest information on treatment. Dr. Tarman has been reaching out to the medical and addiction communities through her workshops and speaking engagements. She speaks on the topics of the science behind food addiction and why we use food for comfort. She has educated thousands of people across the world and hopes to help all those struggling with food addiction. In this episode, Dr. Vera Tarman reveals how she found the connection between indulging cravings for "comfort food" and engaging in substance abuse. Yes, food can become addictive, and Dr. Vera explains how. Plus, we talk about how to know if you're addicted to food and what steps you can take to face that food addiction. Plus, we go deep into what's happening in our brains when we eat sugar and why scientists make food so addictive. Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S BiOptimizers Kapex Keto Digestive Enzymes: www.kenergize.com/ketokamp Use the coupon code ketokamp10 for 10% off your entire order. PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. The Beauty & The Broth - High Quality Bone Broth, Concentrated Packets. Visit http://www.thebeautyandthebroth.com Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. [00:25] About Dr. Vera Tarman And The Inspiration Behind Food Junkies Vera is an addiction specialist. She sees people coming into a residential setting, they're putting down their alcohol, cocaine, cigarettes, and marijuana. However, they start picking up the sugar. Within two or three weeks, they started to gain a lot of weight. Eating was very much like their previous behavior of addiction. Now, Dr. Vera loves to talk about the addiction that people have with food. Plus, she even wrote a book on the subject – Food Junkies. It’s a fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems. Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia – Dr. Vera tackles the poorly understood issue of food addiction in her book. Get Food Junkies: https://www.amazon.ca/Food-Junkies-Recovery-Addiction/dp/1459741978/benazadi-20 [06:05] How Can Food Become Addictive? The inspiration for Food Junkies came from another book, Hooked. Hooked is about the troubling story of how food companies have exploited our most fundamental evolutionary instincts to get us hooked on processed foods. Get Hooked: https://www.amazon.ca/Hooked-Food-Giants-Exploit-Addictions/dp/0771059590/benazadi-20 The food industry has made our food addictive by targeting the chemistry in our brains. Sadly, the food industry has figured out that the reward pathway will keep people coming back for their food. Brilliant scientists are paid good money to figure out how to activate those pathways. [08:50] The Negative Impacts On Your Brain When Consuming Sugars Sugars will light up part of the brain that’s emotional and impulsive. It’s the part of our brain that makes us do things without thought - this is all subconscious thinking. Plus, sugar will trigger dopamine primarily, which is our neurochemical of desire. There's also endorphins and serotonin. Endorphins trigger comfort while serotonin triggers connectedness. Addiction will make you want an entire bag of chips. You can’t stop at one or two because your neural biology is so damaged. The physical manifestations of sugar and high-carb addiction are happening in the brain. [17:00] What You Need To Know About The Different Stages of Food Addiction When we talk about food addiction, it's essentially like diabetes. Food addiction is a chronic and progressive condition. You may have a food addiction if you would rather stay at home and eat instead of going out for a social occasion. If you consistently do not feel well because of the food you eat, you may be suffering from food addiction. Another sign of food addiction is eating foods that you know are not going to make you feel good. If your obsession with food is excessive, then you are a food addict. Lastly, if you are in trouble with your health, then you may be a food addict. “You have to be very careful if you're moving down this path of food addiction.” -Dr. Vera [25:25] Fasting For People With Addictions To Food Cutting out sugar will be the first step for people who have an addiction to food. Sugar is the trigger – so, ditch the trigger! If you have a food addiction, be aware of pitfalls. If you have a history of starving yourself, then fasting may not be the right path. Fasting can be healing; however, it’s a tool that can hurt you if you do not know how to use it. If it’s done carefully, fasting can be great for the body. [30:40] Why Dr. Vera Is A Massive Fan Of Eating More Protein Vera isn’t necessary a fan of protein. Instead, Dr. Vera is a fan of low-carb. Protein and fat will give the body satiety. Most likely, if you are low-carb, then you are eating higher protein. Vera says she doesn’t have a problem with carbs as long as they are not processed. [32:15] It Takes Three To Four Weeks To Kick Your Sugar Addiction It takes about three of four weeks to quit an addiction fully. A connection with a daily coach or sponsor will be critical on your journey. So, find support from someone while kicking your addiction. Keto Kamp is a great community of people who are ready to help you! [40:00] Treatment: Ways To Help When You’re A Food Addict First of all, you have to eat the right food - you have to stop the drug! The first month is going to be difficult. As time goes on, it will get easier and easier. By week four, you will feel free! Lastly, you need to protect yourself from future triggers. Check out Dr. Vera’s support group. Sugar-Free for Life Support Group: I’m Sweet Enough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife/ AND MUCH MORE! Resources from this episode: Check out Addictions Unplugged: https://www.addictionsunplugged.com/ Follow Dr. Vera Tarman Twitter: https://twitter.com/addunplug Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veratarmanmd/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vera-tarman-655ba12a YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCybif3curwya4wh9z5hrYsA Get Food Junkies: https://www.amazon.ca/Food-Junkies-Recovery-Addiction/dp/1459741978/benazadi-20 Get Hooked: https://www.amazon.ca/Hooked-Food-Giants-Exploit-Addictions/dp/0771059590/benazadi-20 Check out Dr. Vera’s support group. Sugar-Free for Life Support Group: I’m Sweet Enough: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SugarFreeForLife/ Listen to Ben on Food Junkies Podcast: https://www.addictionsunplugged.com/food-junkies-podcast-ep12-ben-azadi/ Email Dr. Vera Tarman: veratarmanmd@gmail.com Join theKeto Kamp Academy: https://ketokampacademy.com/7-day-trial-a WatchKeto Kamp on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUh_MOM621MvpW_HLtfkLyQ Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S BiOptimizers Kapex Keto Digestive Enzymes: www.kenergize.com/ketokamp Use the coupon code ketokamp10 for 10% off your entire order. PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. The Beauty & The Broth - High Quality Bone Broth, Concentrated Packets. Visit http://www.thebeautyandthebroth.com Text me the words "Podcast" +1 (786) 364-5002 to be added to my contacts list. 💻 Free Keto Diet Masterclass ➡️ http://www.ketosismasterclass.com​ 🎥 Keto Series: https://bit.ly/3qd1bxg​ Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 *Some Links Are Affiliates* // F O L L O W ▸ instagram | @thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2B1NXKW ▸ facebook | /thebenazadi | http://bit.ly/2BVvvW6 ▸ twitter | @thebenazadi http://bit.ly/2USE0so ▸clubhouse | @thebenazadi Disclaimer: This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast including Ben Azadi disclaim responsibility from any possible adverse effects from the use of information contained herein. Opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not accept responsibility of statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests qualifications or credibility. 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#1145 The Bedtime Protocol That Melts Belly Fat and Lowers Cortisol Naturally (The Science of Sleep-Induced Fat Loss) With Ben Azadi

#1145 The Bedtime Protocol That Melts Belly Fat and Lowers Cortisol Naturally (The Science of Sleep-Induced Fat Loss) With Ben Azadi

In this episode of The Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi reveals the science-backed nighttime protocol to unlock your body’s natural fat-burning potential while you sleep. If you’re waking up tired, anxious, or stuck at the same weight, your evening habits—not your workouts—are likely to blame. Ben shares nine simple steps to lower cortisol, balance hormones, and enhance deep, restorative sleep for faster fat loss and better energy. 🔑 Key Takeaways: Fat loss happens at night, not in the gym. A stable nighttime routine balances cortisol, insulin, and melatonin. The Salt & Honey Rescue helps stop 2–4 a.m. wake-ups by stabilizing blood sugar. Apple cider vinegar after dinner blunts glucose spikes and activates fat burning. Finish eating 3–5 hours before bed to drop insulin and boost growth hormone. Mouth taping  promotes nasal breathing for deeper rest. Use cold exposure and dim lighting to activate your parasympathetic nervous system. Digital detox: avoid screens 1 hour before bed, or wear VivaRays blue-light blockers  Practice gratitude (“Vitamin G”) to lower cortisol and improve sleep quality. FREE GUIDE: THE FAT-BURNING RESET DOCTORS DON’T TALK ABOUT - https://bit.ly/437eNPS  📚 🎁  Purchase Ben's new book Metabolic Freedom http://www.metabolicfreedombook.com  Raw organic unfiltered honey: https://amzn.to/4nyz4Fg High quality salt: http:www.ketokampsalt.com  use code "AZADI" Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother: https://amzn.to/4hCp5O1  Mouth Tape - Somnifix: https://bit.ly/3JaTyG3  use code "KETOKAMP" Blue Light Blocking Glasses: https://vivarays.com/benazadi   Code "KETOKAMP" for 10% off 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠

2 Nov 17min

#1144 The 30-Day Hair Regeneration Protocol — How to Reverse Hair Loss Naturally, Boost Follicle Health, and Fix the Root Cause of Shedding With Ben Azadi

#1144 The 30-Day Hair Regeneration Protocol — How to Reverse Hair Loss Naturally, Boost Follicle Health, and Fix the Root Cause of Shedding With Ben Azadi

Hair loss isn’t just about genetics or aging — it’s your body’s way of signaling internal imbalance. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the root causes of hair loss — from inflammation and hormonal dysfunction to mitochondrial decline and nutrient deficiencies — and reveals his proven 30-day, drug-free protocol to reverse shedding and regrow stronger, healthier hair. You’ll learn how to lower inflammation, balance hormones, and restore follicle health through nutrition, fasting, red light therapy, scalp treatments, and lifestyle upgrades. Ben also shares his top supplement stack, his go-to products, and how practices like gratitude, sleep, and cold exposure boost hair growth naturally. Download Ben’s free guide “The World’s Easiest Breakfast Diet” to jumpstart your metabolism and reset your body for fat loss and longevity: https://bit.ly/3Jw1kdR  COQ10 supplement: https://amzn.to/4ot7Pgw  PQQ supplement: https://amzn.to/3WtBnP3    Electrolytes: http://www.ketokampsalt.com  use code "AZADI" Organic Apple Cider Vinegar with the mother: https://amzn.to/4hCp5O1  Red Light Therapy Device: http://www.boncharge.com/ketokamp  use code "KETOKAMP" for 15% off Collagen Protein Powder: https://amzn.to/437DHPv  Derma Roller: https://amzn.to/4hFb42b  Rosemary Essential Oil: http://www.ketokampoils.com   Zinc: https://amzn.to/4qsJ3i6  Biotin & B Vitamin Complex: https://amzn.to/48We5IV  Vitamin D3 + K2: https://amzn.to/4oPC7Kv  Organic Green Tea: https://amzn.to/3WydPsm  Organic Clean Coffee: http://www.ketokampcoffee.com  use code "KETOKAMP" 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠

1 Nov 16min

#1143 Drink Coffee Like THIS to Burn Fat 3X Faster, Fix Insulin, and Supercharge Your Morning Routine — With Ben Azadi

#1143 Drink Coffee Like THIS to Burn Fat 3X Faster, Fix Insulin, and Supercharge Your Morning Routine — With Ben Azadi

Your morning coffee might be blocking fat burn and spiking insulin. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains how to turn your daily cup into a metabolic fat-burning weapon using the right timing, ingredients, and clean sources. You’ll learn why drinking coffee too early raises cortisol and insulin, how dirty coffee beans inflame your cells, and what to look for in a truly clean roast. Ben also shares his personal fat-burning coffee recipe with MCT oil, butter, and cinnamon—and explains how to use caffeine strategically to improve focus, metabolism, and sleep. Plus, discover how a simple 7-day egg-based protocol can help reset your metabolism and drop stubborn fat fast. 🛒 Purity Coffee – http://ketokampcoffee.com  – Use code KETOKAMP for 15% off ⚡️ MCT Oil (organic, in glass) : https://amzn.to/3LC7LMV  🧂 Stainless Steel French Press :  https://amzn.to/4qzaUxa Designs For Health Creatine:https://amzn.to/3Hdcy5Y 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals⁠

31 Okt 18min

#1142 The Hidden Power of Dry Fasting: How 36 Hours Without Food or Water Can Burn Fat, Heal Cells, and Reset Your Body With Ben Azadi

#1142 The Hidden Power of Dry Fasting: How 36 Hours Without Food or Water Can Burn Fat, Heal Cells, and Reset Your Body With Ben Azadi

In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals one of the most powerful healing and fat-burning tools he’s ever used — the 36-hour dry fast. By removing both food and water, you activate your body’s innate intelligence and turn stored fat into metabolic water, triggering deep autophagy, hormone balance, and complete cellular renewal. Ben breaks down the hour-by-hour timeline of what happens during a dry fast — from digestion shutdown and insulin drop, to stem-cell activation and dopamine reset. You’ll learn how to prepare safely, when to fast, and how to break it properly for maximum healing. Key benefits: 3x more autophagy than a water fast Massive fat-burning and HGH surge (up to 2000%) Gut and immune reset Cellular cleanup and stem-cell regeneration Emotional clarity and dopamine balance Use this tool wisely — it’s not a lifestyle, it’s a powerful metabolic reset. Free 7-Day Fat-Burning Protocol: https://bit.ly/3JsSrSj  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

30 Okt 20min

#1141 The Hidden Toxins in Your Water: 7 Popular Brands That Are Destroying Your Hormones and Metabolism — With Ben Azadi

#1141 The Hidden Toxins in Your Water: 7 Popular Brands That Are Destroying Your Hormones and Metabolism — With Ben Azadi

Most people think bottled water is “healthy,” but new data reveals it’s often loaded with PFAS (forever chemicals), microplastics, and estrogen-mimicking toxins that wreck your hormones, slow fat loss, and damage your metabolism. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down: 🚫 The 7 bottled water brands to avoid (including Topo Chico, LaCroix, Perrier & more) ✅ The 5 clean water brands he personally drinks (like Mountain Valley & Icelandic Glacial) 💧 Why glass > plastic — and how heat and light cause chemical leaching ⚠️ The hidden dangers of tap and refrigerator water 🧂 How to properly remineralize reverse osmosis water for better hydration Plus: Free guide: “7-Day Fat-Loss Protocol” → https://bit.ly/47uwASA  Check your water quality → http://www.ewg.org/tapwater  Join Ben at Hack Your Health Tampa → http://hackyourhealth.com (use code FREEDOM for $100 off) 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

29 Okt 17min

#1140 The Six Hidden Ingredients Keeping You Fat, Sick, and Inflamed (and What to Eat Instead) With Ben Azadi

#1140 The Six Hidden Ingredients Keeping You Fat, Sick, and Inflamed (and What to Eat Instead) With Ben Azadi

In this powerful episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi exposes how the modern diet was engineered to keep you fat, sick, and addicted — and reveals how to finally break free. You’ll learn: The shocking truth about food addiction and the “bliss point” The six toxic ingredients destroying your metabolism Why Big Food and Big Pharma profit from your sickness How to detox from inflammation and reset your metabolism naturally Simple food swaps to heal your body and burn fat fast Ben also shares the 3 steps to metabolic freedom and real-life transformations from students who lost up to 120 pounds — all without starving or counting calories. 🔥HOW TO LOSE 1 POUND OF FAT PER DAY- https://bit.ly/3L7auhn  Wild Pastures Meats — Grass-fed and pasture-raised meats delivered to your door. 👉 http://KetokampMeat.com  The Fat Loss Academy — Ben’s 30-day metabolic reset to burn fat and reset hormones. Join here: 👉 http://MeltFatMethod.com  📇 Seed Oil Allergy Card — Show this at restaurants to avoid toxic oils. 👉 http://SeedOilCard.com  🛒 Thrive Market — Clean, glyphosate-free pantry staples 👉https://www.kqzyfj.com/click-100145759-14423881  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

28 Okt 24min

#1139 The ‘Healthy’ Foods Making You Sick – The Shocking Truth About Hidden Additives with Siouxie Boshoff

#1139 The ‘Healthy’ Foods Making You Sick – The Shocking Truth About Hidden Additives with Siouxie Boshoff

What if the foods we eat every day — the ones labeled as “natural” or “healthy” — were quietly working against us? In this eye-opening episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Siouxie Boshoff, the founder of Switch Sweets, to expose the hidden truth about what’s really inside our food. From synthetic dyes and seed oils to sneaky “natural flavors,” Siouxie shares her personal journey of discovering how these additives impacted her health — and how that awakening led her to take on the food industry itself. Together, Ben and Siouxie peel back the curtain on misleading labels, broken food systems, and the growing movement of consumers demanding better. This conversation isn’t just about what’s wrong with our food — it’s about what’s possiblewhen we come together, stay curious, and choose change with every bite. You’ll walk away inspired to read labels differently, support brands that actually care, and join a community redefining what it means to eat clean. 🔗 Links and Resources: Website: switchsweets.com/benazadi - Use code FREEDOM for 10% off! IG @switchtozero FB @switchtozero TikTok @switchtozero Personal IG: @switchtoawesome  Hack Your Health - use code FREEDOM for $100 off  🔗 Download the free seed oil card: http://www.seedoilcard.com 💻 Join the Fat Loss Academy: http://MeltFatMethod.com  → Get the 30-day Fat Drainage Protocol, Precision Fasting System, 21 fat-burning recipes, and a 60-minute bonus Q&A with Ben (normally $5,000 value). 📗 Ben’s Book – Metabolic Freedom: ➡️ Learn how to reprogram your cells for fat-burning and longevity:http://www.MetabolicFreedomBook.com 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

27 Okt 52min

#1138 Why You’re Fasting Wrong, Losing Muscle, and Slowing Your Metabolism — And the Exact Way to Fix It With Ben Azadi.

#1138 Why You’re Fasting Wrong, Losing Muscle, and Slowing Your Metabolism — And the Exact Way to Fix It With Ben Azadi.

Most people are fasting in a way that’s actually slowing down their metabolism and making it harder to lose fat. In this episode, Ben Azadi, best-selling author of Keto Flex, reveals the truth about fasting — and how to do it the right waybased on your current level. You’ll learn how to: Fix your metabolism before fasting Use the 2-2-2 rule to train your body to burn fat Build your fasting “muscle” from beginner to expert Avoid the mistakes that wreck hormones and burn muscle Balance fasting with “metabolic flex” days for longevity Ben also shares the exact 30-day system inside his Fat Loss Academy, which includes his fasting protocols, metabolic reset, and free bonuses. Join Fat Loss Academy & Get Free Bonuses: http://meltfatmethod.com Free 7-Day Fat-Burn Protocol: https://bit.ly/3JlBTvs  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: ⁠https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

26 Okt 18min

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