Dr Vera Tarman | How to Overcome Food Addiction for Good! How Sugar Affects You Brain KKP: 255

Dr Vera Tarman | How to Overcome Food Addiction for Good! How Sugar Affects You Brain KKP: 255

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. 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. Pre Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order. Text me +1 (786) 364-5002 [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 Pre Order Keto Flex: http://www.ketoflexbook.com -------------------------------------------------------- / / E P I S O D E S P ON S O R S PureForm Omega Plant Based Oils (Best Alternative to Fish Oil): http://www.purelifescience.com Use ben4 for $4.00 off. Upgraded Formulas Hair Mineral Deficiency Analysis & Supplements: http://www.upgradedformulas.com Use BEN10 at checkout for 10% off your order. 💻 Free Keto Diet Masterclass ➡️ http://www.ketosismasterclass.com​ 🎁 KETO KAMP BLUEPRINT: http://www.ketokampblueprint.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. 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#1127  The 5 “Healthy” Butter Brands That Are Secretly Poisoning You (And the 2 That Heal Your Metabolism) With Ben Azadi

#1127 The 5 “Healthy” Butter Brands That Are Secretly Poisoning You (And the 2 That Heal Your Metabolism) With Ben Azadi

Not all butter is created equal. In this episode, Ben Azadi exposes the hidden truth behind popular butter brands that secretly contain toxic seed oils, rancid fats, and additives that damage your metabolism, hormones, and gut health. You’ll discover: The 5 butter brands silently wrecking your health (and why) The 2 clean, grass-fed butters that actually help you burn fat How oxidized fats can stay in your body for years, blocking fat loss The truth about “natural flavor” and “spreadable” labels How to store and use real butter for better energy and metabolic health Plus, Ben shares how to detox from bad fats, the best ghee brand, and why avoiding seed oils is non-negotiable for optimal wellness. 👉 Download your free 7-Day Fat-Burning Breakfast Guide at https://bit.ly/470SyMA  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

15 Okt 15min

#1126 What Really Happens When You Eat Nothing for 5 Days: The Truth About Fasting, Autophagy, and Cellular Healing With Ben Azadi

#1126 What Really Happens When You Eat Nothing for 5 Days: The Truth About Fasting, Autophagy, and Cellular Healing With Ben Azadi

In this episode, Ben Azadi, best-selling author of Keto Flex, shares the results of his five-day water fast — no food, no coffee, no shakes, only water and minerals. What began as a personal experiment turned into a deep physical, mental, and spiritual transformation. Ben walks you through what happens inside the body at each stage of fasting — from autophagy and ketone productionto dopamine reset, stem cell regeneration, and immune system renewal. You’ll learn how fasting can help you heal, boost focus, enhance energy, and even reset your relationship with food. He also explains exactly how to break a long fast safely, when women should fast based on their cycle, and how to prepare your body for success. 👉 Download Ben’s free Keto Egg Fast Protocol to accelerate fat loss and reset your metabolism: https://bit.ly/4h5S4cB  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

14 Okt 22min

#1125 Stop Aging In Its Tracks! The Incredible Longevity Molecule You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Andrew Salzman

#1125 Stop Aging In Its Tracks! The Incredible Longevity Molecule You’ve Never Heard Of with Dr. Andrew Salzman

What if the key to slowing down aging, restoring energy, and feeling truly alive again came down to one powerful molecule inside your cells? In this episode of the Metabolic Freedom Podcast, Ben Azadi sits down with Harvard-trained NAD+ researcher Dr. Andrew Salzman to uncover the hidden role of NAD+—the molecule that fuels your metabolism, hormones, and overall vitality. Dr. Salzman breaks down why NAD+ levels drop as we age—and how that decline drives fatigue, inflammation, and hormonal chaos. You’ll learn how to naturally restore your NAD+ through ketogenic eating, fasting, and smart supplementation, along with simple habits that can help you recharge from the inside out. This conversation blends science and soul—packed with practical takeaways, inspiring personal stories, and even a discussion on the power of gratitude in longevity. If you’re ready to boost your energy, sharpen your mind, and age vibrantly, this is one episode you won’t want to miss. 🔗 Links and Resources: Purchase Wonderfeel Products Here: www.benazadi.com/wonderfeel (Coupon code: FREEDOM) 1️⃣ You must enter shipping details before the promo code FREEDOM works. 2️⃣ Then click “Longevity Access” and enter the code FREEDOM for your discount. Subscribe & save $15 off the one-time price, plus get a $20 credit for your next subscription delivery. Valid: October 13th – 20th 2025 Wonderfeel on Instagram Download Ben’s free guide: “How to Lose 10 Pounds of Fat in 7 Days” 👉https://bit.ly/4he0COU  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

13 Okt 54min

#1124 The 3 Science-Backed Habits That Can Naturally Reverse Failing Eyesight and Restore 20-20 Vision — Without Glasses or Surgery -With Ben Azadi

#1124 The 3 Science-Backed Habits That Can Naturally Reverse Failing Eyesight and Restore 20-20 Vision — Without Glasses or Surgery -With Ben Azadi

If your vision keeps getting worse every year, this episode could change everything. Ben Azadi reveals three powerful, science-backed ways to naturally support and even improve eyesight — no glasses or surgery required. You’ll discover: 🔴 Red Light Recharging — how a few minutes of 670nm red light in the morning can recharge your retinal mitochondria and improve color contrast by up to 20%. 👁️ Optimized Blinking — the simple blinking routine proven to strengthen your tear film, reduce dryness, and sharpen vision. 🥑 The Eye Nutrient Trinity — key nutrients like lutein, zeaxanthin, omega-3s, and antioxidants that protect your retina and prevent age-related decline. Plus, Ben shares bonus tips on astaxanthin, bilberry extract, and how to protect your eyes from screen time with blue light blockers. Download Ben’s free guide: “How to Lose 10 Pounds of Fat in 7 Days” 👉https://bit.ly/4he0COU  👉Bon Charge: https://boncharge.com/?aff-view=ketokamp& 👉Glasses: https://vivarays.com/ketokamp 🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

12 Okt 16min

#1123 Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 A.M.—And the 1 Tablespoon Sleep Trick That Lowers Cortisol Instantly | With Ben Azadi

#1123 Why You Keep Waking Up at 3 A.M.—And the 1 Tablespoon Sleep Trick That Lowers Cortisol Instantly | With Ben Azadi

If you keep waking up at 3 a.m. with your heart racing and your mind wired — it’s not a sleep problem. It’s a cortisol problem. In this episode, Ben Azadi explains the real reason behind nighttime cortisol spikes and how one simple tablespoon of raw honey and sea salt can calm your nervous system and help you fall back asleep fast. You’ll learn: Why waking between 1–3 a.m. signals liver stress and unstable blood sugar How cortisol blocks melatonin, disrupts fat burning, and triggers inflammation The exact honey + sea salt protocol to balance blood sugar and reduce cortisol The power of adding magnesium and gratitude (Vitamin G) for deeper sleep 5 root-cause fixes to heal your liver, balance hormones, and stop waking up at night Ben also shares a free guide revealing the “healthy” vegetables silently inflaming your body and slowing fat loss. 🔥 Download Ben’s Free Guide: “5 Vegetables You Must Avoid to Burn Fat and Heal Your Gut” 👉 Click here: https://bit.ly/3KLVhC8  🧂 Sea Salt:www.ketokampsalt.com  🍯Unfiltered Honey: https://amzn.to/4q5Hzdm  💊Magnesium: https://bioptimizers.com/ketokamp  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

11 Okt 15min

#1122 Why You’re Probably Fasting the Wrong Way (and the One Fix That Skyrockets Fat Loss) — With Ben Azadi

#1122 Why You’re Probably Fasting the Wrong Way (and the One Fix That Skyrockets Fat Loss) — With Ben Azadi

Most people fast to lose fat—but they’re missing one key piece that can boost results by 33%. In this episode, Ben Azadi breaks down the science of fasted exercise, how to activate your body’s fat-burning switch (AMPK), and why movement during fasting is the real catalyst for transformation. You’ll learn: Why exercising before breakfast burns significantly more fat The 5 physiological benefits of fasted workouts (from insulin drops to autophagy) The best exercises to do in a fasted state (for men and women) What to drink before your workout without breaking your fast The ideal way to break your fast for continued fat-burning Common mistakes that stall progress—and how to fix them Ben also shares his 3-Day Fasted Exercise Reset Protocol and a free bonus guide — the Keto Egg Fast Protocol — to accelerate results and reboot your metabolism. 📘 Mentioned in This Episode Keto Flex by Ben Azadi: https://a.co/d/0Ysw8e7  Favorite Coffee: https://partners.puritycoffee.com/KETOKAMP  Favorite Green Tea: https://amzn.to/45VbWfa  Free Keto Egg Fast Guide: https://bit.ly/4q2MKuJ  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

10 Okt 17min

#1121 The Hidden Vitamin That Destroys Cortisol, Boosts Fat Loss, and Heals Your Body in Minutes — With Ben Azadi

#1121 The Hidden Vitamin That Destroys Cortisol, Boosts Fat Loss, and Heals Your Body in Minutes — With Ben Azadi

In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals a powerful, free, and natural hack that can lower cortisol — your body’s main stress hormone, in just five minutes. Instead of relying on pills, supplements, or workouts, Ben shares the science behind Vitamin G  also known as gratitude,  and how it instantly shifts your body from stress to healing mode. You’ll learn how feeling gratitude (not just thinking it) boosts oxytocin, serotonin, and dopamine, while lowering inflammation, blood pressure, and belly fat. Ben also explains how gratitude rewires your brain’s Reticular Activating System (RAS) so you start seeing blessings instead of stress. He walks you through his 5-minute Vitamin G protocol to calm your nervous system, balance hormones, and feel lighter,  all while improving your metabolism and longevity. 🧭 Recommended Tools 👉Oura Ring (to track Heart Rate Variability) — https://ouraring.com/discount/6e9615cebf?utm_medium=iac_raf  👉KetoFlex Book by Ben Azadi — http://www.ketoflexbook.com  👉 Download Ben’s Free 7-Day Protocol: Lose 1 Pound of Fat Per Day Get it here: https://bit.ly/46EpDiD  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

9 Okt 17min

#1120 This Forgotten Sweetener Could Be the Key to Fixing Your Metabolism and Burning Fat Effortlessly — With Ben Azadi

#1120 This Forgotten Sweetener Could Be the Key to Fixing Your Metabolism and Burning Fat Effortlessly — With Ben Azadi

If you’re eating clean but still storing belly fat, insulin resistance—not willpower—is the real culprit. In this episode, Ben Azadi reveals a surprising metabolic secret: blackstrap molasses. Discover how this nutrient-dense sweetener can help balance blood sugar, lower insulin spikes, and support fat loss naturally. Learn the science behind it, the proper dose and timing, and why pairing it with a post-meal walk can double your results. 🎧 Tune in to learn the “molasses trick” that Big Pharma doesn’t want you to know—and start unlocking true metabolic freedom today. 👉 Download Ben’s free guide “Better Than Ozempic” here:https://bit.ly/3Wm43cy  👉Organic blackstrap molasses (in a glass jar) - https://amzn.to/4o8p0n6  🔎 Find all of the Metabolic Freedom Sponsorship deals and coupon codes here: https://www.ketokamp.com/sponsorship-deals

8 Okt 14min

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