Many people will claim to be a chocoholic or sugar addict, but can we really be addicted to food? 

A new study has suggested that not only are some foods addictive, they can actually be just as addictive as alcohol and almost as addictive as some drugs. 

In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what foods are getting under our skin so efficiently that we really can't live without them. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

Many people will claim to be a chocoholic or sugar addict, but can we really be addicted to food? 
A new study has suggested that not only are some foods addictive, they can actually be just as addictive as alcohol and almost as addictive as some drugs. 
In this episode of The Quicky, we look at what foods are getting under our skin so efficiently that we really can't live without them. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Michael Cowley - Obesity Expert at Monash University 
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

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The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It’s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.

It’s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror. 

The Quicky is Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then dives deeper on one topic you want to know more about. It&rsquo;s a show that helps you cut through the noise and tells you exactly what you need to know today.
It&rsquo;s what women are talking about today. Interesting stories. Intelligent conversation. Minus the shock and horror.&nbsp;

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