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

With thanks to: 

Michael Cowley - Obesity Expert at Monash University 

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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CONTACT US
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at <a href="mailto:thequicky@mamamia.com.au">thequicky@mamamia.com.au</a>
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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A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

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The Quicky is Mamamia's twice 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 twice 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 Foods Meant To Be As Addictive As Alcohol

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Every week day you’ll find brand new episodes of The Quicky, plus some of our favourite episodes from other podcasts here at Mamamia about the topics we couldn’t stop talking about this year, all curated especially for you across this holiday period. 

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Summer is officially heating up and Mamamia is bringing you some of the best content to celebrate so you can escape your kids, your family, even your mother in law.&nbsp;
Introducing Hot Pod Summer...
Every week day you&rsquo;ll find brand new episodes of The Quicky, plus some of our favourite episodes from other podcasts here at Mamamia about the topics we couldn&rsquo;t stop talking about this year, all curated especially for you across this holiday period.&nbsp;
And it&rsquo;s not just The Quicky, all across the Mamamia network you&rsquo;ll find a whole bunch of brand new and much loved content too.
Mamamia is curating 100 hours of summer listening. <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts">Check it out here</a>

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Sydney&rsquo;s iconic New Year&rsquo;s Eve fireworks could be cancelled due to potential train strikes; Suspected shooter Luigi Mangione could face the death penalty for allegedly killing Health Insurance CEO Brian Thompson; Five members of the Bali Nine have been released from custody to spend Christmas with their families; Paris Hilton says she would consider a career in politics after she helped pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act in the United States.
The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it&rsquo;s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you want...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner.
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Host/Producer:&nbsp;Kim Braddish&nbsp;
Audio Producer: Tegan Sadler

A Potential Snag In New Year’s Eve Celebrations

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Turns out after a pandemic and spending a lot of time indoors, most of us forgot how to behave appropriately.

Luckily the staff at Mamamia have been working all year to remind us all what's deemed socially acceptable. 

So, how shall we be conducting ourselves in 2025? Let's find out. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

With thanks to: 
Stacey Hicks, Mamamia's Deputy Editor & Co-Host of This Glorious Mess 
Em Vernem, Mamamia staff writer & Co-Host of The Spill 
Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor

Executive Producer: Taylah Strano 

Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler 

Turns out after a pandemic and spending a lot of time indoors, most of us forgot how to behave appropriately.
Luckily the staff at Mamamia have been working all year to remind us all what's deemed socially acceptable.&nbsp;
So, how shall we be conducting ourselves in 2025? Let's find out.&nbsp;
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Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to:&nbsp; Stacey Hicks, Mamamia's Deputy Editor &amp; <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/this-glorious-mess/">Co-Host of This Glorious Mess&nbsp;</a> Em Vernem, Mamamia staff writer &amp; <a href="https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcasts/the-spill/">Co-Host of The Spill</a>&nbsp; Cass Green, Mamamia's Morning Editor
Executive Producer: Taylah Strano&nbsp;
Audio Producers: Tegan Sadler&nbsp;

What Will Be Acceptable In 2025? A Guide To Modern Etiquette

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