Chapter

The Problem with Refined Carbs
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34:25 - 40:14 (05:49)

Refined carbs like flour, rice, and potatoes are extracted from the inner essence of the plant and purified down into a powder making it more addictive and harder to quit than whole foods. The addicted brain is hypersensitive to cues that predict a reward causing problems when trying to quit.

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The addicted brain is hypersensitive to the cues that predict reward, making quitting difficult, while consuming the whole fruit instead of juice is recommended due to the presence of micronutrients, but it's also more difficult to quit due to sugar content.
34:25 - 35:55 (01:30)
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Addiction, Nutrition
Summary

The addicted brain is hypersensitive to the cues that predict reward, making quitting difficult, while consuming the whole fruit instead of juice is recommended due to the presence of micronutrients, but it's also more difficult to quit due to sugar content.

Chapter
The Problem with Refined Carbs
Episode
The Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
Podcast
The School of Greatness
This podcast emphasizes the importance of good carbohydrates in your diet, clarifying the myths and confusion surrounding foods like flour and sugar, and encouraging the consumption of fruits and vegetables with carb-rich foods.
35:55 - 37:20 (01:24)
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Nutrition
Summary

This podcast emphasizes the importance of good carbohydrates in your diet, clarifying the myths and confusion surrounding foods like flour and sugar, and encouraging the consumption of fruits and vegetables with carb-rich foods.

Chapter
The Problem with Refined Carbs
Episode
The Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
Podcast
The School of Greatness
Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the prevalence of coca leaves in the Andes Mountains and how despite their reputation, they are not actually addictive.
37:20 - 37:58 (00:37)
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Drugs
Summary

Joe Rogan and his guest discuss the prevalence of coca leaves in the Andes Mountains and how despite their reputation, they are not actually addictive.

Chapter
The Problem with Refined Carbs
Episode
The Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
Podcast
The School of Greatness
The refinement and purification of the inner essence of certain plants can lead to the creation of drugs, which can be addictive and harmful.
37:58 - 40:14 (02:16)
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Substance Abuse
Summary

The refinement and purification of the inner essence of certain plants can lead to the creation of drugs, which can be addictive and harmful.

Chapter
The Problem with Refined Carbs
Episode
The Psychology Behind Food Addiction & Creating Better Habits EP 1316
Podcast
The School of Greatness