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Dr Wendy Christien - Why we crave unhealthy foods

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There are many reasons why we can crave foods that are not the healthiest
options for us to be eating. These can be due to a combination of biological,
psychological, and/or environmental factors.
Biological factors such as evolution, brain chemistry and hormones can play a
role in the types of food we crave. Wendy and Brad explore this further in this weeks episode.
18 Jul 2024 English South Africa Health & Fitness · Christianity

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