Stephan Guyenet: The Hungry Brain, Why We Overeat, and How to Beat Food Cravings

Why do we crave junk food?

We’ve all fallen into the trap. You get hungry, and before you even think about it you’re elbow deep in a bag of Doritos.

To make it worse, it almost feels like our brain rewards us for eating junk. You’re about to learn why - and what you can do to make cravings a thing of the past.

Today we’re here with neurobiologist and author of The Hungry Brain, Stephan Guyenet, PhD. Stephan offers a fascinating look at how evolution predisposes us to crave calorie-dense food.