America's Number One Cookie (Addiction)

I know I've enjoyed a sleeve at a time, as I'm sure others have as well. Oreos are a delicious snack that mostly everyone seems to enjoy. Its also the most served cookie at Christmas time for Santa other than the typical chocolate chip cookie. But why when you eat an Oreo do you feel that you need more/ want more? Researchers recently conducted a test comparing the effects of drug usage on the brain and paralleling them to food addiction, in this case an Oreo loaded with sugars and high amounts of fat. Trials for the test were set up by a student and their professor. They compared the use of cocaine and heroin use to the consumption of Oreos. The study concluded that when using drugs, the addiction center of the brain lights up. When observing the results for the Oreos, those same areas were lit up as well and they seemed to be a little more intense. I can see how these foods produce such a strong reaction; I myself suffer from an eating disorder. Food doesn't judge, it is always there, and it tastes so good! If you would like to read more about this work, please click here for the article!