The Bliss Point Of The Brain: Food & Diet

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The Bliss Point Of Your Mind

Introduction

What is the bliss point of human experience surrounding all plants, substances, drugs and food? Today we will learn more about a term little known by the average person it’s called the bliss point. Everything we interact with can produce chemicals in our brain, when it’s positive we feel good and we feel bad when it’s negative. The key to understanding how these things in our lives effect us we should take a look inward first.

Diving Deeper Into The Details

Inside our mind and body we are made up of neurons, chemicals and cells all performing complex tasks every single day. To learn more about how these chemicals work when you consume everything in sight you must checkout the clip of Dr. Fenster, he describes the evolutionary changes in our species diet and how it is we made it here to a modern civilization utilizing industrialized techniques for agriculture to food processing and more.

“The convenience is a huge factor” he says adding that the way these foods are made today are engineered to be hyper palatable, “in other words addictive”, this is how The Bliss Point is determined by food engineers.

You can learn more about Dr. Michael Fenster

The truth is though we only covered food in this episode much of everything in our lives work the same way. I believe it’s time to share and educate as many people about addiction, biology and how we can use what we have learned to overcome some of these challenges of today because traditionally when we think of addiction we think of substance or alcohol abuse.

This is where I see the issue. Addiction isn’t based on the substance it’s primarily attributed to our biology this is why we can develop habits around virtually anything. This is also how we are taken advantage of being we are driven by chemicals, emotions and desires it isn’t too difficult to do when many of us govern our lives in such a way.

The Food Producers

In the complex realm of food and diet, the intricate interplay between flavors, textures, and nutritional components captivates both our senses and our physiological responses. The sensory experience of food extends beyond mere taste, incorporating factors such as aroma, visual appeal, and mouthfeel.

As consumers, we navigate a diverse landscape of culinary choices that reflect cultural, personal, and health-driven preferences. The active decisions we make in selecting and consuming food are not just about sustenance; they are a dynamic negotiation between our sensory desires and nutritional needs.

The Engineering

Amidst this intricate dance, food producers employ a sophisticated understanding of human biology to create products that hit the elusive “bliss point” in our brains. This point represents the optimal combination of sweetness, saltiness, and richness that triggers a pleasurable response, enticing consumers to crave and indulge in specific foods.

The deliberate engineering of this bliss point is a strategic effort aimed at maximizing the allure of processed foods, often laden with sugars, salts, and unhealthy fats. The brain’s reward system becomes a target for these meticulously crafted combinations, leading to a cycle of cravings and consumption that can contribute to less-than-optimal dietary choices.

Navigating the modern food landscape requires an awareness of not only the nutritional content of what we eat but also the psychological and sensory factors influencing our choices. Recognizing the intentional design behind certain food products sheds light on the complex relationship between our brains and the foods we consume.

Conclusion: Knowledge Is Power

As consumers, maintaining an active and informed approach to our dietary decisions empowers us to make choices aligned with both our pleasure-seeking instincts and our long-term well-being.

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Meet The Author

Mike Korlin

I have been studying and applying functional medicine in my personal life for nearly a decade. As a student, a retailer and a human being my knowledge is drawn from my own and thousands of other peoples experiences that I have spoken to or aided in discovering the wonderful world of plant medicines.