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Is Junk Food Addictive? The Science of Food Cravings

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We talk with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Michael Moss about why foods such as Cheetos and Oreos can be more addictive than cigarettes. Plus we explore the history of West African cookbooks, J. Kenji López-Alt teaches us different ways to use alcohol in the kitchen, and we learn to make Glazed Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Bundt Cake. Get this week's recipe for Glazed Sour Cream and Brown Sugar Bundt Cake. https://www.177milkstreet.com/recipes/glazed-sour-cream-and-brown-sugar-bundt-cake This Week’s Sponsor: Discover proven quality sleep. During our Lowest Prices of the Season, all Sleep Number 360® smart beds are on sale. Starting at $899. Only for a limited time at Sleep Number stores or sleepnumber.com/MILK. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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