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Experts suggest that ultra-processed foods may have addictive qualities due to their combination of sugar, salt, and fat, similar to how tobacco affects addiction.
Food addiction research has developed tools like the Yale Food Addiction Scale to understand dependencies on specific nutrients like sugar, sugar-plus-fat, and carbohydrates-plus-fat.
Debates continue on whether food addiction is due to behavioral disorders or physiological dependencies, with ongoing discussions about the impact of food processing on addiction.

The recipe for Mom's Sharlotka cake is simple and nostalgic, made with apples and basic ingredients.
The cake symbolizes bridging summer and autumn, home and away, and carries fond memories of family moments.
The recipe is flexible and forgiving, allowing for variations in apple types and sizes, making it a comforting and versatile dessert.

The author shared a recipe for Mushroom Bolognese that he made for his family, inspired by his efforts to eat a more plant-centric diet.
He believes in reducing meat consumption for personal health and environmental reasons.
The author and his wife have decided to enjoy pasta more regularly as a delicious and satisfying part of their diet.

Since the 1950s, there has been a decline in home cooking in America, with women spending less time in the kitchen.
There is a strong societal pressure and expectation that good mothers must cook from scratch, using organic and local ingredients, which has intensified over the past two decades.
During the pandemic, there has been an increase in home cooking activities, particularly among middle-class families, but it may not be sustainable post-pandemic due to work and time constraints.

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