5 Most Addictive Foods According to Science

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1. Pizza

Average Score: 4.01

Pizza tops our list of the 5 most addictive foods according to science. The secret behind its addictiveness lies in the crust, which is made of refined white flour. Refined flour turns into glucose in the bloodstream, triggering the pleasure centers of the brain to release high amounts of serotonin. This is complemented with the topping of cheese, which in it of itself is an incredibly addictive food. Cheese contains the protein casein, which release casomorphins, a kind of opiate.

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