A study out of the University of Michigan has found ultra-processed foods are just as addictive as nicotine, cocaine and heroin.

A series of 281 studies across 36 different countries uncovered a staggering 14 per cent of adults are hooked on ultra-processed foods.

Accredited Practising Dietician and Chief Health Officer of Healthylife, Simone Austin, spoke to Neil Mitchell on what specific foods people are addicted to, why they become addicted and tips to treat the addiction.

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