The obsession with eating mainly depends on two factors, one is psychological and the other is genetic.

The genetic reasons are easy to understand. Humans are also a type of living thing, and the two most important tasks of beings are survival and reproduction.

If you want to survive healthily, of course you must eat.

This is a code that is deeply embedded in our genes and cannot be changed in a short period of time.

Once our physical energy decreases or there is insufficient food in our stomach, the nervous system will send a signal to the brain, causing us to feel hungry.

And when we eat, it will bring good feedback to the body.

These feedback signals are also transmitted to the brain, making people feel happy and comfortable.

In ancient times, this set of genetic coding was of great significance to human survival. It encouraged everyone to continue to look for food and eat more to ensure the continuation of the group.

But in modern society, it has become very easy to obtain food, but genetic changes have seriously lagged behind, so our body systems still retain the above feedback loop for eating.

The pleasure you get from eating is so intoxicating and so easy to achieve, it's no wonder that many people are so obsessed with eating.

As for the psychological reasons, this involves Freud's related theories.

Freud believed that there is a stage in human growth called the oral stage. During this period, humans are just born, so their desire for breast milk is extremely strong.

However, due to the complexity of human society, many mothers are unable to provide enough milk for their children.

As a result, most people fail to survive the oral period until they reach adulthood, resulting in a severe sense of psychological deprivation.

In order to make up for this lack, eating constantly has become the easiest way.

If you ask people who love to eat, they may not be very interested in food, but just enjoy the process of eating.

By eating, you can make yourself feel better and feel satisfied.

Moreover, according to social surveys in the United States, elite families basically do not buy milk powder because they know the importance of breast milk, and the children who grow up in this way will usually not become foodies.

In the past, the word "foodie" contained many derogatory connotations. However, with the development of the times, "foodie" has now become a positive connotation.

Although it is understandable to enjoy delicious food and improve the quality of your life, excessive overeating can have adverse effects on both the body and the mind.

Nowadays, various diseases are accompanied by obesity, and gaining weight can be said to be harmful to the body but not beneficial at all.

Therefore, if you find that you are overdoing it in this regard, you still need to make adjustments or psychological intervention in advance to prevent adverse consequences.