Calorie density is a useful concept to know. When we eat fruits and vegetables in their whole form, our stomach fills up quickly. In contrast, when we eat oils, nuts & seeds or meats, we eat a lot more.

Wall Off Your Calories is a guideline by Dr Greger that explains the philosophy behind 'Whole' in WFPB (Whole Food Plant-Based).

CRAP foods is an acronym for Calorie Rich And Processed foods. Dr Greger explains that we have an uncanny ability to pick out the subtle distinctions in calorie density of foods, but only within the natural range. What happens when we are presented with high calorie density foods like animal products, processed foods with high amounts of salt, fats and sugar?

Articles and videos by WFPB doctors explaining how we get addicted to meat, fish, fowl, dairy, salt, oil and sugar.

Among addictive foods, cheese needs special mention. It's one of the most addictive foods out there! Dr Neal Barnard has published videos and books on milk and cheese addiction, especially the role of 'casomorphin', a morphine-like compound found in dairy products.

Is meat addictive? Most people in the West are shocked to hear this. Dr Barnard explains.

Sugar addiction is a well known addiction and leads to weight gain.

Salt is known to be an addictive ingredient. Why do we crave salt?

Is fat addiction a real thing? Yes, says Dr Greger. Researchers are arguing that the etiology of fat addiction be studied further.

Salt, fats & sugar are three ingredients known to make processed foods addictive.

Is it true that healthy food (without copious amounts of salt, oil, sugar) actually tastes better? Yes!

Books on procesed foods and how to overcome food addictions.