I always referred to Oreos as one of the three primary food groups (the other two are bacon and whip cream). I may have to rethink this after reading the latest research!
wow! that makes me think twice about buying Oreos. Is it the same for all flavor Oreos or just the original? If the hypothesis and data are strengthened and supported by others I bet the Oreo company will suffer a huge loss in sales. Or the production and sales rates would continue as if no one knew because people like their Oreos too much.
I knew that Oreos had high amounts of fat and sugar, but I would have never guessed that they are as addictive as drugs. Though this would lower the demand for Oreos, I don't think it would ruin the company. It would be like how "Supersize Me" was a pretty popular documentary, but McDonald's still makes a lot of money and is high in demand.
That's really interesting to know that it is as addictive as some drugs and that they have more neurons than cocaine and morphine. It's interesting that eating an oreo might be normal but when you take in drugs, people will think low of you yet oreo seems to be very bad as well. I'm probably not going to eat them anymore. NEVER! -BS (period 1)
This article was very eye opening to a hidden secret of "milk's favorite cookie." A psychological research such as that one definitely will make me reconsider buying Oreo's again the next time I am in the supermarket. To think that there has been such a clear link between a cookie i ate my entire childhood and then drugs I was warned about my entire childhood is mind boggling. I do find it strange that the article discusses the brain's pleasure center yet doesn't mention anything about dopamine which is a well known chemical within that very area of the human brain and its activity signaling. - A.P. (period 1)
I've always wondered why I like them so much and couldn't stop eating them, and now I know! It's also interesting to see how mice like to eat the middle first like me and several other people I know. I don't believe it would affect sales too much because the article probably wasn't viewed by the majority of people. I'm just sad that there is another reason to avoid these cookies on top of the sugar content. Period 1- B. Lee
It it shocking to know how so many of our regular goods are bad for us and we don't even realize it. I also don't like how healthy foods are even more expensive then these bad foods. It makes me not want to buy and eat anything anymore because I don't know if it is safe for me.
I look at Oreo's completely differently after reading this article. I find it so interesting that scientists can even come up with an experiment like this. I feel like I can't even eat them the same way again. This explains why after eating 1, I want more. It's interesting how mice eat the middle first along with most humans. I think this article is very interesting. -Sam Mazzilli pd.3
I didn't quite understand these tests that they did with the rats, they compared rats on drugs to rats eating oreos. What if rats hate being on drugs, then wouldn't they rather just eat food. its like they took a crack head and put crack on one side of the room, and oreos on the other, a useless test. Then they just compared how much time the rats spent on either side of a maze, i really dont think that it really means anything. i get that oreos are deliciously addictive and all, but i wouldnt compare them to any drugs.
A cookie most of us grew up with is as addictive as cocaine and morphine! I just can't process that. How was it even approved by the food and drug administration? This shows that the FDA isn't really protecting us. They seriously need to test food that is put in the market- a college shouldn't be doing that for us, as amazing as it is. The company that makes oreos is going to lose a lot of money if they don't change the recipe. JT- Period 3
It is pretty crazy that oreos are as addictive as cocaine and morphine. Kids eat it all the time for lunch! To me animal testing makes no sense at all, humans are completely different.
I couldnt believe that oreos: millk's favorite cookie could be as addictive as cocaine to lab rats. This made me think how the food and drug administration approved of putting these cookies in stores and supermarkets and that they don't take their jobs seriously. If they are addictive for lab rats, they must have some effect in the human body as well. CH PD03
Yeah well I have a love hate relationship with oreos because of the fact that they have so many calories and that I know I could eat the whole box in one sitting, so I try to stay away. I'm glad I don't go out and waste my money on oreos now learning that they're actually addictive. But I found the test they did on the rats pointless and it did more harm then good to the animals. But atleast they got to eat oreos
I find it amazing to believe that an Oreo cookie is just as addictive as cocaine and wonder what other things I eat may have the same affect. They did a lot of research and experiments to result in this data. Their conclusions show that the Oreos were highly addictive because of their high sugar and fat. I would agree with how addictive they are because I am obsessed !
This article was very disturbing. I did not think that Oreos had some sort of addictive drug in them even drugs at all. Since oreos are addictive to lab rats they are obviously addictive to humans however for me sometimes I can eat oreos all the time but then there are other times when I don't want them at all. It all depends on my mood. But reading this is making me think twice about them.
I find this to be so odd to read. I would have never known that something like an oreo could have effects like drugs do in your body. I am going to think twice now about eating an oreo. -em per 8
I completely agree with the scientific findings of this article. Now that I think about it a lot of us who cannot stay away from unhealthy foods are usually unable to keep themselves away even for a full week. Meanwhile, the people in our society who eat healthy tend to find it easier to continue eating healthy rather than over indulging on sweets. On top of that, in the end too much sweets are killing us and we seem helpless to stop it. C.C. Period 8
I love oreos. They are delicious, but now they are truing to tell me it's more addicting than cocaine? To me thats a little farfetch'd. On the otherside to that, i agree with them that oreos can make you feel better. I do feel bad for the rats though, now they're addicted!
Its surprising on how oreos can be more addictive than other drugs. It shines a light on the possibility that everyday snacks can have effects like drugs. Even though this might have been a test using lab rats they went for the center filling first which most people do to. With this it makes me wonder what other foods and snacks can or will have similar effects or is it just mostly the high fat and sugar foods that has this effect.
its crazy to think that such a small little cookie can become "addictive". or as these people say, "as addictive as cocaine", which also seems a little but too much. But in the story they show information showing how addictive it may become.
wow! that makes me think twice about buying Oreos. Is it the same for all flavor Oreos or just the original? If the hypothesis and data are strengthened and supported by others I bet the Oreo company will suffer a huge loss in sales. Or the production and sales rates would continue as if no one knew because people like their Oreos too much.
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I knew that Oreos had high amounts of fat and sugar, but I would have never guessed that they are as addictive as drugs. Though this would lower the demand for Oreos, I don't think it would ruin the company. It would be like how "Supersize Me" was a pretty popular documentary, but McDonald's still makes a lot of money and is high in demand.
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That's really interesting to know that it is as addictive as some drugs and that they have more neurons than cocaine and morphine. It's interesting that eating an oreo might be normal but when you take in drugs, people will think low of you yet oreo seems to be very bad as well. I'm probably not going to eat them anymore. NEVER!
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This article was very eye opening to a hidden secret of "milk's favorite cookie." A psychological research such as that one definitely will make me reconsider buying Oreo's again the next time I am in the supermarket. To think that there has been such a clear link between a cookie i ate my entire childhood and then drugs I was warned about my entire childhood is mind boggling. I do find it strange that the article discusses the brain's pleasure center yet doesn't mention anything about dopamine which is a well known chemical within that very area of the human brain and its activity signaling. - A.P. (period 1)
ReplyDeleteI've always wondered why I like them so much and couldn't stop eating them, and now I know! It's also interesting to see how mice like to eat the middle first like me and several other people I know. I don't believe it would affect sales too much because the article probably wasn't viewed by the majority of people. I'm just sad that there is another reason to avoid these cookies on top of the sugar content.
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This matt i don't eat oreoes alot but any cookie that has to cholate tops a acream center is load with sugar.
ReplyDeleteIt it shocking to know how so many of our regular goods are bad for us and we don't even realize it. I also don't like how healthy foods are even more expensive then these bad foods. It makes me not want to buy and eat anything anymore because I don't know if it is safe for me.
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I look at Oreo's completely differently after reading this article. I find it so interesting that scientists can even come up with an experiment like this. I feel like I can't even eat them the same way again. This explains why after eating 1, I want more. It's interesting how mice eat the middle first along with most humans. I think this article is very interesting.
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I didn't quite understand these tests that they did with the rats, they compared rats on drugs to rats eating oreos. What if rats hate being on drugs, then wouldn't they rather just eat food. its like they took a crack head and put crack on one side of the room, and oreos on the other, a useless test. Then they just compared how much time the rats spent on either side of a maze, i really dont think that it really means anything. i get that oreos are deliciously addictive and all, but i wouldnt compare them to any drugs.
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A cookie most of us grew up with is as addictive as cocaine and morphine! I just can't process that. How was it even approved by the food and drug administration? This shows that the FDA isn't really protecting us. They seriously need to test food that is put in the market- a college shouldn't be doing that for us, as amazing as it is. The company that makes oreos is going to lose a lot of money if they don't change the recipe.
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It is pretty crazy that oreos are as addictive as cocaine and morphine. Kids eat it all the time for lunch! To me animal testing makes no sense at all, humans are completely different.
ReplyDeleteI couldnt believe that oreos: millk's favorite cookie could be as addictive as cocaine to lab rats. This made me think how the food and drug administration approved of putting these cookies in stores and supermarkets and that they don't take their jobs seriously. If they are addictive for lab rats, they must have some effect in the human body as well.
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Yeah well I have a love hate relationship with oreos because of the fact that they have so many calories and that I know I could eat the whole box in one sitting, so I try to stay away. I'm glad I don't go out and waste my money on oreos now learning that they're actually addictive. But I found the test they did on the rats pointless and it did more harm then good to the animals. But atleast they got to eat oreos
ReplyDeleteThere is a famous saying: "what's famous may not be right and what's right may not be famous." This may be a good example of it.
ReplyDeleteI find it amazing to believe that an Oreo cookie is just as addictive as cocaine and wonder what other things I eat may have the same affect. They did a lot of research and experiments to result in this data. Their conclusions show that the Oreos were highly addictive because of their high sugar and fat. I would agree with how addictive they are because I am obsessed !
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This article was very disturbing. I did not think that Oreos had some sort of addictive drug in them even drugs at all. Since oreos are addictive to lab rats they are obviously addictive to humans however for me sometimes I can eat oreos all the time but then there are other times when I don't want them at all. It all depends on my mood. But reading this is making me think twice about them.
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I find this to be so odd to read. I would have never known that something like an oreo could have effects like drugs do in your body. I am going to think twice now about eating an oreo.
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I completely agree with the scientific findings of this article. Now that I think about it a lot of us who cannot stay away from unhealthy foods are usually unable to keep themselves away even for a full week. Meanwhile, the people in our society who eat healthy tend to find it easier to continue eating healthy rather than over indulging on sweets. On top of that, in the end too much sweets are killing us and we seem helpless to stop it.
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I love oreos. They are delicious, but now they are truing to tell me it's more addicting than cocaine? To me thats a little farfetch'd. On the otherside to that, i agree with them that oreos can make you feel better. I do feel bad for the rats though, now they're addicted!
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Its surprising on how oreos can be more addictive than other drugs. It shines a light on the possibility that everyday snacks can have effects like drugs. Even though this might have been a test using lab rats they went for the center filling first which most people do to. With this it makes me wonder what other foods and snacks can or will have similar effects or is it just mostly the high fat and sugar foods that has this effect.
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its crazy to think that such a small little cookie can become "addictive". or as these people say, "as addictive as cocaine", which also seems a little but too much. But in the story they show information showing how addictive it may become.
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