Foods That Lie: How to Stop Overeating and Eat Like a Normal Person

Stop binge eating without willpower — by understanding flavor.Winner, National Indie Excellence Award, Addiction & Recovery category (2025)Weaving together evidence from multiple scientific fields, Foods That Lie explains the root cause of the global obesity epidemic and identifies exactly which aspect of the ultra-processed food supply is to blame.It reveals a breakthrough discovery: misleading flavor molecules create unpredictable reward patterns similar to gambling machines, triggering temporary bodily changes that increase appetite and drive overeating. It concludes with a simple method to break free.This isn’t another mindful eating or intuitive eating book. It is an information-based treatment centered around acquiring an accurate understanding of the problem.Discover how to stop binge eating permanently by understanding the deceptive tactics that are to blameRapidly reset hunger and satiety signals, normalizing eating patternsExperience the joy of nourishing the body with ‘flavor-honest’ foodsAchieve a healthy weight without feelings of restriction or deprivationWhether you are struggling with so-called ‘emotional eating,’ ‘stress eating,’ ‘sugar addiction,’ ‘yo-yo dieting,’ ‘binge eating disorder,’ ‘compulsive eating,’ 'junk food addiction' or are simply wondering how to stop eating so much, Foods That Lie provides the missing piece that makes permanent change possible."I found this book through the r/BingeEatingDisorder subreddit, where several people mentioned it had helped them. I’d already been through treatment with a psychologist, a nutritionist, and a doctor – so I figured one more resource couldn’t hurt.I started reading with low expectations. I’d been struggling with binge eating for years, and honestly didn’t think a book could change much. But I was wrong – this book ended up being one of the best decisions I’ve ever made." – Abril S“I will not be surprised to see scientists test Libby’s hypothesis from various angles in the coming years. In the meantime, if you have issues with eating, buy this book, test Libby’s hypothesis, and write a review. You’ll be happy you did.” – Fred Provenza, Professor Emeritus, Utah State University. Read more