Nutritionist Elena Solomatina shared information that some foods can be addictive due to the content of salt, sodium gluconate, starch and sugar, which activate pleasure hormones. “Salt, sodium gluconate, starch and sugar stimulate pleasure hormones, creating a mild narcotic effect and leading to the desire to consume them again and again. Carbonated drinks irritate the walls of the stomach, quickly enter the bloodstream and instantly provide a feeling of energy. The same applies to chips, fast food, confectionery, smoked sausage with a high fat and salt content,” the NEWS portal quotes Solomatina as saying. ru.