A new study has revealed eating foods with a high glycemic index may trigger the same area in the brain associated with addiction to cigarettes and drugs.

Simon Thornley, lead researcher of the study, said people who eat a significant amount of high-carb foods experienced loss of control, compulsion to continue eating the same foods to achieve the same "buzz" and suffered from withdrawal if they quit "cold turkey," the Australian news provider, the Age reports.

The study is the first time high glycemic index has been suspected as a reason for the "addictive potential of foods," according to the article. Some scientists involved in the study have gone as far as stating certain foods, such as cornflakes and soft drinks, may need warning labels about their addictive nature.

While some scientists debate the nature of highly addictive foods, a separate study from Duke University has shown health benefits for people employing a low-carb diet, especially those living with diabetes, HealthJockey.com reports. After six months, diabetics participating in the study found a decrease in their blood-sugar levels, as well as some patients losing weight.

However, those who may not be able to adhere to a low-carb diet could look into natural supplements to lower their blood sugar level.