Sugar Shocks: How many teaspoons of sugar do you think the average soda contains? Try 8-12 teaspoons per soda! Shocking isn’t it? Just for the heck of it, go get your sugar bowl or the container of sugar you use for cooking and a teaspoon. Measure out 8-12 teaspoons. Can
Sugar and Cocaine: Sugar continues to be in the news for all its adverse effects on the body and the brain. For many, sugar is a reward substance, a treat for good behavior, an escape from negative stressors, and a final exclamation point after a great meal. However, even though
By now, we all know the negative impacts that sugar can have on our health. Unfortunately, kicking the sugar habit can be really difficult! We've pulled together eight articles to support you on your journey. In this article round-up, you'll learn about sugar cravings and addictions, as well as ways
Learn How To Stop Sugar Cravings and the Cycle of Sugar The desire to stop sugar cravings is common with bariatric surgery patients and anyone health-minded. In my experience, initially, after surgery, most of my patients report that the taste of sugar is unappealing. Even the protein shakes that they
Cut Out Sugar! Sugar is ubiquitous in the food supply. Sugar can be found in anything from condiments, to soups and stews, to the more obvious sweet treats and cereals lining the inner aisles of the grocery store. A little bit of sugar is likely not a problem as long
A Powerful Presence Sugar is that yummy substance that leaves us happy and craving more of the same. It has a powerful effect on us; some say it’s more addictive than cocaine. Sugar drives an increase in feel-good hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine to circulate around your nervous
Do you have difficulty controlling your intake of sugary, high fat, or processed foods? Do you go out of your way to obtain certain foods or eat until stuffed? Do you ever avoid social or work obligations due to having overeaten, or fear of overeating? If so, you are not
What is food addiction? Is it possible to be addicted to sugar? Will having WLS help with the cycle of sugar addiction? Let's discuss food addiction, sugar and WLS. Food Addiction, Sugar and WLS Sugar seems to be the food that is getting a lot of negative press these days.
