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
Sugar is in many products that we eat, but as is so often the case, too much of a good thing can quickly turn into a bad thing. Study after study indicates that over-consumption of sugar is detrimental to our health, yet so many of us feel powerless to zap
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
Kick Simple Carbs to Handle Cravings Carbohydrates come in many forms, for instance, bread, cookies, strawberries, and black beans are all examples of carbohydrates. However, not all carbs are created equal. Carbohydrates are a form of energy and a term that includes sugars, fibers, and starches. They’re called “simple” or
Are you considering weight loss surgery but are wondering how your eating habits will change after? Are you afraid of losing some of your favorite foods? If you’re a sweet eater like I am, it is a topic worth exploring. Many patients express the concern to me that after surgery,
Are you a weight loss surgery pre-op or early post-op? There have been many twists and turns in my own weight loss surgery journey. I believe in paying it forward so I'd like to share the 6 things I wish I'd known as a weight loss surgery pre-op and early
