Can't Resist The Sugar? | PA11

Feel like you don’t have the willpower to resist sugar? Guess what, sugar is highly addictive and can rewire your brain into wanting the next “hit” . If you’d like to learn more about sugar and how it affects your body short and long term, and how you can kick the addiction to the curb, this episode is for you!

In today's episode, we'll be learning about:

·      IT’S HIDDEN EVERYWHERE: Over 68% of barcoded food products sold in the US contain added sweeteners with roughly 56 different names.

·      THE ADDICTION IS REAL: Your brain can become rewired to crave sugar and you can feel withdrawal symptoms when you don't get enough of the “good stuff”

·      WHAT DOES SUGAR DO OVER TIME: Consuming too much-added sugar can raise blood pressure, increase chronic inflammation, lead to a greater accumulation of fat, which may turn into fatty liver disease, a contributor to diabetes, which raises your risk for heart disease and some cancers too

·      REWARD SYSTEM: A number of studies have found that sugar affects the brain’s reward system. This reward system helps humans survive, but it’s also involved in addictive behavior. Food is a natural reward, and sweet foods and drinks stimulate your brain’s reward system, causing you to eat more of the food.

·      IN A NUTSHELL: Giving up sugar can feel unpleasant, both mentally and physically. But with the right support and compassion, it will get better and better if you stick to it.

About the Host:

Melanie is uberly passionate about all things mindset, nutrition, and wellness. She's been deep diving into the wellness industry for over six years. She's learned to master her craft while working with others to get to the root cause of what's holding them back from their goals and bigger vision.

Melanie currently lives in Austin, Texas, with her husband, Oliver, and her son, Elliott. She enjoys being in nature, taking care of her house plants, reading, and snuggles with her boys.

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