We are a product of what we eat and absorb. Food cravings and addictions are biomedical problems; one known food addiction is sugar. Sugar and learning are connected. Sugar can contribute to learning disabilities and hyperactivity and affects the educational process. Learning requires optimal health and brain function. When a child consumes foods deficient in […]…
Nine Steps to Control that Insatiable Sweet Tooth Sugar is a craveable ingredient. Eating sugar releases opioids and dopamine in our bodies. This is the link between added sugar and addictive behavior. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that is a key part of the “reward circuit” associated with addictive behavior. It seems like everyone has that […]…
Sugar cravings can get the best of you, ruin your health, derail your weight goals and mess with your mood. Stressful times, lack of sleep, candida overgrowth and imbalanced hormones can make you vulnerable to sugar cravings. It’s a vicious cycle down the rabbit hole. Long term intake of sugar causes dopamine levels to […]…
Did you know that certain foods like sugar can set off a cascade of brain changes. Sugar, fats, simple carbohydrates are a few heavy hitters in this class. Let’s discuss sugar: it’s addictive and affects your brain by releasing dopamine, the neurotransmitter that is associated with pleasurable activities. Dopamine release can lead to addiction. Eating too much […]…
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