Have you heard of “obese years”?
It’s a well-known fact that the longer you smoke, the greater your changes are for cancer. It turns out that the same sort of thing is true with obesity. The longer you are obese, the greater your risk of death.
Do You Have a Sugar Addiction: Part 3
So, I think we can all agree that at least eating less sugar would be better for all of us. But what about those of us that can’t simply eat less?
If sugar is addictive, what how are you supposed to overcome you addiction to something that you need to survive? Dr. Mark Hymen has some suggestions:
- Eat regular, balanced meals to balance your blood sugar and reduce cravings.
- Eliminate sugar and artificial sweeteners. If you want to end cravings, you must reset the brain.
- Determine if you have any underlying food allergies or intolerances. We often crave foods that we are allergic to.
- Get more sleep. Lack of sleep intensifies cravings.
- Talk to a doctor about supplements. There are many supplements that act as natural appetite suppressants and can reduce cravings or modulate dopamine receptor function to regulate appetite.
It is also possible to re-train your brian. You can actually re-wire your brain to eliminate you sugar addiction and even start craving healthier foods. And it only takes 30 days! Read this blog post for more details.
Miss Part 1 or Part 2 of the sugar series? Here they are:
Do You Have a Sugar Addiction: Part 2
Want to know what your brain looks like on sugar? You might think twice about desert after you read what sweet stuff does to your brain function. If you missed part one you may want to read it first!
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