All posts tagged with sugar cravings
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-(Natural News) A common trick to maintain a low-sugar diet is to indulge your sweet cravings from time to time. You might adhere to a strict diet during the weekdays and loosen up a bit over the weekend as a reward for dieting. But a study shows that it takes only a couple of days to […]
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-(Natural News) The average American consumes 270 calories of added sugars, which translates to roughly 17 teaspoons daily. This amount is a far cry from the amount recommended in the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, which notes that less than 10 percent of a person’s daily caloric intake should come from added sugars. According to the American Heart Association, this […]
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-(Natural News) Wish to sleep and eat better? Cut back on sugar. That’s what clinical psychologist Michael Breus suggests in his article for Psychology Today, where he discussed the link between sugar and the brain and how their interaction can affect sleep quality and intensify your cravings for sweets. How a high-sugar diet affects sleep quality Breus, a […]
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-(Natural News) Just like hard drugs, namely cocaine and heroin, sugar spikes the release of dopamine in the nucleus accumbens area of your brain. Dopamine is a neurohormone and is created several different ways in the brain, especially when stimulated by drugs like cocaine, nicotine, prescription opiates, and yes, sugar. Regular sugar consumption, it has […]
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-(Natural News) More than 35 million smokers and 15 million vape enthusiasts in America may just have a way to kick those cravings, especially when they can’t get to their nicotine. From the health writer who authored “Don’t Eat Cancer” and “Stop Smoking Naturally in 14 Days,” comes a mind-blowing beverage invention that could be […]
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-(Natural News) There are many things about fruits that make them such great health foods. For one, they are rich in essential nutrients that the body requires to perform important processes. Fruits are also generous sources of antioxidant compounds that help protect cells and boost your immune system. But there’s another reason why fruits are an integral part […]
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-(Natural News) Cakes and cookies are sweet, guilty pleasures, but consuming too many sugary drinks and sweets can be bad for your well-being. In fact, the consumption of too much sugar is linked to different health conditions like diabetes and obesity. The health risks associated with sugar consumption A lot of processed foods contain added sugar. If […]
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-(Natural News) Sugar-free diet soda can make you feel like you’re consuming a “healthier” alternative to regular soft drinks. However, various studies have determined that the artificial sweeteners in diet soda are still bad for your health. Despite the claims that sugar-free beverages are healthier alternatives, findings from different studies soon revealed the negative side effects of […]
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-(Natural News) Sugar addiction is hard to break. Nutritionists today believe that the usual diet, which consists mostly of processed food and synthetic ingredients, makes reducing sugar cravings extremely hard. This does not mean it can’t be done. To stop your sugar cravings for good, there are two simple things you MUST do. Note that these […]
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-(Natural News) Some people crave something sweet after eating their meals – but why? Experts have revealed several reasons: you’re born with a preference for sweet foods, your childhood, taste, habits, and emotional needs. Here’s a deeper look at each one: Innate preference for sweet foods – According to nutritionist Fiona Hunter, everyone is born with […]
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