Surprising Reasons You May Be Craving Sugar (and how to stop)
This week, Beth & Michal are back talking about one of their favorite topics – SUGAR!
Have you ever wondered why you get a craving for sugar? This used to be brushed aside or justified as a sweet tooth, but more and more scientific evidence shows that sugar may be as addictive as some illegal drugs. It turns out that sugar is not only a sneaky substance hiding in many “healthy” foods you’re probably eating, but there are many other reasons why your sugar and carb cravings are impossible to shake more than just temporarily. Tune in to this week’s episode to find out how you can stop the vicious cycle for good!
In case you missed it, listen to our primer All Your Sugar Questions Answered Podcast Episode 6 where we discuss…
We all know sugar is bad for us…but why do we keep consuming it? The average American consumes 22 tsp of added sugar a day, or 88g. That’s close to 4 TIMES the recommended allowance! Even if you think you’re eating healthy, you might be unknowingly consuming more sugar-like substances than you realize and consequently crashing your energy, fueling your cravings for sweets and keeping unwanted fat on your body. Listen in to hear common questions and myths about sugar from two sugar experts!
Why we crave sugar
What REALLY counts as sugar?
Are you eating sugar without realizing it?
Are there any healthy sugars?
How do you know if you need a sugar detox?
And more!
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Links to Resources:
EP06 All Your Sugar Questions Answered: https://www.michalofer.com/podcast-notes/2018/9/9/all-your-sugar-questions-answered
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