Ask top doctors and nutritionists what epidemics are facing the modern Western world is and you may be surprised that one cause it is right in our food. Sugar addiction is rampant in many Western countries, but it is especially problematic in the United States. Take a walk down any aisle in a grocery store, pick […]
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How Can Sugar Affect Your Brain?
When it comes to addiction in the United States, one of the most common addictions may surprise you. It’s not alcohol or some illicit drug. In fact, it is something children and adults consume everyday: sugar. Yes, sugar can be biologically addictive, just like any other refined chemical drug. A new study published in the American Journal […]
8 Ways to Fight Sugar Cravings
Sugar addiction is a very real problem that many people experience. If you eat the typical American diet filled with processed foods it is very likely that you have a problem with sugar. You may not realize it but think about what happens when you go without sweet foods, sweet drinks or sweeteners for a […]
Why Does Birth Control Medication Make Some People Gain Weight?
One of the biggest controversies in women’s health is whether birth control causes weight gain or not.Many women complain that they’ve gained 5, 10 and even 20 pounds after getting on birth control medication. However, some studies seem to note that the pill and other types don’t cause weight gain. So, what’s going on here? Weight […]
Sugar Withdrawal: How to identify it and deal with it
You might be surprised to know that sugar is addictive and your sweet tooth cravings could very well be withdrawal symptoms. According to a study featured in a Connecticut College press release, the theory that sugar is just as addictive as illicit drugs like cocaine could very well be true. Sugar has intense effects on […]
Do All Sugars Affect the Body in the Same Ways?
It is safe to say that Americans as a whole are addicted to sugar and eat far too much of it. According to research done in the last few years (supported by the USDA), the average American will consume roughly 75 pounds of sugar per year. Imagine stocking your pantry with fifteen 5 lb bags of sugar […]
Sweet Snacks That Won’t Wreck Your Healthy Eating Plans
According to the USDA, the typical American consumes a total of 150 lbs of sugar every year. This includes sugar in everything from candy to condiments. It’s already pretty obvious that sugar, especially heavily processed sugar, isn’t good for our bodies. Sadly, most Americans have a major sweet tooth. One of the most difficult things […]
8 Reasons to Give Up Diet Soda and Diet Drinks
What do people like to drink when they are trying to lose weight? Diet Soda and Diet drinks with fake sugars like aspartame. The problem is that there may be potential negative affects of diet sweeteners. Here are 8 reasons you should consider whether these artificial sweeteners could be bad for you. A recent University […]
What Makes Processed Sugar Addictive?
Is Processed Sugar Addictive? There has been a lot of discussion and debate over whether sugar is truly “addictive”. What has been proven is that the brain reacts to sugar in the same way that it does to some addictive drugs. It is true that the more sugar you eat, the more you will crave it. […]
Meka lost 103 pounds
Weight Loss Story of the Day: My Sigma Gamma Rho Soror Meka lost 103 pounds. She was motivated by dealing with infertility, fibroids and sleep apnea, two conditions that are many times impacted by weight. Read her story and find out how she changed her lifestyle to find greater wellness: “My motivation for losing weight […]
