Tag: sugar addiction
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7 Ways to Beat A Sugar Addiction
It’s no secret that many people today suffer from sugar addictions and their subsequent weight gain. But can you blame people for loving sugar when almost every food contains it in some form? Even if you renounce sweets, you may inadvertently eat hidden sources of sugar in packaged or processed foods. For instance, honey, brown…
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Study Reveals Soda Doubles Colorectal Cancer Risk in Women Under 50
In a new study, researchers wanted to understand better why colorectal cancer diagnoses are on the rise. In recent years, doctors have noticed a troubling increase in this type of cancer, particularly in people under 50. A new study led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis seems to have pinpointed the culprit.…
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10 Behaviors Reveal A Carb Addiction (And How to Stop)
Are you a carb addict? Do you have a compulsive eating problem that makes you seek snack foods and sugar? Since a carb addiction usually comes with obesity, it’s no wonder that more than 42 percent of adults over the age of 20 are overweight. The CDC states that the number of people obese in…
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7 Things Happen to Your Body When You Chew Too Much Gum
What brings out the child in everyone more than a piece of chewing gum? Not only is it tasty, but it can freshen your breath, and you can use it to blow bubbles too. However, can this iconic confection be doing you more harm than good? When you pop this chewy candy in your mouth,…
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15 Behaviors That Reveal a Sugar Addict
Are you a sugar addict? Can you go one day without a sweet treat? Did you know that sugar is eight times more addictive than cocaine, heroin, or LSD? Yet, you can buy it at every grocery store, gas station, or vending machine across this country. The more sugar you eat, the more it will…
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Nutritionists Reveal 5 Ways To Undo Damage Caused By a Sweet Tooth
Sweet food tastes good. That’s something that can’t easily be denied. But that statement doesn’t mean that you should eat a lot of sugary food often! Still, if you have a sweet tooth, you may be especially prone to giving in to sweet cravings. If you’ve been on a sugar binge, you might be a…