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Recovered Food Addict Erin K. Reflects on Her Sugar-Coated Childhood

Erin K, recovered food addict. Episode 11: Food Addiction: The Problem and The Solution podcast: I Understand My Food Addiction is a Disease

Understanding the Opponent-Process Theory of Addiction With Dr. Nicole Avena

when people first start using an addictive substance, they get high when they use it, and then they have a mild low after the drug wears off

Dr. Nicole Avena Unpacks the Dependence-Like Relationship With Food & Diet Culture

"If you're struggling with food addiction, recovery is difficult because in the US, the food system is essentially setting us up to fail

Sugar Intake Increases Risk for Alzheimers

Researchers discovered a mechanism linking high sugar consumption to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Children Are Targeted By Big Food Pushing Packaged Foods High in Sugar

A recent study focuses on the fact that packaged foods marketed to kids are significantly higher in sugar and lower in other nutrients...

The Sugary Truth

The American Heart Association's daily recommended sugar allowance is 36 grams for men, 20 grams for women, and 12 grams for kids

Sugar is hiding in the Food Label

Just because you don’t see “sugar” on the ingredient list does not guarantee the item is sugar free

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