A scientific research
has proved that sugar and junk food is as addictive as drugs. But it is very
complicated to conclude how addictive some substance is. And either a person has
become addictive by this substance or not.Sugar Addiction
Unfortunately, it
gives a little extreme impression when we put a label of a drug on some food. But
by reading the metabolism process of our body after eating sugar, you will get
to know how harmful it is. And why it is labeled as a drug.
Like other drugs (cocaine,
alcohol and tobacco), sugar can also lead to increased cravings and addictions
when taken in excessive amounts. The addiction process
of Sugar is entirely similar to the addiction process in cocaine or heroin. We
are responsible for making ourselves and our children addictive to sugar. Here
are some symptoms that will help you find out if you are addictive to sugar or
not and how to treat sugar addiction.
Basic symptoms of Sugar Addiction
·
You desire to eat certain foods even
if you are not hungry because of cravings.
·
Mood changes due to insufficient
amount of dopamine released in our mind due to the withdrawal of sugar.
·
Because of sugar withdrawal you are
facing certain health problems like low energy, feeling tired, high blood
pressure, faster heartbeat
·
You
need more and more of the foods you want to get the pleasure from eating it.
·
You have tried to stop eating sugar, and
you can’t.
Tips for the treatment of Sugar Addiction
Like other drug addiction, sugar
addiction should also be treated properly. If Sugar Addiction not controlled,
it can also lead to serious issues such as obesity, heart disease or cancer.
·
Avoid processed
food and avoid eating sugar
·
Boost serotonin (happiness
hormone)
·
Drink plenty of
water and do not keep your body dehydrated
·
Keep your blood
sugar maintained
·
Eat Fat, Fiber
and Protein
·
Chew you food
well – you will feel natural sweetness of fruits, vegetables and brown rice.
And it will satisfy your desire of sugar intake.
Great post! I wish a lot more people spoke about sugar addiction.
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