Tag: mindful eating

Sugar addiction, like all addictions, is a complex dance between pleasure-seeking, and attempts to soothe inner discomfort. Sugar becomes a distraction, a pacifier, and often an unconscious, compulsive habit. Each bite triggers dopamine, the neurotransmitter responsible for reward, reinforcing the craving loop and making sugar one of the easiest substances to overconsume. ..our brains still perceive sugar as beneficial (from an evolutionary perspective) and release huge amounts of dopamine when we consume sugary, high-calorie foods. In the long term, this can mimic the effects of addiction and create high tolerance and cravings for sugar. Furthermore, can even lead to withdrawal …