I am reading a book that has opened my eyes to a lot of old habits and food addictions I had. You may have a sugar addiction if you answer YES to 10 or more of these questions. Even if you don't answer YES to 10...it is still very beneficial to read about how sugar affects your body, and a sugar addiction itself.
Do you put sugar in coffee or tea?
Do you drink sodas at least once a day?
Do you drink sweetened fruit punches, sports drinks, or juices?
Do you use syrups, jams, or jellies several times a week?
Did you eat a lot of candy growing up as a kid?
Do you crave sweets, pasta, or breads or are they your favorite foods?
Do you eat bread, bagels, croissants, muffins, or donuts for breakfast?
Do you feel chronically tired or fatigued most days?
Do you often eat a dessert after dinner?
Do you crave sweets in the afternoon or late at night?
Do you buy candy in the movie theater?
Do you have headaches often?
Do you drink fruity or sweetened alcoholic drinks?
Do you keep candy or snacks in your home at all times?
Do you eat sweets first at a happy hour or party?
Sugar activates dopamine receptors the same way cocaine does. But unlike cocaine, sugar has no adverse effects on the nervous system! People can easily become addicted to sugar and go through withdrawal if they can't get sugar quickly!
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