Hi. My name is Cortney and I am a sugar addict. It\u2019s 3PM and I can feel the urge for a sugar fix and the rush of energy and endorphins it will bring. Of course I know it\u2019s temporary and that I should stay away but I can\u2019t help but imagine how delicious a sweet little treat would be. Even just one tiny bite\u2026.<\/p>\n
Anyone else ever felt this way? I know you have because according the USDA the average American consumes about 156 pounds of sugar per year. That\u2019s more than 30 teaspoons every day for every person in America! Therein lies the fundamental problem with sugar. It\u2019s everywhere and in so many different forms: raw cane sugar, table sugar, honey, fructose, artificial sweeteners, high fructose corn syrup, the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n
Before we get into the solution it\u2019s important to understand a few facts about sugar addiction. First, did
\nyou know that Sugar is 8x more addictive than cocaine?! 8 times! \u00a0How can you not be a sugar addict!Sugar addiction is not an emotional eating disorder. It\u2019s a biological disorder, driven by hormones and neurotransmitters that fuel sugar and carb cravings \u2014 leading to uncontrolled overeating. Which is why 70% of Americans and 40% of kids are overweight.<\/p>\n
Second fact. Sugar in all its forms (yes including natural sweeteners like honey and excessive fruit consumption) are the root cause of the obesity epidemic and most chronic diseases \u2013 heart disease, cancer, dementia, type 2 diabetes, depression, acne, infertility and impotence to name a few. \u00a0We are literally eating our way to preventable diseases.<\/p>\n
Third fact. Even if you don’t have a \u201csweet tooth\u201d and crave savory treats like bagels, chips, or french fries \u2013 you\u2019re not exempt. These starchy foods are still carbs that the body breaks down into simple sugars. Eaten alone these starches can make blood sugar levels surge and crash exactly like a sugary dessert. Anything made with white rice, white flour or potatoes can wreak havoc on your blood sugar levels and highly refined starches like white bread, pretzels, crackers, and pasta are even worse.<\/p>\n
According to the USDA, Americans consume about 146 pounds of flour a year. That\u2019s about one pound of sugar and flour combined every day for every man, woman and child in America.\u00a0And we wonder why we\u2019re in the middle of an obesity epidemic!<\/p>\n
While it\u2019s impossible to avoid sugar altogether we must become mindful of our sugar consumption and live within moderation.<\/p>\n
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Eat Clean \u2013 Train Dirty,<\/p>\n
Cortney<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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