inhibiting microbial growth and ensuring the browning of foods when microwaved. 'Diet' foods often contain extra sugar to help improve their taste and palatability and to add bulk and texture in place of fat. Energy drinks and specialty coffees are loaded with sugar. Bottled sauces, dressings, condiments, and marinades often contain high fructose corn syrup. Other foods to be wary of: packaged bread, snack or granola bars, protein bars, cereals, and sweetened yogurts. Instead, choose unsweetened and fresh options. For breakfast, try unsweetened oatmeal with fresh fruit. When in need of a snack, try nuts or veggies with hummus. Make meals with grilled chicken, fish, or tofu and veggies. Cutting back on the sweet stuff can be hard! Sugar is an addiction, triggering the reward center of the brain. When we eat sugar, feel-good hormones are released, just like when we exercise or become addicted to drugs. Frequent sugar intake causes the brain to become less sensitive requiring higher amounts of overtime to give you the same feel-good rush There are ways to help break the sugar cycle. Just as excess sugar rewired your brain in the first place, cutting back can reverse the dependence. Here are some things to be aware of when trying to cut back:
To break the cycle:
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AuthorDr. Toni is a Best-selling author, Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) & Registered Herbalist in San Diego, California. She holds a PhD in psychology, and a Clinical Herbalist Certificate, an HHP certificate and is a Certified Trainer in the Success Principles. In private practice as a HHP she has been influenced by a variety of clinical modalities and orientations, and by the diverse life experiences of her clients. Toni’s approach to healing is holistic & transpersonal. In her work, she integrates the principles of Eastern and Western nutrition, herbololgy, energy medicine, Buddhist mindfulness and personal counseling to assist others in working through their physical or emotional blocks to attain optimal health. |
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