Podcast Episode Sixty-Five: Why Sugar is So Addictive

We need sugar to fuel the energy system in our bodies. But in general, most people consume way too much sugar, and not in conjunction with other foods to help the body better process it. It’s not that hard to become addicted to sugar, but there are ways that you can break the addiction.

In today’s episode, we’re discussing why sugar cravings happen, as well as how to be more knowledgeable about labels, what foods to pair with sugar when you do eat it, and how to curb your cravings.

What’s in this episode:

  • Why we get sugar cravings, and what you can do to fight them
  • What to look for on labels when assessing sugar content
  • How protein, fat, and fiber help the body process sugar and help lessen sugar cravings
  • The benefits of exercise
  • Why you should avoid artificial sweeteners
  • Vitamins and supplements that can be helpful
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Dr. Holly Carling

Dr. Holly Carling is a Doctor of Oriental Medicine, Licensed Acupuncturist, Doctor of Naturopathy, Clinical Nutritionist and Master Herbologist with nearly four decades of experience. Dr. Carling is a “Health Detective,” she looks beyond your symptom picture and investigates WHY you are experiencing your symptoms in the first place. Dr. Carling considers herself a “professional student” – she has attended more than 600 post-secondary education courses related to health and healing. Dr. Carling gives lectures here in the U.S. and internationally and has been noted as the “Doctor’s Doctor”. When other healthcare practitioners hit a roadblock when treating their patients nutritionally, Dr. Carling is who they call. Dr. Carling is currently accepting new patients and offers natural health care services and whole food nutritional supplements in her Coeur d’ Alene clinic.

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