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What Are the Healthiest Sugar Alternatives?
We all know that we should reduce our sugar intake. Too much processed sugar is linked to inflammation, disease, bad skin, weight gain, and lowered immunity. But let’s be honest. It’s not fun or easy to give up our favorite sweet treats. Trust me, as a certified nutritionist and girl with a MAJOR sweet tooth, I understand the struggles of wanting to eat ALL the sweets but also wanting to avoid all that processed sugar. That being said, I’m a huge believer in moderation and never depriving yourself of things you love. After all, you want your healthy choices to become a lifestyle, not just another short-term crash diet or…
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The Dangers of Sugar Addiction and How To Overcome It
When you hear the word “addiction”, what comes to mind? Maybe some scary drugs like meth, tobacco, cocaine? Ever thought of sugar? Few would think to include sugar in the list of terrible substances and destructive behaviors that are addictive and devastating to lives. However, current However, current research has shown that processed sugar can be just as addictive as the most harmful drugs. Yikes, who would have guessed that innocent bowl of Captain Crunch I just ate is so terrible. via GIPHY Why is this such a concern? Sugar ingested in large quantities can cause serious health defects. Sugar intake has been linked to hypertension, chronic heart disease, chronic inflammation,…
