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176. The Bitter Truth About Sugar and Why it's Hard to Quit
Have you struggled to give up sugar?
In this episode, we dive deep into why sugar is so addictive and the hidden forces that make it nearly impossible to quit. We’ll explore three main reasons behind the sugar struggle:
Evolution and Biology: Our bodies evolved to seek out high-calorie foods and store fat, especially when faced with the prospect of scarcity. But today’s world of processed, sugary foods overstimulates our brain’s reward system, creating cravings that are hard to resist. Learn how sugar hijacks our hunger hormones, dulls our taste buds, and triggers overconsumption…
The skinny
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