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The Science of Sugar Addiction: How to Train Your Brain to Stop Craving Sugar

The Science of Sugar Addiction: How to Train Your Brain to Stop Craving Sugar

FromFeel Better. Live Free. | Health & Wellness for Midlife Women


The Science of Sugar Addiction: How to Train Your Brain to Stop Craving Sugar

FromFeel Better. Live Free. | Health & Wellness for Midlife Women

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

You know that feeling when you're trying to eat healthy and you're totally crushing it...and then out of nowhere, you're hit with this irresistible CRAVING for something sweet?And suddenly, it's ALL you can think about—that donut you saw in the break room, or the pint of ice cream in your freezer, or the leftover halloween candy you hid from your kids.Welcome to sugar addiction and—news flash—even if your cravings aren't for sweet things, but other high carb foods like bread or pasta or potato chips—it still comes down to sugar.The good news is that there IS a way to break free and retrain your brain, which is why in this episode we're going to take a dive deep into the science of sugar addiction, and talk about what's really going on in your body and your brain when you consume sugar, and how you can use that knowledge to your advantage to actually RESET your brain and get off the sugar roller coaster for good.
Released:
Jan 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Ditch the Carbs with Ruth Soukup is the health & wellness podcast brought to you by Thinlicious, designed to help you finally step out of that crazy yoyo diet cycle and find a way of eating that actually works for the way you live your life.Each week we’ll talk openly and honestly  about what it actually takes to lose weight as a woman in your 40’s, 50’s, and beyond, talking openly and honestly about the highs and lows of trying to find a healthy way of living that is actually sustainable, and also fits within your busy life.It’s a place where we’ll talk about everything from the science of weight loss and metabolic flexibility to practical tips for making your health a priority in the midst of a very busy life, as well as talk to real women who are making the low-carb lifestyle work for them.Here you’ll discover actionable strategies for losing weight and getting healthy, along with the powerful mindset shifts you’ll need to find lifelong wellness and true happiness.Basically, this is the podcast to listen to if you're looking for answers to these type of questions:-Why is it so hard for women over 40 to lose weight (and what can you do about it?)-Do low-carb diets really work?-How does a low-carb high-fat diet affect your cholesterol?-What's the healthiest way to lose weight?-Do the new weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy really work?-What does it mean to be metabolically flexible?-How does stress affect weight loss?-What is gut health, and why does it matter?-What can you eat to reduce inflammation?-What are the biggest mistakes to avoid on a low carb or ketogenic diet?-How can you lose weight without dieting?