BREAKING SUGAR ADDICTION

What is sugar?

 Sugar is a substance extracted from plants like sugarcane and sugar bead which is refined into white crystalline substances. They have an effect on bloodstream insulin and brain

Why is sugar addictive?

 It is addictive because they cause a supernatural release of dopamine in the brain. Dopamine is the primary neurotransmitter involved in addiction. Studies have shown that sugar can substitute addictive drugs like cocaine. Cutting sugar out may lead to depression and behavioural disorders such as ADHD, refined sugar and opioid drugs trigger a similar response from the brain's reward system, both releasing dopamine, and other pleasure-inducing chemicals.

 Getting used to this feeling leads to a craving for more to get the same response, leading to addiction.
Consuming sugar produces effects similar to that of cocaine, altering mood by inducing reward and pleasure

   It can be more rewarding and attractive. The brain chemistry of those addicted to a drug and those addicted to sugar are virtually similar. In this article, I will be listing out steps to breaking a sugar addiction.

Realize what's going on with your brain-body and sugar

 People stop taking candy bars and chocolate bars and trade them for basic snacks such as buns, egg rolls, and bread. The brain is still getting its fix on dopamine release from these items and it is causing all the negative effects. If you really want to break addiction you have to understand how the brain works and seeks out sugar.

Understand levels of addiction

 Not everyone who drinks becomes an alcoholic the same way that people who consume products with sugar, become a sugar addict. We all have different brain chemistry and the important thing is recognizing your level of addiction. If just giving up sugar feels so bad to you, you have a lot of work to do. This is similar to how cocaine addicts and other addicts feel about the drugs they abuse. It's very likely that you are not so deep into it

You need to detox 

 This can take from 3 to 21 days. Detoxification is always so hard but it's always good at the other side.

Work on your nutrition

 Sugar hides in places you would not expect. Ice cream, bread, cakes, and juice. Reading nutritional levels help big time.

Balance blood sugar levels by eating balanced meals

 Eat balanced meals to keep your blood sugar level normal. You do this by eating meals that combine protein, fibre and healthy fats full stop example eat beans carbs and source your sugar from fruits like oranges, pineapples, apples, and strawberries. Remember proteins + fibre help a whole lot.

Reduce your cravings

 Most people who are sugar addicts crave for sweet things like chocolate, candies, and cookies. Start paying attention to what you eat. You can do this by

Eating balanced meals

Avoiding sugar/processed foods

Healthy Probiotics 

  Pay attention to other sugars full stop have you tried switching to honey? It is better than processed sugar. Taking fruits like apples, oranges, mangoes go a long way while breaking sugar addiction. This is because they contain

·        FIBER

·        WATER

·        VITAMINS

·        MINERALS 

 We should be very careful about what we eat. Talk to your physician and stay healthy.