Have you read the Sugar Impact Diet by JJ Virgin yet? You should! It is SO interesting! Here are some of my favorite parts from the book.
"Many times when a sugar craving hits, your body is really crying out for protein....If you read for protein instead, it will actually help curb your cravings for sweets by giving your body the kind of sustained energy it really needs."
"Researchers at the University of South Florida found that when people are stressed, they crave foods that are higher in sugar and fat. But ironically, sugar actually stresses your body further, shooting it full of short- term energy, sending your hormones into a spin cycle and causing your blood sugar to spike and them plummet."
"A sugar high is a real thing, as is sugar addiction. As Dr. Pamela Peeke, author of The Hunger Fix, explained to me, "Animal studies have shown that refined sugar is more addictive than cocaine, heroin or morphine. An animal will choose an Oreo over morphine. Why? This cooke has the perfect combination of sugar and fat to hijack the brain's reward center"
All quotes are from, The Sugar Impact Diet by JJ Virgin.
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