The Sugar Conundrum
The surplus of neurochemicals that results from eating sugar creates a heightened sense of well-being that is the same as drug intoxication.
Exploring the Relationship Between Oxidative Stress and Obesity
There is significant research showing a relationship between oxidative stress and obesity, however, most of the therapeutics are still in trials.
Sugar As an Addictive Substance, or Not
While it may not meet the particular academic criteria, the effects of sugar addiction are just as real and devastating as if it ticked all the scientific boxes.
Sugar and the “A” Word
From a displacement theory standpoint, sugar appears to be a cue that triggers eating as a displacement behavior. This may develop into an eating addiction.
Orthorexia Nervosa: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Eating Disorder
A new review of the scientific literature on orthorexia nervosa shows that healthy eating can be taken to an unhealthy extreme.