Tag: sugar
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Sugar and Your Body: How to Avoid a Post-Meal Slump
Why sugar feels so good (and why it can backfire) Sugar taps into our brain’s reward system, releasing dopamine and giving a quick sense of pleasure. Historically, this made sense: energy-dense foods helped us survive lean times. Today, with easy access to sugary foods and fewer daily demands for high physical activity, that same sweet…
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Sugar in Your Body: What It Does and How to Avoid a Slump
What sugar does to your body Sugar is more than a tasty treat—it’s a rapid source of energy for your body. When you eat or drink added sugars, your liver and muscles take in a quick glucose surge. That spike gives you a burst of energy, but it’s usually short-lived. Over time, frequent sugar highs…
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Sugar and Your Body: Effects and How to Avoid a Slump Today
Why We Crave Sugar: A Quick Look at Our Biology Sugar tastes great because our ancestors evolved to love energy-dense foods. In hunter-gatherer times, sweet options like fruit and honey were scarce and valuable. Today, sugar is abundant, and the brain still rewards us with a surge of pleasure when we eat it. This biological…
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Like a Slice of Pizza: The Coffee That Sabotages Your Diet
Like a Slice of Pizza: The Coffee That Can Undermine Your Diet October 1 is International Coffee Day, a perfect moment to celebrate the beloved ritual from morning to evening. Coffee often seems harmless, but the toppings we choose can turn a simple cup into a high-calorie, high-fat mini-meal. Understanding the calories hidden in popular…