Breaking the Sugar Spell: Understanding & Overcoming Sugar Addiction
Release Date: 10/03/2024
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In this episode, we’re diving into the important topic of sugar addiction and how it impacts our health. We’re excited to welcome our guest, Joann Wig, who will share her journey with sugar and help us all understand why sugar is destroying our health and what we can do about it. We’ll chat about our personal experiences and offer tips to inspire you to make meaningful changes in your nutrition.
Join us for a fun conversation:
01:56 - Joann opens up about her journey and how she first became aware of her sugar addiction.
06:00 - Explore the psychological and physical reasons why sugary foods can feel so addictive.
08:24 - Learn the sure tell signs that you may be addicted to sugar and what to do about it.
10:51 - Tips on how to read food labels and spot hidden sugars in everyday products.
16:04 - Why what you eat could be even more important than how much you work out.
18:30 - What Sugar Does to the Body: Sugar's effects on bodily functions and overall health.
26:12 - Shocking statistics about sugar consumption and its link to metabolic health issues.
Key Takeaway:
"You don't get high cholesterol from eating cholesterol. You get high cholesterol from eating junk.” - Joann Wig
"It's a lifestyle change that we have to make in order to pursue. If you want a better life, you have to make that change." - Joann Wig
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