carbohydrates
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The Bittersweet Truth of Sugar for Women Over 50
We all know the sweet temptation of indulging in sugary treats. But as many of us stride through our 50s and 60s, it’s essential to pay closer attention to the effects of our indulgences and why we have those pesky sugar cravings to begin with. Let’s face it; sugar cravings can be tough to…
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The Two Foods that Most Trigger Cravings and Food Addiction
There are two types of food that can lead and contribute to food addiction. Of course, food addiction has many facets. In my previous article, I shared my journey of food addiction and how I struggled my whole life. Some people experience that uncontrollable urge to keep eating way beyond the point of where…
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Is Insulin Resistance Keeping You From Releasing Weight?
Most people have heard of insulin resistance but aren’t really sure what it means. And insulin is truly being found more and more to be the key to controlling your weight and so much more. But what is insulin anyway? Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas when we eat high carb…
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Top 3 Inflammatory Foods You May Be Eating Every Day
Have you ever considered foods that are inflammatory to your body? Let’s first define inflammation. It is a brilliant immune response from your body. Inflammation happens when there is some type of trauma, and it provides protection in that area of the body to heal. Then, as the body heals, the inflammation…
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Top 5 Ways to Curb Sugar Cravings
It’s as addictive as cocaine. Really. It has been proven that SUGAR causes the same exact stimulation of dopamine (your happy neurotransmitter). It can be as dangerous, too, as it feeds inflammation, obesity, diabetes, autoimmune disease, depression, anxiety and even cancer and more. The problem is that it tastes so gooooooood.…