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Sugar

Dangers of Refined Sugar and Why We Crave It Sugar, fat, and salt are three highly palatable ingredients. These stimulate our appetite: particularly when combined. That's why people aren't eating straight sugar out of the packet or lard – it's the combination in that hooks people. Preference is influenced by the combination of these ingredients

Physician and Professor Barry Levin of the New Jersey Medical School conducted a test on rats that supported the idea that high-fat, high-sugar foods will affect those who are both obesity-prone (high caloric intake) and obesity-resistant (low caloric intake). When both groups of rats were given a super fatty and sugary formula, both groups overate significantly. These results support the idea that, when it comes to sugar and fat, EVERYONE is at risk.

It's all about the opiods; the reward system “'Opiods,' also known as endorphins, are chemicals produced in the brain that have rewarding effects similar to drugs such as morphine and heroin. Stimulating the opiod circuitry with food drives us to eat.”

It's all about dopamine – a chemical that creates happiness in your brain The pattern: cue > dopamine (positive feelings) > seek food/eat > opiods (reward) > eat more “Foods high in sugar, fat, and    salt are altering the biological circuitry of our brains. We have scientific techniques that demonstrate [this change.]...As [rewarding foods rewire our brains,] we become more sensitive to the cues that lead us to anticipate [them.]”

Foods high in refined sugars are far too convenient - everywhere and cheap