Creating Food Addicts + The Sugar Epidemic | Dr. Nicole Avena

Realfoodology

Courtney Swan

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

4.9 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 March 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

EP. 188: Ever checked a nutrition label and been surprised to find sugar? Dr. Nicole Avena breaks down the hidden sugar epidemic affecting our health, explaining the addiction similar to drugs and how to fight sugar cravings. We reveal the truth about 'healthy' foods loaded with sugars and share tips for smarter grocery shopping, like choosing whole fruits. We also debate artificial vs. natural sweeteners and their impact. It's not just a warning but a call to healthier living, showing how cutting sugar can boost your health and happiness. Topics Discussed: 05:13 - Being mindful about sugar 07:44 - At what point is processed food in America no longer food? 10:44 - Dr. Nicole Avena’s background 12:43 - Hyper processed food have an affect on our brain 16:20 - Sugar addiction 22:03 - Sugar consumption in children 26:38 - Sugar in fruit 33:25 - Fiber in smoothies 35:07 - Negative advice in the fitness industry 36:44 - Health implications due to overconsumption of sugar 41:44 - Tips for managing cravings and avoiding unnecessary sugar 47:31 - Decluttering sugar 50:33 - Sweetener alternatives 55:36 - Reducing sugar is the answer 57:08 - Dr. Nicole’s health nonnegotiables Check Out Dr. Nicole Avena: Instagram Website Sugar Less Sponsored By: Cured Nutrition Use code REALFOODOLOGY at www.curednutrition.com/realfoodology for 20% off Organifi Use REALFOODOLOGY for 20% off at www.organifi.com/realfoodology Paleovalley Go to paleovalley.com/realfoodology for 20% off NaturalCycles Use code REALFOODOLOGY for a free thermometer and 15% off at naturalcycles.com ARMRA Get 15% off your first order at tryarmra.com/realfoodology Check Out Courtney: @realfoodology www.realfoodology.com My Immune Supplement by 2x4 Air Dr Air Purifier AquaTru Water Filter EWG Tap Water Database Produced By: Drake Peterson Edited By: Mike Frey

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0:00.0	On today's episode of the Real Foodology podcast, there can be just as much sugar in a yogurt as
0:05.8	there can be in some of these cereals. So I think that, you know, it's really important for people
0:10.8	to understand like where the sugar is coming from and the sources of it so that they can work to
0:15.8	then, you know, chip away and reduce it. Hello, friends. Welcome back to another episode of the Real Foodology podcast.
0:23.5	Today's guest is Dr. Nicole Avina.
0:26.5	She's a research neuroscientist and also a pioneer in the field of food addiction.
0:31.7	So we specifically dive into sugar.
0:34.9	How much sugar is in our food, how we are all seemingly addicted to sugar. We talk about
0:41.7	the research that is coming out about how sugar is super addictive. Also, where are we finding
0:48.4	sugar in everyday products? We talk about where you can find sugar and how much sugar we are actually consuming as a society.
0:56.7	What that looks like as far as our health and what is actually happening from a health standpoint with all the sugar that we are eating.
1:04.3	We also dive into how to manage cravings and how to really be more mindful of your sugar consumption.
1:09.8	We also talk a little bit about artificial sweeteners.
1:12.3	This was a really informative episode.
1:15.1	It was super helpful for me.
1:17.6	And Dr. Nicole is an amazing guest, and I really hope you guys enjoy the episode.
1:22.1	So with that, let's get into the episode.
1:24.7	And if you could just take a minute to rate and review the podcast,
1:28.5	it not only means a lot to me, but it really helps this show grow. So I just really appreciate any time that you can spend doing that.
1:35.6	Also, if you are enjoying these episodes, if you want to post them on Instagram and tag me at Real Foodology,
1:41.6	I always try to get back to all of you guys, and I just appreciate
1:44.5	this support so much. So with that, let's get into the episode. Do you struggle with anxiety like I do?
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