Food addiction is a controversial topic, and whether it actually exists or not is still being debated. It is thought, through rodent studies, that processed and highly refined sugars and carbohydrates can stimulate the pleasure centres in the brain, the same as patting kittens or taking illicit drugs, like cocaine ( you can see the…
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Sugar! What’s the difference between added and natural sugars?
I get asked a lot about the difference between natural sugars and added sugars. So here we go! In the picture from the top left: 55 raisins 4 tsps of brown sugar 4 dates 1 medium sized pear 5 feijoas Each item is 16 grams of sugar which is the same as 4 tsps. Naturally…
Is fruit good for us?
We all know that sugar is not so great for our bodies. But what about the sugar in fruit? The sugar in fruit is naturally occurring. So has different effects on our body, compared to added sugar, say in cake or juice. Fruit is super healthy for us it contains: ☑️ fibre to help keep…
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