Ep #95: Sugar Addiction with Dr. Nicole Avena

Take our Doctor's Visits Survey https://forms.gle/w3cksHc6mt2v7GNu9Take all our surveys https://wearemorphus.com/pages/research-surveysAndrea Donsky, nutritionist, Menopause Researcher, Menopause Educator, and co-founder of Morphus, interviews Dr. Nicole Avena about why we need to break up with sugar in perimenopause and menopause.Dr. Nicole Avena. She's an associate professor of neuroscience at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City and a visiting professor of health psychology at Princeton University. She has done groundbreaking work, developing models to characterize food addiction and the dangers of excess sugar intake. In addition to over a hundred peer-reviewed scholarly publications, Dr. Avena has written several popular books. Her latest book, Sugarless, covers the latest science on sugar addiction and how to overcome it.Berberine https://bit.ly/3K5jO1L1:40 Dr. Nicole Avena's research reveals how sugar addiction drives obesity and other health risks associated with overconsuming sugar7:52 Understanding the dangers of added sugars vs. the benefits of fruit sugars9:04 There are 280+ sneaky names for sugar on food labels. Dr. Avena explains the rise of sugar overload in the modern diet.12:28 Discussing the recommended daily sugar Intake and how to change our taste preferences towards less sugar21:56 How artificial sweeteners fuel the growing sugar addiction epidemic24:12 Healthy alternatives to added sugars for sweetening foods and drinks26:45 How addressing sugar addiction can be beneficial in perimenopause and menopause 29:42 How managing sugar addiction can improve mental health like anxiety and brain fog symptoms during perimenopause and menopauseBerberine https://bit.ly/3K5jO1LBuy the book: Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb Your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction by Dr. Nicole Avena https://amzn.to/3VSB4xSDr. Nicole Avena https://www.drnicoleavena.com/Send us Fan Mail ======Morphus: Menopause Reimagined💊 Shop Morphus Supplements: https://wearemorphus.com/collections/all📖 Order "Nourishing Menopause: Powerful Nutrition & Lifestyle Strategies to Feel Your Best." (Simon & Schuster, May 5, 2026)Amazon Canada: https://amzn.to/4xaREJK Amazon US: https://amzn.to/4rFj7jk 📰 As seen in USA Today: https://bit.ly/43nrMwO  ✅ Fill out our surveys: https://bit.ly/4jcVuLh🦋 SUBSCRIBE to our list: https://bit.ly/3VdDA0VFOLLOW US: TikTok @andreadonsky & @wearemorphusInstagram: @wearemorphus | @andreadonskyFacebook: /wearemorphusDISCLAIMER: This is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider. This podcast contains affiliate links; Morphus may earn a commission. Thank you for your support.