03: Sugar is Addictive?!
An episode of the Hangry Thoughts podcast, hosted by Abbey Roberts, MS, RD, titled "03: Sugar is Addictive?!" was published on October 10, 2023 and runs 20 minutes.
October 10, 2023 ·20m · Hangry Thoughts
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Episode Description
Do you feel addicted to sugar? Is sugar really as addictive as drugs? How do I stop binging on sugar? We cover it all in this episode. Uncover the facts on sugar addiction with Abbey as she summarizes the research and applies it to everyday life. Follow Abbey on Instagram and Tiktok: @fork.diet.culture
Learn more about Abbey or find support here: https://www.abbeyroberts-rd.com
Citations:
- Ahmed SH, Guillem K, Vandaele Y. Sugar addiction: pushing the drug-sugar analogy to the limit. Curr Opin Clin Nutr Metab Care. 2013;16(4):434-439. doi:10.1097/MCO.0b013e328361c8b8
- Mark GP, Blander DS, Hoebel BG. A conditioned stimulus decreases extracellular dopamine in the nucleus accumbens after the development of a learned taste aversion. Brain Res. 1991;551:308–10. Lenoir, M., Serre, F., Cantin, L., & Ahmed, S. H. (2007, August 1). Intense sweetness surpasses cocaine reward. PloS one. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1931610/
- Rada P, Avena NM, Hoebel BG. Daily bingeing on sugar repeatedly releases dopamine in the accumbens shell. Neuroscience. 2005;134(3):737-744. doi:10.1016/j.neuroscience.2005.04.043
- Greenberg, D., & St Peter, J. V. (2021). Sugars and Sweet Taste: Addictive or Rewarding?. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(18), 9791. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18189791
- Lenoir M, Serre F, Cantin L, Ahmed SH. Intense sweetness surpasses cocaine reward. PLoS One. 2007;2(8):e698. Published 2007 Aug 1. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0000698
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