Re:Sugar addictive

December 21, 2005

Terri,

From what I understand, sugar is as addictive to the system as cocaine. That's why it's so hard give up. The more you have the more you want. Even if you decide you don't want it, your body still craves it, really causing a struggle to get off of it.

Debra

December 21, 2005

I have a personal theory. I repeat - this is a PERSONAL THEORY - sorry, just a

disclaimer.

I believe that our bodies have a great capacity for self-regulation when it

comes to food. I believe that much of what people in the USA put into their

bodies, thinking it is food, has been so highly processed that our bodies no

longer recognize it as food. Sugar, the highly processed white sugar that's in

everything, is a good example. I believe that our bodies react to it more like

it reacts to a drug rather than a food.

Here's an example. The average can of pop has 13-16 teaspoons of sugar in it.

Can anyone imagine mixing 13-16 teaspoons of honey in water and drinking it???

Of course not. It would make us sick. Our bodies recognize honey as a food and

regulates how much of it we desire. Most people do not have a problem

overeating honey. But sugar, that's a completely different story. I know

people that drink 6-12 cans of pop every day! That's a LOT of sugar. On top of

the pop, virtually everything they eat and drink has sugar added. And they

crave more and more and more.

The solution is so very simple. Stop feeding the body things that are processed

and start feeding it real, whole food. Within a few days the cravings

disappear. Feed your body real whole food long enough and you will not only

stop craving, you will begin to look at it and think, how can anyone eat that?

It changes everything.

Terri

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" Debra Savage " <gdwmn65

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Herbal Remedies - Re:Sugar addictive

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 07:22:26 -0500

>

> Terri,

>

> From what I understand, sugar is as addictive to the system as

> cocaine. That's why it's so hard give up. The more you have the

> more you want. Even if you decide you don't want it, your body

> still craves it, really causing a struggle to get off of it.

>

> Debra

" A ship is safe in a harbor - but that's not what ships were made to do "

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December 21, 2005

I agree with the article on sugar. I have read similiar articles on the subject . Sugar isnt't the only thing doing this to people. Corn, wheat, milk , potatoes, and other foods have the same effect on some people. I have food allergies and some of these foods make me feel like I'm high on drugs. The day after is worse than any hangover.maddress wrote: I have a personal theory. I repeat - this is a PERSONAL THEORY - sorry, just a disclaimer.I believe that our bodies have a great capacity for self-regulation when it comes to food. I believe that much of what people in the USA put into their bodies, thinking it is food, has been so highly processed that our bodies no longer recognize it as food. Sugar, the highly processed white sugar that's in everything, is a good example. I

believe that our bodies react to it more like it reacts to a drug rather than a food.Here's an example. The average can of pop has 13-16 teaspoons of sugar in it. Can anyone imagine mixing 13-16 teaspoons of honey in water and drinking it??? Of course not. It would make us sick. Our bodies recognize honey as a food and regulates how much of it we desire. Most people do not have a problem overeating honey. But sugar, that's a completely different story. I know people that drink 6-12 cans of pop every day! That's a LOT of sugar. On top of the pop, virtually everything they eat and drink has sugar added. And they crave more and more and more.The solution is so very simple. Stop feeding the body things that are processed and start feeding it real, whole food. Within a few days the cravings disappear. Feed your body real whole food long enough and you will not only stop craving, you will

begin to look at it and think, how can anyone eat that? It changes everything.Terri-"Debra Savage" <gdwmn65herbal remedies Subject: Herbal Remedies - Re:Sugar addictiveWed, 21 Dec 2005 07:22:26 -0500> > Terri,> > From what I understand, sugar is as addictive to the system as > cocaine. That's why it's so hard give up. The more you have the > more you want. Even if you decide you don't want it, your body > still craves it, really causing a struggle to get off of it.> > Debra"A ship is safe in a harbor - but that's not what ships were made to do"-- _Play 100s of games for FREE! http://games.mail.com/Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington

December 22, 2005

*****The solution is so very simple. Stop feeding the body things that are processed and start feeding it real, whole food. Within a few days the cravings disappear. Feed your body real whole food long enough and you will not only stop craving, you will begin to look at it and think, how can anyone eat that? It changes everything.*****

This is so true! I know I use to crave sweet things so bad I would literally get shaky till I got white sugar some how. The longer I eat a more NT diet the less I get those strong cravings. I also do not get the monthly chocolate cravings either.