
#76: Nicole Avena, PhD - Hedonic Eating, Food Reward & Claims About "Sugar Addiction"
Sigma Nutrition Radio
The Role of Sugar in Food Addiction and Obesity
This chapter explores the relationship between sugar consumption and obesity rates, discussing the changes in the brain caused by overeating sugar. It also highlights the hidden sources of sugar in many marketed 'healthy' foods and emphasizes the importance of considering overall food context, rather than solely focusing on sugar.
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