Chapter
The Addiction of Sugar
27:14 - 32:06 (04:51)
The idea that sugar is as addictive as cocaine is not widely known to those who are not managing their blood sugar for medical reasons. Blood sugar monitors can be useful in determining the effects of different foods on blood sugar levels.
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There is currently no evidence-based diet intervention for people with diabetes or insulin resistance, as everyone's blood sugar can react differently to the same foods.
27:14 - 27:51 (00:36)
Summary
There is currently no evidence-based diet intervention for people with diabetes or insulin resistance, as everyone's blood sugar can react differently to the same foods. Testing blood sugar spikes is done on an individual basis.
ChapterThe Addiction of Sugar
EpisodeThe Trouble with Sugar
PodcastMaintenance Phase
Studies have shown mixed results on the effectiveness of low glycemic diets for weight loss.
27:51 - 31:00 (03:08)
Summary
Studies have shown mixed results on the effectiveness of low glycemic diets for weight loss. While one meta-analysis found no difference compared to other diets, another review found that low GI diets resulted in an average weight loss of one kilogram more than other diets.
ChapterThe Addiction of Sugar
EpisodeThe Trouble with Sugar
PodcastMaintenance Phase
The idea that sugar is as addictive as cocaine has gained popularity in recent years, but experts say that it's a tough claim to prove.
31:00 - 32:06 (01:06)
Summary
The idea that sugar is as addictive as cocaine has gained popularity in recent years, but experts say that it's a tough claim to prove. While both sugar and cocaine activate the same reward centers in the brain, many other factors, such as dosage and frequency, make direct comparisons between the two substances difficult.