Thursday Mar 20, 2025
Sweet Tooth: Nicole Avena On The Brain Chemistry of Sugar and Food Addiction
In this episode of The Visible Voices Podcast, Resa speaks with neuroscientist, author, and researcher Dr. Nicole Avena sugar, the brain pathways with sugar addiction, how to move away from the addiction
Dr. Avena shares insights from her research on sugar addiction, its neurological parallels to drug addiction, and the implications for brain development, particularly in children and adolescents. In this conversation,
We discuss the evolution of our diet, the impact of sugar on health, and the importance of understanding the hidden sugars in processed foods, the effects of various sweeteners on the brain, and the consequences of excessive sugar consumption, including obesity and mental health issues.
Nicole emphasizes the need for scientists and doctors and healthcare researchers to engage with the public to communicate research effectively.
Buy her book now out in Paperback: Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction.
Dr. Avena shares insights from her research on sugar addiction, its neurological parallels to drug addiction, and the implications for brain development, particularly in children and adolescents. In this conversation,
We discuss the evolution of our diet, the impact of sugar on health, and the importance of understanding the hidden sugars in processed foods, the effects of various sweeteners on the brain, and the consequences of excessive sugar consumption, including obesity and mental health issues.
Nicole emphasizes the need for scientists and doctors and healthcare researchers to engage with the public to communicate research effectively.
Buy her book now out in Paperback: Sugarless: A 7-Step Plan to Uncover Hidden Sugars, Curb your Cravings, and Conquer Your Addiction.
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