When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine — an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more.
In this fantastic Ted-ED video, Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation.
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It all depends on what you call moderation? How much is too much?
If you have to ask, it’s too much