Are you addicted to sugar?
Scientists found that the areas of the brain which became activated when a person is eating sugar-containing food were exactly the ones that were activated when an alcohol addict is drinking alcohol. At that same moment, dopamine (a substance related to feeling of pleasure) levels rose sharply resulting in the desire to take a little bit more of sugar or alcohol.[1]
Therefore, some experts suggest imposing tax on sugary products just like alcohol and tobacco. Sugar industry, of course, won't agree with this point. However, you can weigh the pros and cons yourself. If you restrict sugar intake, you can prevent major chronic diseases and also improve a host of illnesses if you happen to have one. People with the following disorders may benefit from low-carb (ketogenic in some) diet:
Insulin resistance / metabolic syndrome
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Sleep apnea
Medication-resistant seizures
Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Reference:
[1] Lennerz BS, et al.: Effects of dietary glycemic index on brain regions related to reward and craving in men. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Jun 26. [Epub ahead of print]
Therefore, some experts suggest imposing tax on sugary products just like alcohol and tobacco. Sugar industry, of course, won't agree with this point. However, you can weigh the pros and cons yourself. If you restrict sugar intake, you can prevent major chronic diseases and also improve a host of illnesses if you happen to have one. People with the following disorders may benefit from low-carb (ketogenic in some) diet:
Insulin resistance / metabolic syndrome
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Polycystic ovary syndrome
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Sleep apnea
Medication-resistant seizures
Diarrhea-predominant irritable bowel syndrome
Reference:
[1] Lennerz BS, et al.: Effects of dietary glycemic index on brain regions related to reward and craving in men. Am J Clin Nutr. 2013 Jun 26. [Epub ahead of print]