Chocolate, ice cream, candies, cookies, gulab jamun, desserts – do you crave for these sweet treats every few hours" Having too much sugar on a daily basis is neither good for your health nor for your weight loss goals. The real issue with sugar is that it’s added in every other food – from sauce to breakfast cereals, from candies to sandwich bread, and that’s because sugar makes everything tastes so good. Overconsumption of sugar leads to faster weight gain and the number #1 reason behind buildup of belly fat. Too much sugar also increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. But try as hard you may, it becomes difficult to resist sugar because of its addictive nature, and some studies compare sugar addiction to some drugs such as cocaine. This is because sugar seems to activate the same kind of reward area in the brain as drugs. All said and done, read about 5 real reasons why your body is craving for sugar and what to do about it:
But Why is Sugar Addictive and Irresistible"
When sugar enters the body, it activates an area of the brain called ?mesolimbic dopamine system? which is also known as the ?reward center,? releasing feel-good neurotransmitters like dopamine, that in turn cause a sense of pleasure, motivating us to reach out for more sugar-based foods to experience the same feeling of pleasure. Experts say cravings for sweets and sugary stuff is to find motivation to trigger the reward center of the brai...