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Education is the first step to breaking free from sugar addiction

High Blood Pressure? How Yoga, Qigong, and Mindful Breathing Can Help

Share on PinterestForeign trainees learn Baduanjin, a traditional breathing and stretching exercise, in Sanya, south China’s Hainan Province, Aug. 7, 2025. Image credit: Xinhua News Agency/Getty Images A recent clinical trial found that a centuries-old mind-body practice known as baduanjin helped lower blood pressure in people with hypertension. Similar to qigong, baduanjin is a low […]

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Kim Kardashian’s New Energy Drink Contains Paraxanthine: Is It Safe?

Share on PinterestKim Kardashian has released a new energy drink with paraxanthine instead of caffeine. Image credit: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/Getty Images Kim Kardashian has launched a new energy drink called Update. Instead of caffeine, the drink contains paraxanthine. Paraxanthine is a compound naturally produced by the body when it breaks down caffeine. Kim Kardashian has launched a […]

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Eating Repeat Meals May Lead to Greater Weight Loss

Share on PinterestA new study suggests that eating repeat “go-to” meals could aid weight loss. Image Credit: helpSKC/Stocksy A recent study has found that eating the same meals each day could lead to greater weight loss. The findings suggest that consistent caloric intake helps with weight loss. The study doesn’t establish a cause-and-effect relationship, but […]

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Are You Addicted to Sugar?

Take this quick quiz to find out if you have a sugar addiction

1. Do you crave sweet foods or drinks daily?

2. Do you feel anxious or irritable when you cut back on sugar?

3. Do you find it difficult to stop eating sugary foods once you've started?

4. Have you ever hidden your sugar consumption from others?

5. Do you experience energy crashes or mood swings after consuming sugar?

Why Quit Sugar?

The science behind sugar addiction and its impact on your health

Brain Chemistry

Sugar triggers dopamine release, creating reward cycles similar to addictive drugs. This leads to cravings and dependence over time.

Weight Management

Excess sugar is stored as fat. Cutting sugar can lead to significant weight loss without extreme calorie restriction.

Inflammation

Sugar causes chronic inflammation throughout the body, contributing to joint pain, skin issues, and digestive problems.

Energy Levels

Sugar spikes and crashes drain your energy. Stable blood sugar leads to consistent, all-day energy without the afternoon slump.

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Average sugar consumption (lbs/year)
25g
Recommended daily maximum for women
36g
Recommended daily maximum for men

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