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How Bad is Sugar Consumption During the Holidays?
Health Tips brought to you by U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group. Our experienced medical experts provide information here that we hope will broaden your healthcare knowledge. Today we talk to Dr. A.K. Misra, medical director for U.S. HealthWorks in South San Francisco, about the effects of eating sugar during the holidays. Dr. Misra is double board certified in Sports Medicine and Internal Medicine. Q: The holidays are here, and while we all want to enjoy some sweet treats and special meals with family and friends, how can we do so without going overboard on sugar consumption and seeing our diets suffer…
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When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and<br>your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system<br>is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol<br>or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves<br>you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be<br>enjoyed in moderation.
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