{"id":35971,"date":"2020-07-16T14:50:36","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T21:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/?p=35971"},"modified":"2020-07-29T11:26:05","modified_gmt":"2020-07-29T18:26:05","slug":"stress-eating-summer-tips-and-minimizing-sugar-intake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/womensvoice.com\/en-ca\/articles\/health\/stress-eating-summer-tips-and-minimizing-sugar-intake\/","title":{"rendered":"Stress Eating Summer Tips and Minimizing Sugar Intake"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Sugar is highly addictive. Indulging in sugar triggers the release of dopamine in the same area of the brain as heroin and cocaine. When you consume sugar regularly, you develop a tolerance for it, so you need to consume higher and higher levels of sugar to experience the same “rush.”<\/p>\n

THE CYCLE OF CRAVING AND INDULGENCE CAN BE ESPECIALLY HARD TO STOP<\/strong> DURING TIMES OF EXTREME STRESS AND BROKEN ROUTINES.<\/p>\n

Currently, many of us are working from home with our children out of school. It is essential to stay focused on healthy eating, and to be mindful of the dangers of too much sugar, as well as creating ways to eliminate sugar eating when stressed and replacing with healthy eating habits. Whether you choose to try being sugar free or prefer a more balanced approach, you don\u2019t have to skip any of the fun with these tips in mind.<\/p>\n

Set a Good Foundation<\/h3>\n

The key to enjoying being at home is to lay a foundation that sets you and your family up for good health and empowers you to be able to choose to indulge in moderation, knowing you\u2019ve got the basics of your healthy life laid down solidly. These little efforts go a long way.<\/p>\n