Yup, sugar is addictive just like crack. The reaction with the receptors in the brain provides the same release and pleasure you find in hard core drugs. No wonder we get addicted to sugar - both sugar in candy and other crap, or just plain old fructose via excess fruit in the diet. Check out this information for Dr. Lorain Cordain (the original Paleo guy) on sugar, plus his chart that lays it all out for you - fruit and candy with sugar content. Click HERE.
Surprised by anything you find here, or just more afraid of what you've been eating? Post thoughts to comments.
Oh, and the reason some of you are having raging headaches is that you're coming off the sugar just like an addict comes off the crack!
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