Trick or Treat
Tradition, is it worth it?, Sugar facts, nix the fix
“Although sugar is viewed as a food, it is technically a drug because it produces a physiological effect on the body once ingested; especially the case for High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). Fructose is capable of creating the same illnesses as alcoholism. It can manipulate the same opioid pathways in the brain as heroin or morphine, which leads to the addictive behavior”.- Bobby J. Price.
Tradition, is it worth it? In just a few weeks society, even in the mist of COVID-19, will creatively find a way to carry on the traditions of Halloween, in particular - CANDY distribution. This too, is what we call flu season. Flu activity often begins to increase in October and November. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, and it can last as late as May. After eating on candy/ sugar/sweets for several weeks following Halloween; next up is Thanksgiving deserts, Christmas parties, and New Years gatherings. Take into account with the influx intake of sugar, the cold weather, decreased Sun light and most likely a sedentary lifestyle- equals a recipe for a weakened immune system = more susceptible to getting sick. The body content of your post goes here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.
A diet high in sugars has been linked to cognitive impairments, negative neuroplasticity and emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. Sugar consumption increases the impulsivity to feed; aiding in obesity. Sugar over consumption leads to changes in neurobiological Brian function which alter emotional states and subsequent behaviors. Addiction, stress, fear, anxiety and depression involve overlapping of neural mechanism.
Nix the fix! As Dr. Robert Lustig states in The Bitter truth About Sugar, When God made the poison, he packaged it with an antidote”; which is fiber. Fiber helps with the slow release of natural sugars from plant based foods, which lowers the need for insulin and makes you feel full. Nix the poison and fix it with a piece of in-season, seeded fruit!
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Trick or Treat, candy or apple? What will it be? The decision is ultimately our own; however living in today’s society is quite challenging when it comes to diet and food consumption. Sugar filled products are marketed as delicious, yummy and even nutritious. Pay attention to the the added sugar content in the foods you consume, hydrate with water, exercise and utilized resources, starting with Asklepion Remedies; where we are here to help you achieve healthy lifestyle changes.
