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97 - Dr. Nicole Avena, Ph.D., Author and Nutrition Expert
97 - Dr. Nicole Avena, Ph.D., Author and Nutrition Expert
97 - Dr. Nicole Avena, Ph.D., Author and Nutrition Expert
Wednesday 21st April 2021
Dr. Nicole Avena talks about sugar addiction, nutrition for pregnancy, and healthy eating tips on 'Unsweetened Sio'.
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Sugar's Grip: Dr. Nicole Avena on Nutrition and Food Addiction
For someone who has a food addiction, it really needs to be treated as an addiction and treated as a brain disease, which is what it is.
Ever wondered how sugar addiction affects your brain and body? In this episode of 'Unsweetened Sio', host Siobhan Huggins chats with Dr. Nicole Avena, a renowned research neuroscientist and nutrition expert. Dr. Avena dives into the science behind sugar addiction, explaining why it should be treated as a serious brain disease. She shares practical tips from her book 'Why Diets Fail' on eliminating added sugars and carbs from your diet. Dr. Avena doesn't stop at sugar addiction.
She also offers valuable advice for expectant mothers from her book 'What to Eat When You Want to Get Pregnant'. She emphasizes the importance of proper nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding, providing tips on avoiding harmful chemicals in food that can affect fertility. For new parents, her book 'What to Feed Your Baby and Toddler' is a goldmine of science-based advice on introducing healthy foods to young children. Throughout the episode, Dr.
Avena sheds light on the psychological aspects of food addiction and shares strategies to replace sugar with healthier alternatives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to break free from sugar's grip and embrace a healthier lifestyle. Whether you're struggling with sugar addiction, planning a pregnancy, or just want to improve your family's nutrition, you'll find Dr. Avena's insights incredibly helpful.