Sweet
Questions
1. Could you live without sugar or do you have a sweet tooth?
2. Did you have a lot of stuff with sugar when you were a kid?
3. Do you eat popcorn with salt or sugar?
4. What do you use sugar for?
5. Do you prefer white or brown sugar?
6. Is sugar good or bad for our bodies?
7. What is your favorite candy?
8. Is sugar addictive?
Videos
When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine —
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an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation.
Lesson by Nicole Avena, animation by STK Films.
Lesson by Nicole Avena, animation by STK Films.
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