Why is sugar so addictive?

Question

Whenever I eat something that has sugar in it, I feel like I want more. Why is sugar so addictive? How do I stop myself from eating more?

Answer 1

Sugar causes a quick surge of insulin in your body. The process of that insulin entering your body causes endorphins (pleasure chemicals) to be released. Your body feels a surge of happiness. This is the reason your crave more sugar. It is a craving.

How to stop. Brush your teeth afterward. Or you can opt to eat protein with the sugary item (like chicken or cheddar cheese). Anything that slows down the insulin secretions helps with the craving.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

A wedge of rich, dark chocolate cake iced in thick, sweet ganache beckons. Each bite melts onto the tongue, delivering a delightful rush and a feeling that all is well. Soon after the plate is empty, the mind wonders when the next piece may come along, inviting the question: Is sugar habit-forming?

In medical terms, a substance is addictive if it:

induces a pleasant state or relieves distress;

causes long-term chemical changes in the brain;

leads to adaptive changes in the brain that trigger tolerance, physical dependence and uncontrollable cravings; and

causes dependence, so that abstaining is difficult and creates severe physical and mental reactions.

But is it really addictive from a scientific point of view?

Despite the anecdotal reports of people who claim to be addicted to sugar, and seemingly endless Web sites devoted to sugar addiction, modern science has not yet validated that idea but a whole field of research has sprung out of the idea that food components such as sugar or fat may have some similarities to addictive drugs.
So I think that the jury is still out on that one. But I think you're right. I have a problem with that myself.
As to how to stop yourself from eating more...I have no idea. If you find an answer to that question please let me know!
Take care.

Answer 4

Why Is Sugar So Addictive

Answer 5

Because it has an almost instant effect on the central nervous system that unfortunately wares off very, very fast. The brain wants to keep you in that excited energetic state so it creates a craving impulse for what it is that it liked. The brain actually needs sugar and fat to function properly...

Answer 6

I just had three cokes, two donuts, a candy bar, two brownies, 3 blow pops, and a cake, but I don't think sugar is addictive. I have no idea where you would get that.

Answer 7

because it's good and it gives you a quick rush...

if you want to stop eating sugar, then don't buy it or any of the products that contain it.

Answer 8

i am the same way, i have no idea why. but i try to eat healthy as possible. so when i go shopping i dont even walk down that isle

Answer 9

It has to do with how your body breaks down glucose and what types of glucose you feed yourself.

Answer 10

its a feel good drug. Gives u a high and lightens depression.

And it tastes god damn good