Given the stresses in today’s everyday life, a reward or treat throughout the day can boost our energy levels and soothe our nerves. However, when that boost is in the form of sugar, the energizing and mood-elevating effects are short-lived—while beneath the surface its addictive qualities and negative health effects are taking root.
A growing body of research suggests that sugar may be as addictive as some drugs and have similar adverse effects on the brain.
