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Addiction & Recovery

MyMission

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2. High fructose corn syrup is the worst

Reply to Stuart G (Original post)

Tue Jan 9, 2024, 09:02 PM

Jan 2024

White sugar isn't much better.
I have high blood sugar and really watch my sugar intake, and carbs.
But I still indulge myself! I also often restrict myself!
I agree, sugar is addictive.

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Sugar and sugar foods are ...."ADDICTIVE." AND, they kill lots of people. [View all] Stuart G Jan 2024 OP

Like drugs, eating sugar activates dopamine levels, the "feel-good" hormone, elleng Jan 2024 #1

High fructose corn syrup is the worst MyMission Jan 2024 #2

The food industry has the formula to addict people... SOS. Sugar, Oil and Salt... mitch96 Jan 2024 #3

Total sugar addict here Bayard Jan 2024 #4

I've been eating a lot more sweets since I quit drinking bif Jan 2024 #5

I was going to say the very same thing. I often bring cookies to AA meetings and they're appreciated, Rhiannon12866 Jan 2024 #6

I have quit sugar multiple times cally Feb 2024 #7

Sugar is..........VERY HARD TO QUIT...IT IS IN MANY & COUNTLESS FOODS.. Stuart G Feb 2024 #8