Reward Eating: 'I Deserve This' and the Sugar Trap
Why 'I deserve this' leads straight to sugar, the brain chemistry behind reward eating, and practical ways to break the pattern without shame.
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Boredom Eating Sugar: The 'Nothing to Do' Problem and How to Fix It
Why your brain craves sugar when you're bored and three research-backed tactics to break the cycle without relying on willpower alone.
9 min read
Why You Crave Sugar at Night (And How to Break the Cycle)
Night sugar cravings hit 73% of people hardest between 7-9 PM. Here's the brain chemistry behind it and three research-backed tactics to stop them.
8 min read
Mood Swings After Quitting Sugar: Why You're Crying at Commercials
Sugar withdrawal mood swings hit hardest on days 4-7. Here's the brain chemistry behind why you're emotionally volatile and when it gets better.
7 min read
Sugar Withdrawal Timeline: Day-by-Day What to Expect When Quitting
Detailed timeline of sugar withdrawal symptoms from day 1 through month 3. Learn what's happening in your brain and body as you quit sugar.
17 min read
Sugar and Dopamine: How Sweet Food Hijacks Your Reward System
The neuroscience behind sugar cravings: how dopamine drives your sweet tooth, why ultra-processed foods hit harder than whole foods, and what recovery looks like.
17 min read
Is Sugar Addiction Real? What 20 Years of Neuroscience Actually Says
The scientific evidence on sugar addiction is complex. Here's what two decades of brain imaging and behavioral studies actually reveal about sugar's grip on your brain.
12 min read
How to Stop Sugar Cravings Without White-Knuckling It Through
Science-backed strategies to beat sugar cravings using biology, not willpower. Learn why you crave sweets and how to stop the cycle for good.
15 min read