My guest today is Dr. Nicole Avena, a groundbreaking research neuroscientist, author, and speaker dedicated to unraveling the mysteries of our relationship with food and how it impacts our brain and body.

In this thought-provoking interview, Dr. Nicole Avena reveals the shocking truth about how sugars and sweeteners affect our brain and body based on her research. Dr. Avena sheds light on the addictive nature of sweet taste itself and explains how sweeteners can also contribute to health issues. We also discuss practical tips to reduce sugar cravings and intake.

About Inka Land
Inka Land (MSc neuropsychology) passionately explores tools and habits for mental well-being, brain health, and a balanced lifestyle. She's a TEDx speaker and co-author of educational books on health.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction
02:05 What are the different kinds of sugars and sweeteners?
05:00 What happens in the brain when you eat sugar?
09:25 Problem with modern foods, brain, and health
12:15 Riskiest sugars and sweeteners
15:10 How sweet taste itself causes addiction
18:20 Are fruits unhealthy?
23:50 Signs and symptoms of sugar addiction
26:20 The effects of sugar on metabolism and dopamine
29:45 Can sugar relieve anxiety?
31:30 Should we eat sugar at all?
34:15 How much sugar per day?
36:35 Sugar and longevity. How to reverse aging?
37:34 How to control sugar cravings and stop eating sugar?
39:05 "natural" products in shops
40:17 cooking and processed foods
43:45 coke vs coke zero (diet coke)
46:25 Supplements to reduce sugar cravings?
48:50 Dr. Nicole Avena Links

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