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30 sats \ 1 reply \ @RoundaboutStacker 29 Dec 2023 \ on: Sugar and Alzheimers health
The concept of sugar being poison has unfortunately not gotten through the propaganda in the western world. Sugar is incredibly addictive. It also makes your blood sticky and affects all parts of your body, including your brain. Just as drugs rewire your brain to demand more, so does sugar. Retraining your taste buds to not demand sugar takes a lot of work and patience, but is well worth it.
Not surprised your sweat toothed relative is having cognitive issues, I've seen the same in people dear to me, very sad to see.
Thanks for your note. I'm beginning to think that sugar is one of those things for which moderation just doesn't work well.
Do you do any sugar or fruit at all, how do you make things work? My boundaries in this area are still in flux, I'm trying to figure out what makes sense. This recent contact with my relative with the cognitive issues has definitely made me take it more seriously.
I'm really looking forward to getting back to my own kitchen, and making my own food. In the past week there has been a constant spread of fresh treats, leftover treats, all kinds of gifts of sugary foods. Once I give say to myself that it's all a hard NO, it's easier.
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