Our nutrition columnist LeeAnn Weintraub on ways to lower intake of sugar and fat.
It may not come as a surprise that a diet high in sugar and fat is linked to weight and health problems. Interesting new research suggests that regular consumption of these high-sugar, high-fat foods may actually rewire the brain. Indulging in treats in moderation sounds like a reasonable goal, but can prove to be quite challenging.evaluated brain activity in a group of volunteers who consumed a high-sugar, high-fat dessert daily in addition to their normal diet.
Examples of high-fat and high-sugar foods include ice cream, pastries and other baked goods, sugar-sweetened yogurt, some sugar-sweetened breakfast cereals and fried foods. It’s possible that there are individual differences that make some people more susceptible to craving high-sugar, high-fat foods.
When the brain learns to prefer high-sugar and high-fat foods, it can be difficult to cut back. Regular consumption of these foods is associated with high blood pressure, inflammation, weight gain, diabetes and fatty liver. Plus, regular consumption of these foods can result in a diet lacking fiber, protein, and other essential nutrients. Research shows that most Americans consume 55-92 grams of added sugar daily.
Eating foods that are high in fat and sugar can contribute to both overeating and imbalanced nutrition, making it difficult to achieve and maintain health goals. Plus, based on these findings, it seems that regular consumption of high-sugar, high-fat foods activates the brain to continue to seek out these indulgent foods as a reward. What are the best ways to cut back on excess sugar and fat?
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