I speak about addictions very freely and with all of my patients. I do this as I feel that addictions are no more than energy thieves. Whether the addiction is alcohol, drugs, nicotine, iPhone, family drama or perfectionism— they are all energy thieves. There are some foods that contain addictive substances.
One of these is white or milk chocolate. Both of these types of chocolate are chopped full of sugar and fat. These substances provide a dopamine fix, which makes you feel good. Dark chocolate does not have a lot fo sugar. The higher the percentage the less sugar and more bitter. Dark chocolate is beneficial to your health.
Diet soda is also very addictive. All soft drinks have sugar. As we have discussed, sugar triggers that happy feeling but many sodas have another ingredient and that is caffeine. Yes, caffeine can keep you awake but it can also become addictive. There are many substitutes as home made sun tea, herbal teas, and even just plain water flavored with fresh squeezed lemons of limes.
Stop these addictive foods now
Until tomorrow…