February 21, 2022

038: Sugar Addiction with Ashley Wentworth, RD

42 minutes

Join me this week as I chat all things sugar addiction with Ashley Wentworth.

Ashley is a Registered Dietitian, Nutrition Therapist practicing non-diet nutrition with a focus on Intuitive Eating. She is a Health At Every Size© aligned practitioner and specializes in helping people transform their relationships with food and their bodies. She has over 10 years of experience in the nutrition field and understands that diets don’t work and how damaging they can be to our physical, mental, and emotional health. Ashley believes in size diversity, body inclusivity, intuitive eating, and enjoying food.

In this episode we discuss...

where the sugar addiction claim originated from

what are some of the limitations of the studies that show sugar is addictive

some of the research that suggests restriction and dopamine are the source for what feels like addiction, rather than actual addiction

the difference between dieting and the diet mentality

the unintended consequences of psychological restriction

tips for folks who might feel like they’re addicted to sugar

how we can be mindful of our sugar intake without restricting ourselves or fearing sugar

Follow Ashley on Instagram @ashleywentworth.rd or visit her website at ashleywentworth.com.

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