In this episode, I sit down with Elanie and Kay from Renegade Nutrition, a dynamic duo challenging the status quo of subpar health.

Here’s what we’ll cover in the video:

The Science of Sugar Addiction: How sugar affects your brain like a drug and creates a cycle of dependency.

Breaking the Cravings Cycle: The difference between quitting cold turkey vs. a gradual approach—and which one works best.

The Power of Nutrition: How consuming plenty of protein and fats help stabilize blood sugar and eliminate cravings.

Supplements & Natural Solutions: The best foods, minerals, and supplements to curb sugar cravings without relying on willpower.

Why Modern Life Depletes Dopamine: How social media, processed foods, and stress make cravings worse—and how to reset your system naturally.

If you’re ready to take back control of your health and stop letting sugar control your decisions, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to help you get there.

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https://www.youtube.com/@renegadenutrition3966

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00:00 - Intro & guest introduction

01:32 - Recap of the previous podcast episode

02:25 - How sugar affects dopamine and can lead to addiction

04:23 - Cravings, binge eating, and cognitive impact

06:00 - Kay’s personal experience with sugar addiction

10:50 - Social media, dopamine, and cravings connection

14:00 - Reasons behind sugar cravings

16:00 - Elanie's preferred protocol - going cold turkey at first

16:18 - Cold turkey vs. gradual sugar withdrawal approach

28:30 - Journaling to understand connections between our intake and cravings

30:30 - Protein and fat to reduce cravings

34:30 - Specific meals that support blood sugar balance

37:05 - Amino acids and their role in cravings

40:00 - Supplements for cravings

46:37 - Nutritional strategies to support dopamine & GLP-1

50:15 - Eat a big ass steak

55:00 - Sleep is so crucial to mitigate and manage cravings

58:00 - Elanie's preferred sugar alternatives

1:01:02 - Forming new memories and traditions

#cravings #sugarcravings #dopamine

Disclaimer: The information on this channel is for educational purposes and is not intended to be a substitute for medical advice or therapy. The views and opinions expressed by podcast guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Kristina Dobyns or Beyond Binge Eating.