In today's episode, we take a hard look at the addictive nature of the powdery white stuff...sugar! Why do sugar cravings go up in early recovery? We detail the two different types of cravings. We discuss reactive hypoglycemia and its connection to recovery. We talk blood sugar management and why it's a key relapse prevention tool. We answer the question, what is a comfort food really...We also address the controversy of whether sugar withdrawal is a real thing or not. Lastly, we share why success rates are so high for programs that use nutrition therapy, and have a deep understanding of blood sugar management and use it as a foundational tool in their treatment protocols. I hope you'll feel more confident in your choices and healing journey after listening to todays episode! Don't forget to check out Recovery U as a way to start putting action into what you are learning here. More info at www.theaddictionnutritionist.com