Running Lean

187. Why Moderating Sugar is so Difficult

07.28.2023 - By Patrick McGilvrayPlay

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I think we all know that eating too much sugar is not good for you.

Excess sugar consumption has been linked to all sorts of metabolic dysfunction like high blood pressure, excess weight gain, insulin resistance, and diabetes just to name a few.

So the solution is pretty simple – just moderate your sugar intake.

But why is this so much easier in theory than in practice?

Why is moderating sugar so difficult?

Today I take a deep dive into why moderating sugar is so difficult and offer some practical tips to help you take control of your sugar cravings.

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