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Why do we crave sugar?

Aakanksha Ahire

Mid-Day
Lifestyle
By Aakanksha Ahire
Published Oct 24, 2023

Psychological factors

Stress and emotional triggers can lead individuals to seek comfort in sugary foods as a form of emotional coping

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Behavioural factors

Regular consumption of sugary foods can create a habit, making the body expect and crave sugar at certain times of the day or after meals

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Biological factors

The brain`s reward system reacts to sugar consumption, releasing dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure. This can cause a desire for more sugar

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Physiological factors

If a person is living with diabetes and is on anti-diabetic medications, they may experience sugar cravings when there is a drastic drop in blood sugar levels

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Lifestyle and nutritional factors

Disrupted sleep patterns, unhealthy diets, and dehydration often drive individuals to opt for sugary beverages

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