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Here Are Some of the Best Ways to Outsmart Your Sugar Cravings
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Nicole Avena
There’s mounting evidence that sugar can be toxic…even lethal. It can lead to many physical and mental problems and can act like a drug in the brain. When you consume sugar, it boosts the feel-good neurotransmitter dopamine in the brain and causes your blood sugar to spike, which makes you feel