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2023-02-20
How Can I Manage My Sweet Tooth?!

Dr. Arnan Sisson, PT / February 20, 2022

Maybe you love cookies. Or M&Ms. Or anything that’s rolled in sugar.


That’s completely normal, according to almost 50 percent of our new clients.


However, it’s typically not just the sweetness that appeals to your taste buds, belly, and brain. It’s a diabolically delicious combination of sugar, fat, and salt that makes certain foods nearly irresistible. There’s even a special name for them: hyperpalatable.


In fact, food manufacturers use this flavor formula to create products you can’t stop eating. (It’s great for sales, after all.)


The biggest challenge with these foods is their availability: They’re everywhere, including your kitchen.


So, remember Berardi’s First Law:

If a food is in your house or possession, either you, someone you love, or someone you marginally tolerate will eventually eat it.

This also leads to the corollary of Berardi’s First Law:


If a healthy food is in your house or possession, either you, someone you love, or someone you marginally tolerate will eventually eat it.


We’re not saying you should make sweets off-limits. Instead, shape your environment to set yourself up for success.


What would happen if, next time you visit the grocery store, you bought some fruit for dessert instead of that jumbo pack of Oreos? 
Try it, and observe what happens.

Still struggling? Give us a call to schedule an appt with our nutritionist (804) 492-3256