Six years ago, I wrote an article about sugar addiction that to this day is one of my most visited blog posts.
I embarked on a fun little project this past summer of revisiting my most clicked on blog posts of all time. You may remember that the 3rd most popular post was about Dannon Light and Fit Yogurt.
Well today I’m back revisiting my 2nd most popular blog of all time, and this one doesn’t surprise me at all. And that’s because it’s one of the more controversial topics in my world: sugar addiction.
The article is titled, “Sugar Addiction: A Summary of the Science.”
I was (and still am) drawn to this topic because I am fascinated by the science (I’ll always be a “wanna be” neurobiologist at heart) and find it clinically relevant for a lot of my clients and colleagues. Teasing through the research requires a lot of focus and a willingness to consider/reconsider the way I approach my work with my clients.
I am asking myself today, “Do I stand by what I wrote back then?”
There have been a lot of changes and updates in the field of food addiction research since I wrote this blog post back in 2018.
New terms have been developed. “Ultra processed food addiction” has replaced “sugar addiction.” New research has been conducted. And The Yale Food Addiction has been updated, alongside a version for adolescents.
Because the science has evolved, there are considerable updates to what I can say about my understanding of food addiction.
However, I can confidently say that I stand by what I wrote with the knowledge I had at the time. And more importantly, I stand by my process of how I wrote this blog post and remain committed to a similar process today.
I took considerable time to read and critique the scientific literature to the very best of my ability. And I coupled that research with my clinical experience, as informed by the wisdom of my clients.
You better believe that an updated blog on this topic is coming down the pipeline. But I am still very curious, “Do YOU want more content like this?” Do you like having articles with opinions on foods, topics and other reviews like this one? If so, message me on Instagram and let me know.
Thank you, as always, for being here. I strive to bring a nuanced, compassionate, and caring approach to food and body healing. And I know that’s why you’re here too. It’s nice to be with you.
My career has taught me how much I love helping others learn and grow. That’s why I began creating online courses in the first place. Here is a list of free resources for clinicians that can be downloaded and you can also check out all my online training programs for clinicians and dietitians. The goal for all of these is to help you work with your clients.
