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Did you know the average person consumes a staggering 82 pounds of added sugar annually? In this eye-opening episode of The Dr. Josh Axe Show, we dive deep into the world of sugar and its devastating impact on our health. Dr. Axe reveals the surprising sources of hidden sugars and shares powerful strategies for breaking free from sugar's grip.\n\nTune in to discover:\n\n\nThe shocking link between sugar and chronic diseases like diabetes, cancer, and heart disease\n\nWhy artificial sweeteners may be sabotaging your health goals\n\nNature's sweetest alternatives that won't spike your blood sugar\n\nThe gut-brain connection: How probiotics and fermented foods can crush your cravings\n\nEssential nutrients that balance blood sugar and curb your sweet tooth\n\nDr. Axe's top tips for a successful sugar detox\n\n\nWhether you're battling constant cravings or simply want to optimize your health, this episode is a must-listen. Learn how to reclaim control over your diet, boost your energy, and transform your health. Don't miss out on the keys to breaking free from sugar's addictive cycle \u2013 your body will thank you!\n\n\nWant more of The Dr. Josh Axe Show? Subscribe to the YouTube channel.\n\nFollow Dr. Josh Axe\nInstagram\nTwitter\nFacebook\nTik-Tok\n\n------\xa0\n\nShow Notes:\xa0\n\n00:00 Dr. Josh Axe\u2019s sugar detox story\n03:49 Biggest sources of hidden & added sugars\n11:12 Why sugar is so damaging to our bodies\n16:53 How to manage sugar cravings\n21:44 Sugar alternatives & replacements\n32:18 Other ways to reduce sugar cravings\n37:01 Nutrients that will decrease sugar cravings & balance blood sugar\n\n------\xa0\n\nLinks:\xa0\n\nhttps://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/are-you-consuming-too-much-sugar\n\nhttps://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/added-sugar-in-the-diet/\n\nhttp://www.heart.org\n\nhttps://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0166077\n\nhttps://www.veri.co/learn/cortisol-insulin-resistance\n\nhttps://www.hsph.harvard.edu/prc/2020/09/24/drinking-water-us-implications/\n\nhttps://www.levelshealth.com/blog/the-science-on-sugar-cravings-and-how-to-beat-them\n\nhttps://www.bmj.com/content/378/bmj-2022-071204\n\nhttps://journals.plos.org/plosmedicine/article?id=10.1371/journal.pmed.1003950\n\nhttps://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/22/10/5228\n\nhttps://usrtk.org/sweeteners/aspartame_health_risks/\n\nhttps://klinio.com/hub/article/monk-fruit-and-diabetes\n\nhttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/why-you-should-use-monk-fruit-sweetener\n\nhttps://health-ade.com/blogs/blog/monk-fruit-vs-stevia-which-sugar-alternative-is-best\n\nhttps://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-allulose\n\nhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/allulose-in-human-diet-the-knowns-and-the-unknowns/74020152A1262DF4D7942A4DB54B6E37\n\nhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2022-11-sweet-systematic-honey-cardiometabolic.html\n\nhttps://www.utoronto.ca/news/study-suggests-honey-reduces-cardiometabolic-risks\n\nhttps://www.verywellhealth.com/raw-honey-blood-sugar-cholesterol-6890727\n\nhttps://casadesante.com/blogs/probiotics/best-probiotic-for-sugar-cravings\n\nhttps://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2021/07/fermented-food-diet-increases-microbiome-diversity-lowers-inflammation\n\nhttps://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/cravings/\n\nhttps://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/food-cravings-eat-less\n\nhttps://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/3/538\n\nhttps://drianstern.com/blogs/learn/how-to-stop-sugar-cravings-with-nutritional-supplements\n\nhttps://www.emedihealth.com/nutrition/nutrient-deficiencies-cause-sugar-cravings\n\nhttps://www.nourishhealth.com.au/7-supplements-to-sugar-cravings/\n\nhttps://nootropicblend.com/sugar-craving-supplements/\n\nhttps://thehealthyrd.com/helpful-supplements-for-sugar-cravings/