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    "A highly cited study in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews found that sugar—as pervasive as it is—meets the criteria for a substance of abuse and may be addictive to those who binge on it. It does this by affecting the chemistry of the limbic system, the part of the brain that’s associated with emotional control." "It’s these findings that spurred Paul van der Velpen, head of Amsterdam’s health services, to warn people that sugar is a drug, “just like alcohol and tobacco.” He wrote a column on the city’s public health website Tuesday calling for stronger government action regarding sugar." "Earlier this year, the American Heart Association cited research that shows sugary soft drinks are responsible for 180,000 deaths worldwide each year."                 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Frederick E. Berry Library

Here's the comprehensive guide:

**Break Sugar Addiction**
* A highly cited study in the journal Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews found that sugar meets the criteria for a substance of abuse and may be addictive to those who binge on it.
* Sugar affects the chemistry of the limbic system, the part of the brain associated with emotional control.
* Paul van der Velpen, head of Amsterdam's health services, warns that sugar is a drug, "just like alcohol and tobacco."
* The American Heart Association cites research that shows sugary soft drinks are responsible for 180,000 deaths worldwide each year.

**Sugar and Alzheimer's Disease**
* A new study theorizes that high fructose consumption may be a prime cause of Alzheimer's disease.
* Fructose can trigger a neural activity that leads to a foraging response that was important for survival but does not turn off in a modern world full of junk food.
* Recurrent fructose metabolism might lead to progressive brain changes seen in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

**Cerebral Fructose Metabolism**
* Fructose metabolism can lead to progressive brain changes seen in the development of Alzheimer's disease.

**Remove Foods That Cause Disease**
* A study published in 2014 in JAMA Internal Medicine found an association between a high-sugar diet and a greater risk of dying from heart disease.
* People who got 17% to 21% of their calories from added sugar had a 38% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared with those who consumed 8% of their calories as added sugar.

**Foods That Improve Cognitive Thinking**
* Blueberries, strawberries, cherries, rosemary, cinnamon, sage, turmeric, cumin, coconut oil, coffee, fatty fish, nuts, eggs, folic acid, whole grains, dark chocolate, avocado, beans and legumes, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, B-12 complex, vitamin E in food (not supplements), sativa, lion's mane, lutein, zeaxanthin, blackcurrant juice, agaricus bisporus, cruciferous vegetables

**Foods That Decrease Cognitive Thinking**
* Aspartame, white food (bread, pasta, cakes), beer, processed meats (bacon, smoked turkey), microwave popcorn, processed cheese (Mozzarella, cheez whiz), sugars (insulin resistance), diet soda/sodas (aluminum), fluoride (added to drinking water), mercury (vaccines), high fructose syrup (smoking), nicotine (trans fats), margarine and frosting (French fries), doughnuts ("silver-filling" / tooth fillings are toxic)

Remember to always consult with a healthcare professional before making any significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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