It’s Not Your Fault Written by Susan Blackard, R.N., N.D.c.,
M.H.A., F.N.P.c.    Saturday, 25 June 2011 22:23 Read : 1468
times   besity is most often identified with diets high in fat
and sugar, combined with a lack of physical activity. It’s not
as easily accepted that obesity may be directly related to
addiction. The obvious pound-packing obesity culprits tend to be
high amounts of trans-fats, refined carbohydrates and white
sugar. While high doses of fat and sugar trigger dopamine in the
brain and become addictive, it’s the unnoticed ingredients in
these foods (and even in some branded “healthy” foods) that are
most likely fueling a desire for and even addiction to these
foods. Yes, Americans are unknowingly addicted.  The purpose of
this article is to expose the truth about how processed foods
are driving cravings and causing obesity in our country. The
shocking, yet inspiring, truth with obese patients is that it’s
not their fault.  How can this be?   Let’s take a common
American staple, diet soda. How