Sugar Addiction is the addiction that no one talks about, not even addicts themselves. It is characterized by cravings for sweet foods, and bingeing. Linked to litany of serious health concerns from obesity, osteoporosis, depression, heart disease, diabetes and cancer, sugar addiction is a North American epidemic: Silent and deadly.
Extensive research on the health hazards of sugar consumption has been published over the past 50 years. This research leaves no doubt. Addicted or not, sugar consumed even in small doses does damage to our bodies.
Full of facts, stories, hope and empowerment this presentation will address how sugar compromises our health, what makes it addictive and ways to recover. Since children and adolescents are the fastest growing consumers of sugar, this presentation is particularily pertinent to parents.
Speaker: Florence Pastoor, B.A., M. Phil: Florence Pastoor has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Philosophy from Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland.
She has conducted over 10 years of research into the issue of sugar, sugar addiction and eating disorders. She is currently writing and directing a documentary addressing these issues.