Princeton University studies have shown that mice fed a high sugar diet undergo a physiological and psychological addiction similar to cocaine addiction. Americans consume on average 150 pounds of sugar a year, fueled by the hidden sugars in most processed foods that we eat, in the form of high fructose corn syrup. It’s not just the obvious sweets like pastries and those in the picture that cause the problem. The majority of processed foods that we purchase containe high fructose corn syrup. This addiction has led to our nationwide epidemic of obesity, heart disease and diabetes. I am a recovering “sugar addict”. Continue reading »