The danger of deliciousness - food addiction

by Alisha Smith | Thursday, April 08, 2010

I’ll admit to being prone to a good finger-pointing session when it comes to laying blame on the media, fast-food companies and a range of other sources for our sky-rocketing obesity levels.

At other times I’ve wondered if it’s just a matter of ‘will power’ and of being ‘determined enough’ to avoid the fast food restaurants and the shiny, crinkly packages that stock our supermarket shelves. I’ve marvelled at stories that chart the demise of more than a few apparently healthy and happy people; reading wide-eyed and open-mouthed as they recount tales of midnight, midday and mid-morning binges.  ...read more

New Research on Sugar Addiction

by Ryan Hogan | Wednesday, December 10, 2008

The following post is authored by Networks head online trainer Alisha Smith: We’ve all suffered from the 3pm energy slump and all too often find ourselves feeling unable to resist the temptation of a chocolate bar (or two) to make it through the rest of the day. However, while we often put down our sweet indiscretions to a lack of willpower, recently released research demonstrates the truth behind the highly addictive power of that little white crystal we all crave- sugar.  ...read more