Overview
Especially during the winter season, how can we avoid a sugar crash? In this WFAA segment, Julie Fratantoni, PhD, shares insight into the impact of sugar on cognitive health, revealing how chronic elevation of blood sugar is associated with an increased, long-term risk of dementia as well as other significant short-term effects.Dr. Fratantoni highlights the potential for a negative impact on both mood and focus in daily life, factors that naturally shape well-being, productivity and social interactions. Recent research suggests that consumption of fructose or high fructose corn syrup, the most common sweeteners in candy, can even impair our inhibition, creating a viscous cycle of struggling to say "no" to another piece of candy.She offers these three tips to help you and your family avoid a sugar crash:“”