The reason sugar is such a troublemaker is how it messes with our bodies and makes it harder to say “no” to more sugar in the future. Like a drug, it tickles the pleasure center in our brains and causes us to want more and more. Eating sugar retrains your taste buds, causing you to require more and more sugar to enjoy the same sweetness. And when you’re eating more sugar, you’re eating less healthy food the rest of the day.
