The Agent of Wealth
Health is Wealth: How to Overcome Your Sugar Addiction With Dr. Vera Tarman
Did you know that approximately 75% of Americans eat excess amounts of sugar, many of whom could be classified as having a sugar addiction? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth podcast, Marc Bautis and John Williams invite Dr. Vera Tarman on the show. Tarman is a clinical physician, author, speaker and food addiction expert who believes that an addiction to sugar can be as treacherous as an addition to alcohol, tobacco and even cocaine. Tarman’s expertise includes hands-on experience as a recovering food addict who has maintained a 100-pound weight loss for more than 12 years.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What classifies a sugar addiction?
- How genetics, previous additions and environment may play a role in food addiction.
- How and why sugar is considered a gateway drug.
- How sugar plays a role in the leading causes of death worldwide.
- A discussion of the difference between passion and addiction.
- And more!
This is the second installment in a six-part Agent of Wealth series, called “Health is Wealth.” Listen to the other episodes:
- How to Start Exercising and Stay Motivated
- How Collaborative Problem-Solving Can Lead to Better Parenting
- Tools for Solving Common Sleep Issues
- How to Build Resilience
- How to Eat for Energy
Resources:
Episode Transcript & Blog | Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction (2019) | Addictions Unplugged – Dr. Vera Tarman’s Website | Sugar-Free for Life Support Group | Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction (Podcast) | Bautis Financial: (862) 205-5000
Did you know that approximately 75% of Americans eat excess amounts of sugar, many of whom could be classified as having a sugar addiction? In this episode of The Agent of Wealth podcast, Marc Bautis and John Williams invite Dr. Vera Tarman on the show. Tarman is a clinical physician, author, speaker and food addiction expert who believes that an addiction to sugar can be as treacherous as an addition to alcohol, tobacco and even cocaine. Tarman’s expertise includes hands-on experience as a recovering food addict who has maintained a 100-pound weight loss for more than 12 years.
In this episode, you will learn:
- What classifies a sugar addiction?
- How genetics, previous additions and environment may play a role in food addiction.
- How and why sugar is considered a gateway drug.
- How sugar plays a role in the leading causes of death worldwide.
- A discussion of the difference between passion and addiction.
- And more!
This is the second installment in a six-part Agent of Wealth series, called “Health is Wealth.” Listen to the other episodes:
- How to Start Exercising and Stay Motivated
- How Collaborative Problem-Solving Can Lead to Better Parenting
- Tools for Solving Common Sleep Issues
- How to Build Resilience
- How to Eat for Energy
Resources:
Episode Transcript & Blog | Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction (2019) | Addictions Unplugged – Dr. Vera Tarman’s Website | Sugar-Free for Life Support Group | Food Junkies: Recovery from Food Addiction (Podcast) | Bautis Financial: (862) 205-5000