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Food Junkies Podcast


Aug 10, 2021

Joan Kent is an ACE-Certified Health Consultant, with a Ph.D. in Psychoactive Nutrition (foods and brain chemistry) and a Master’s degree in exercise physiology. She specializes in ending sugar addiction and binge eating disorder and helping clients reverse Metabolic Syndrome – diabetes, insulin resistance, hypertension, heart disease, high triglycerides, high cholesterol, and more.  Joan offers nutrition support to alleviate mood issues and inflammatory conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, MS, and CIDP. She has written two best-selling books, Stronger Than Sugar and The Sugar-Free Workout.

In this episode:

  • We ask Joan about her dissertation regarding Sugar as a major trigger for both Binge Eating and Cravings
  • What it was like to be the first person to outline the neurochemical pathway of addiction to Sugar/White Flour more than 20 years ago.
  • Should we eat what we crave???
  • How Fruit Addiction and Sugar Addiction may be one and the same.
  • We wanted to know more about Protein and Fiber!
  • Of course, we asked about VOLUME!
  • We covered Carbs and SLEEP!
  • Joan talked to us about working out SUGAR-FREE!
  • How to fuel athletes who are overcoming Sugar/Food Addiction
  • And as always, our Signature Question!

Follow Joan Kent:

Website: https://www.lastresortnutrition.com/joan-kent-ph-d/

Books: https://www.lastresortnutrition.com/books/

Articles: https://www.lastresortnutrition.com/articles/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joan.kent.334

The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede the professional relationship and direction of your healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.