Welcome to the Phoenix Helix podcast dedicated to maximizing autoimmune health through the paleo

diet and lifestyle. While there is no cure for autoimmune disease, the choices we make every day

can have a powerful impact on how we feel. I'm Eileen Laird, your host from PhoenixHelix.com, and I reduced my

rheumatoid arthritis pain by 95%, which took me from a life of excruciating

pain and disability back to a full and beautiful life. A short disclaimer, I'm neither a doctor

nor a nutritionist and the opinions expressed here are personal. Always consult with your

health care team before making medical decisions. Now let's get on to the show.

Welcome to episode 141. Today our topic is sugar cravings and how to overcome them.

While not everyone has a sweet tooth, a lot of us do, and it can be hard to break the sugar habit.

Today we're going to be looking at this from multiple angles, the biology behind cravings, emotions surrounding food, and the psychology of habit change. Throughout the show,

we'll be sharing practical tips for making conscious choices surrounding food rather than being

driven by our cravings. So my guest is Dr. Vicky Batia.

She's a clinical psychologist and a Whole 30 coach who has a holistic approach to optimal health.

I'm very excited to have her on the show.

Welcome to the show, Vicky.

Thank you so much for having me.

I'm honored to be here.

As always, I'm really excited to dive into this conversation.

But before we do that,

let's give a shout out to our podcast sponsor, Paleo on the Go. They are a frozen meal delivery

service and 100% of their menu is compliant with the elimination phase of the Paleo Autoimmune

Protocol. And one thing I want to draw your attention to today, that in addition to everything on their menu being AIP, they also have a Whole 30 menu on the website, which are AIP plus Whole 30.

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