Are You Addicted to Refined Sugar?

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Quiz Questions

1.
Can you say “no” to something sugary you love eating if you genuinely aren't hungry?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  If it's dessert, no
- D.
  Sometimes
2.
If you want dessert after a meal, is fruit enough for you?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
3.
Does simply seeing your favorite sugary foods make you want to eat them, even when you’re not hungry?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  Yes if it's around brunch/lunch/dinner time
- C.
  No
- D.
  Sometimes
4.
Do you normally eat/drink something sugary or processed between one and three times every day? (Not including fruit)
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No, sometimes I don't have anything
- C.
  No, I always eat/drink more than that
5.
Do you always have something sugary with you wherever you go?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
6.
Do you find it difficult to focus without something sugary in your tum?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
7.
Is eating something sugary the first thing that enters your mind when you encounter a situation you perceive as stressful?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
8.
Do you experience sugar crashes?
- A.
  Yes, often
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
9.
Do you drink a lot of sugary drinks (including fruit juice) every day?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  It's not a lot, but it's not a little either
- D.
  It's not a lot, but I usually drink something at specific times of the day
10.
True or false: A meal isn't complete without dessert
- A.
  True
- B.
  False
11.
Do you find it difficult to stop eating processed foods?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  I eat them but not every day
12.
Could you go one day without sugary or processed food?
- A.
  Yes, easily
- B.
  Yes, but it would feel as though something's missing
- C.
  Yes, but I'd feel miserable
- D.
  No, it would be torture!
13.
Do you find yourself wanting to eat something sweet first thing in the morning?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
14.
Do you feel embarrassed about how much sugar you eat?
- A.
  Yes, always
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
15.
Do you hide some of the sugary foods that you buy?
- A.
  All the time
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
16.
Do you find yourself during the day thinking about when you can get your next “fix" of sugar?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
- D.
  No, but I often look forward to a dessert after meals
17.
If you had to quit sugar, how would you feel?
- A.
  Mortified
- B.
  Concerned
- C.
  Fine/Happy
- D.
  Excited/Ready to take on the challenge
18.
If you don't get to eat dessert after a meal, how do you feel?
- A.
  Unsatisfied
- B.
  Unhappy/frustrated
- C.
  Absolutely fine
- D.
  I don't always eat dessert, so it depends
19.
Sugary foods, for me, are mainly...
- A.
  Something I eat only once in a while
- B.
  Something I need to eat a lot less of
- C.
  My saviour
- D.
  A must-have treat
- E.
  Impossible to resist
20.
How do you mostly feel when you eat sugar?
- A.
  Good
- B.
  Happy
- C.
  Guilty
- D.
  Embarrassed/Ashamed
21.
Do you always eat sweet foods at more or less the same time every day?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
22.
Do you get cranky if you don’t eat something sweet?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
23.
Do you regularly crave refined carbs?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
24.
Do you tend to eat the same kinds of sugary foods every day?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
25.
Can you watch a film (at home or the theater) without munching on snacks, like popcorn?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
26.
Do you always have a sweet snack to hand when you have a hot drink?
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
27.
Do you look forward to specific times of the day because it's when you eat your favorite sweet "treat?"
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  Sometimes
28.
You're stuck on a desert island, what do you (honestly) miss the most?
- A.
  Family/friends, technology, my home, and my favorite sweet and/or processed "treats"
- B.
  Family/friends, technology, and my home
- C.
  Other + my favorite sweet and/or processed "treats"
- D.
  Other, but not sugary/processed foods
29.
How many sugars do you take in your tea/coffee/hot chocolate/other hot drink?
- A.
  Only one teaspoon
- B.
  2-3 teaspoons
- C.
  More than three teaspoons
- D.
  None
30.
You've got a sugar craving at an inconvenient time. What do you do?
- A.
  Ignore it as best as possible and do something else until it goes away
- B.
  Get something delivered asap
- C.
  Walk/drive to your nearest store straight away or asap
- D.
  Other, with the intention of satisfying your craving asap

Quiz Outcomes

1.
You're not highly addicted to sugar!
You eat sugar but not to excess, and the fact that you can easily say no when you really don't feel like eating something sugary suggests that you're not highly addicted.If you wanted to eliminate it from your diet completely you might still find it a little challenging, but you would also probably find it easier than most.
2.
You're a habitual sugar eater
You're a habitual sugar eater more than anything as you like to consume sugary foods at certain times of the day or during particular situations. You're probably slightly addicted, too. It's not anything extreme because you can sometimes say no to sugary foods and feel fine about it. Watch out, though, as sugar is in almost everything, including savory foods. The last thing you need is to develop a full-blown addiction.If you wanted to give up refined sugar completely, it might feel a little challenging because an ingrained habit is an ingrained habit, so it would initially feel as though something important is missing. That said, it certainly isn't impossible.
3.
You’re addicted to sugar
You show definite signs of addiction. It may not quite be at the extreme level, but it’s there nonetheless. It’s not guaranteed, but there’s the possibility of your addiction worsening overtime. If you’re willing to help yourself, you can turn it around.
4.
You’re highly addicted to sugar
You show all the signs of being extremely addicted to sugar. Please don’t feel bad about it; it’s not your fault, and many people struggle with the same issue, so you’re not alone. That doesn’t mean you’re stuck for life. If you’re willing to help yourself, you can turn it around.

Are You Addicted to Refined Sugar?

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