Seymour Flops
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First of all, they will not starve. Food banks, private charity and state aid will ensure that they at least get enough calories to hold body and spirit together.
But none of those will provide the nearly unlimited sweets available to those on the dole. they will provide canned meat and vegetables, bread, rice and soups. It will not be trigger treat for grownups as a trip to the corner store with a snap card often is.
They are very used to buying whatever they want with other people's money. For many of them that includes a lot of sugary salty and fatty foods. They will have withdrawal symptoms. Psychological withdrawal certainly, but also physical withdrawal.
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I am fearful for them, particularly those with mental illness. Their daily or many times daily sugar fix may be the only thing keeping them from doing themselves harm.
I hope it goes without saying that it is their children who may bear the brunt of this.
But none of those will provide the nearly unlimited sweets available to those on the dole. they will provide canned meat and vegetables, bread, rice and soups. It will not be trigger treat for grownups as a trip to the corner store with a snap card often is.
They are very used to buying whatever they want with other people's money. For many of them that includes a lot of sugary salty and fatty foods. They will have withdrawal symptoms. Psychological withdrawal certainly, but also physical withdrawal.
10 Common Sugar Withdrawal Side Effects and How to Deal with Them
- Sugar cravings
- Headaches
- Cranky mood
- Fatigue
- Feeling lightheaded or dizzy
- Anxiety
- Sleep disruption
- Nausea
- Brain fog
- Poor workouts
What Happens When You Stop Eating Sugar? Side Effects Backed by Science and What to Expect - Better Nutrition News
Sugar is a staple in many diets worldwide, found in everything from baked goods to processed snacks, beverages, and even seemingly healthy foods like yogurt and granola bars. While its consumption is often associated with pleasure and energy, excessive sugar intake has been linked to numerous...
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I am fearful for them, particularly those with mental illness. Their daily or many times daily sugar fix may be the only thing keeping them from doing themselves harm.
I hope it goes without saying that it is their children who may bear the brunt of this.