This lifestyle, coupled with
a SAD diet high in sugar and toxic additives «generally regarded as safe» by the FDA, contributes to increased body fat and cortisol levels from chronic stress.
This study looked at two
diets: a carbohydrate rich
diet (one rich
in plant carbohydrates similar to fruits and vegetables humans consume) and pitted it against the Western, Standard American
Diet (
SAD)(think
high in simple refined carbs, added
sugars, and unhealthy fats — this is found
in most all home cooked, grocery prepared, and restaurant meals as they use convenient processed ingredients).