The early 90’s drunk TDA was in love with Bobbie Brown, this one not that one! I would have never admitted at the time, but in hindsight I have no doubt that despite my obvious machismo I would have chosen a lifetime supply of booze over the sweet Ms Cherry Pie. Speaking of things sweet and sugary, TDA researcher Zentient sent this link in that describes recent research that suggests a relationship between a child’s sweet tooth and a proclivity towards alcoholism.
The results, however, don’t mean a child who likes ultra-sweetened foods will become an alcoholic. It’s just a link between sweet preference and family members with alcoholism. “At this point, we don’t know whether this higher ‘bliss point’ for sweets is a marker for later alcohol use,” Mennella said.~ Yahoo News
Don’t go locking up the treats from your kids though, because I can honestly say I never had much a sweet tooth until after I had quit drinking and discovered the magic of black coffee and a sugary contrasting dessert.
