Gasia, Mike and Sal talk to Dr. Nicole Avena about the amount of sugar in our children's favorite snacks

How much sugar is in our children's favorite snacks, and what you can give them instead.

Ted Ed: Why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation

When you eat something loaded with sugar, your taste buds, your gut and your brain all take notice. This activation of your reward system is not unlike how bodies process addictive substances such as alcohol or nicotine -- an overload of sugar spikes dopamine levels and leaves you craving more. Nicole Avena explains why sweets and treats should be enjoyed in moderation.

Dr. Avena on "The Doctors"

Watch Dr. Nicole Avena as she joins The Doctors to discuss hidden sources of sugar found in commonly eaten foods and condiments. Link to "The Doctors" website.