Is Britney's toxic diet to blame for her erratic behaviour?

by Martha Edwards (Subscribe to Martha Edwards's posts)
Dec 18th 2007 8:25AM

It's like watching a car crash in slow motion--horrifying, yet strangely fascinating. Yes, folks, I'm talking about Britney Spears, the head-shaving, red-light-running tabloid queen who has been the subject of way too much scrutiny lately. But could her diet be to blame for all the mishaps of the last few years? Sounds preposterous.

Not so fast. According to Dr. Timothy Brantley, her addiction is to blame. Her addiction to sugar, that is. She's on a virtual roller coaster of sugar highs and lows, which are only fueled by her other staple foods, caffeine and fast food. Her improper nutrition has thrown her hormones out of whack and her erratic behaviour is a result of becoming hyper from sugar, according to this article.

If you ask me, this point of view has some merit, but I think it's much more complex than eating habits. What are your thoughts?

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Dina 12-18-2007 @ 11:55AM

I think it's definately possible that her diet is controlling her behavior. I agree though that it's not just her eating habits that are affecting her. Her eating habits coupled with whatever is going on with her mentally are exasperating the problem.

It's really sad to watch what is happening to her.

Vishaal 12-18-2007 @ 5:25PM

I get that diet affects mood and whatnot...but this man is just looking for some media attention! He's just trying, really hard, to tie in something really 'media' like Britney to his diet plan. I know people who eat WAY WAY WAY more junk than Briteny and are completely normal and sane!

He's just being as much a media whore as Britney...although I love her songs! LOl....gimme gimme MORE =P

Rae 12-30-2007 @ 7:59PM

I can go on forever about how I detest Britney, but that aside, her diet(which is very poor and unhealthy) is definitely not the sole cause of her inexcusable, trashy behavior. There's definitely some deeper psychological issues that are underlying her impulsive actions. Her diet could be precipitating it, though. :)

Sandra 1-07-2008 @ 7:11PM

I saw this story in the news. The expert never said that food was Britney's only problem. The story was about how foods can influence your mood. Basically, if you have issues -- a lousy diet can make it even worse. Every time I see Britney she is eating junk!!! Yuck!

mims 1-08-2008 @ 12:23PM

brittney has a case of full blown parasite infection or yeast. these make u go bonkers and cause a web of deadly illnesses if not addressed. someone please give her some colonics.

kathy 1-14-2008 @ 8:57AM

eating problems, drug problems, it really doesn't matter until she wakes up and realized that she has a problem and gets the help she needs. She acts like just having the name "Britney Spears" makes everything OK.