Top 10 Reasons to Stop Eating Sugar – Part 2

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6. SUGAR CAUSES INSULIN RESISTANCE, DIABETES, AND WEIGHT GAIN

Insulin drives glucose into cells from the bloodstream. Elevated blood glucose is toxic, so when excessive amounts of glucose cannot be used properly the pancreas begins to secrete more and more insulin in order to remove it from the bloodstream, leading the body to become insulin resistant. When the body becomes resistant to insulin, the pancreas stops doing its job properly, which is a contributing factor of type II diabetes, which now afflicts about 300 million people worldwide. Insulin also has another important function. It signals the body to store fat, which leads to obesity. Sugar causes weight gain via various mechanisms, including elevated insulin and leptin resistance

7. SUGAR CAUSES PREMATURE AGING

Sugar can attach to proteins in the bloodstream, resulting in AGEs (Advanced Glycation End Products) that damage collagen and elastin production, which are responsible for maintaining skin’s elasticity.

8. SUGAR LEADS TO DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, CHRONIC FATIGUE, IRRITABILITY, AND MOOD SWINGS

Consuming sugar leads to a spike in both blood sugar and feel-good serotonin levels in the brain. When the sugar withdraws from our system, we experience a “crash” creating a cycle of craving and bingeing in both our bodies and our minds. This is not fun for anyone.

9. SUGAR INCREASES HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN

Refined sugars enter the bloodstream quickly, producing rapid fluctuations in blood glucose levels that trigger adrenaline and make children more active. Consider more kid friendly gluten free snacks to help avoid this.

10. SUGAR CAN AFFECT YOUR CHOLESTEROL

Most of the fat generated in the liver gets shipped out as Very Low-Density Lipoprotein (VLDL) particles. High sugar consumption lowers levels of the “good” HDL cholesterol that helps remove VLDL or “bad” cholesterol from the artery walls and has been shown to increase levels of the small, dense LDL and oxidized LDL, which are very bad. This type of fat found in the blood poses an increased risk for heart disease and metabolic syndrome- which is a stepping stone towards obesity, heart disease, diabetes and a shorter lifetime with poor health.

Conclusion

Sugar is empty calories. Consuming a large part of calories as fructose can lead to serious adverse effects on blood markers in as little as 10 weeks. People who eat them instead of other more nutritious foods will probably become deficient in many important nutrients. No doubt about that cutting out refined sugar may be difficult at first, but within a matter of time you’ll begin to experience the positive effects it will have on your mind, body, and overall well-being.

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