Sugar is one of the most harmful ingredients you can put in your body. But it’s something many of us eat far too much of. According to the latest stats from the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition, the average American eats 76.7g of sugar every day – the equivalent of 19 teaspoons per day. Below we’ll be discussing five of the main harmful effects of sugar and reasons you should limit your consumption.
1. It Has No Nutritional Value
One of the biggest reasons to avoid refined sugar is that it contains no vitamins, minerals, or antioxidants. These nutrients are found in almost every healthy, natural food and are essential for your body’s survival. They support all the internal processes in your body, protect against illness and allow you to perform at your peak.
Eating too much refined sugar often stops you from getting the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your body needs from your diet and causes nutrient deficiencies. These nutrient deficiencies can cause you to feel sluggish, affect how you perform, and lead to serious health problems.
2. It Disrupts Your Energy Levels
Sugar enters the bloodstream quickly and causes a rapid surge in energy levels, followed by a rapid crash. While the initial sugar high may give you a few minutes of increased energy and focus, the overall impact of these constant fluctuations in energy caused by eating too much refined sugar is negative. It makes it very difficult to concentrate for long periods of time, causes you to become unproductive, and makes you feel lethargic.
3. It Causes Weight Gain
Unlike proteins and fats which take longer to digest and have a satiating effect on the body, sugar passes through the digestive system very quickly and doesn’t satisfy your appetite. As a result, you still crave additional after filling up on refined sugar and are very likely to overeat.
Sugar is also hidden in many foods such as bread, sauces, and sodas. Because it doesn’t satisfy your appetite in the same way that other foods do, these hidden sugars add extra calories without you even noticing and cause you to gain weight.
4. It Causes Liver Damage
Many of the refined sugars in foods come in the form of fructose. When you eat too much fructose, it overloads the liver and causes it to turn fructose into fat. This then leads to fatty liver disease and many other liver problems which have a negative impact on your energy levels, digestion, and overall health.
5. It Causes Inflammation In The Body
Numerous studies have shown that eating large amounts of refined sugar can cause excessive inflammation in the body. Not only is this excessive inflammation painful but it also damages your body’s cells and vital organs, and can cause permanent health problems. Inflammation in the body has also been linked with accelerated internal and external aging. Plus, it is also one of the biggest risk factors for chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Watch Your Health Flourish in 10 Days
Sugar is everywhere and anywhere, and its effects on our brain chemistry are so powerful, that breaking free of its grip can be enormously difficult. But here’s some motivation: As soon as you quit sugar, your health can improve rapidly. In fact, it takes just ten days without sugar to see substantial metabolic and neurological improvement according to a study published in the journal Obesity, sponsored by the National Institutes of Health. During the study, after only 10 days, they found that not only did the group lose weight and decrease their blood sugar and blood pressure; they also experienced a 62 percent reduction in all symptoms from all diseases in just 10 days. **
Detox from the Harmful Effects of Sugar
Take control of your sugar intake and finally overcome the cravings. Check out my 10-Day Sugar Detox program. So many benefits: anti-aging, better skin, weight-loss, improved moods, hormonal balance, reduced insulin resistance, and it will give your body a break from the harmful effects of sugar. This program is now available in the Master Vitality Program, Simply Nutritious.
Nourish & Live A Vital Life
… and reclaim your health. Join the Simply Nutritious Program for a simple, natural, no-nonsense holistic approach. Vitality, Radiance & Longevity. Join the movement, join Simply Nutritious.
Have Questions? Contact me to set up a free strategy call to learn how I can help support your health and wellness goals. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook & Instagram.
