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Generally sugar, mixed with carbohydrates and fats, is the main ingredient responsible for overweight and obesity. But we don’t think about consuming a reasonable amount of sugar because we think it is not dangerous for our health. Many people are unaware that they are taking in large amounts of sugar by consuming products that can be found in stores like cereals, sodas, salad dressings, drinks, candies, etc.
Usually, these products store large amounts of sugar in our body. Simple carbohydrates are found in: raisins, honey, natural fruit juices, bananas and mangoes.
Our body quickly uses sugar as a source of energy. This process increases blood sugar levels, and we know this has detrimental effects on our overall health. What is most dangerous is that excess amounts of sugar create problems with nutrient assimilation.
Excess sugar has many negative side effects such as: hyperactivity and resulting fatigue, depressed mood, yeast infections, colds, headaches, sinus problems, disorientation and l ‘insomnia. In addition, chronic overconsumption of sugar can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and even breast cancer.
Sugar consumption and weight gain
When we eat a lot of sugar, the body converts the sugar it needs into energy. But the problem is that the body accumulates the rest as body fat. Added sugars in various foods do not cause the same effect on our body as natural sugars. If you eat these products, they can lead to bacteria in the intestines, which in turn can increase blood sugar levels. And this kind of sugar is also turned into fat! We can all recognize sugar addicts. When people consume a lot of sugar, the body begins to accumulate unnecessary fat on their waist, hips, face and thighs.
Stop sugar!
Quitting sugar is a very difficult task. Some experts believe that it’s almost impossible to quit the sugar habit if you don’t stop consuming it altogether. Some people try to exclude sugar from their diet, but they usually start to feel: headaches, sadness, nausea, sugar cravings and fatigue. If someone has a sugar addiction, these symptoms appear after a meal. The body craves sugar and sends signals to the brain that it is hungry.
Most of the time, sugar junkies will reach for something sweet again, but that’s the worst thing to do. When people satisfy their sugar cravings, the symptoms (headaches, sadness and other similar feelings) fade away, and will recur again and again. If you want to stop consuming sugar, you need to completely exclude it from your diet.
3 Day Sugar Detox
day 1
Breakfast: 1 portion of fresh fruit (equivalent to the size of a fist) except banana, seeds (hemp, squash, sunflower, chia) and almonds or three soft-boiled eggs with a few salad leaves.
Snack: Small bowl of nuts
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