In the first two months of each year there is always a tendency to think over ourselves and how we can improve our appearance, whether it be losing a few pounds or rejuvenating our skin. Of course, determination matters a lot, but little secrets are always welcome.
Here in this article, we will particularly talk about sugar, the villain of modern times. A few years ago, researchers linked its consumption to obesity, type 2 diabetes and a variety of health problems. And in reality, reducing sugar intake in our lives is a super important factor when it comes to looking good and, in particular, in our diet.
Removing or even decreasing sugar from our daily lives is, of course, complicated, because many of us are almost addicted thanks to a bad diet rich in carbohydrates. The more sugar we eat over the years, the more our body craves it now. It is like an endless cycle.
According to a research in the United States, an American consumes on average more than 126 grams of sugar per day, almost double the average consumption of most European countries. And that 126 grams is twice as much as the daily dose recommended by the World Health Organization, which states that consumption should not exceed 50 grams per day for people of normal weight.
The Brazilian and Latino people in general are also crazy about sugar, either in a cup of coffee or in ways not seen to eat, such as eating pasta, white rice, bread, etc. Many of you must know that carbohydrates when digested turn into blood sugar. But eliminating or at least reducing sugar from your diet can save you from serious health problems in the future.
Below are some reasons why you should consider this suggestion:
Sugar consumption is linked to depression
Sugar is on the list of the 5 foods that cause depression. Several studies have suggested that there is a relationship between a high sugar diet and depression. Remember: the food you eat doesn’t just release their nutrients, sugars and calories into your abdomen and thighs; they also send impulses to your brain.
Sugar is directly linked to obesity
In 2014, the National Health Service responded to an alarming headline in the British newspaper The Daily Mail that stated that “sugar is the new tobacco”. The NHS found that the link between sugar and obesity is caused because sugar is loaded with empty calories (energy) that your body stores for days afterwards.
What happens is that in the following days we also consume sugar and, eventually, all the accumulated energy is transformed into fat. We gain weight little by little without realizing it and, with the genetic predisposition, obesity becomes a real problem of public utility.
Sugar is linked to high blood pressure
Each year more Americans are being diagnosed with high blood pressure, and the Mayo Clinic suggests that a poor diet, with no variety of good foods, is one of the biggest risk factors. And among bad foods, sodas and foods full of oil and trans fat is sugar. The more sugar you eat, the more your bad cholesterol levels rise, which in turn increases your blood sugar.
Sugar increases the risk of heart attack
Heart attack is not a disease of the obese or the elderly. No matter how much you weigh, the more sugar you consume, the more your chances of having a heart attack increase. People who consume 25% more sugar than others have a greater chance of dying from a heart attack.
Sugar is addictive
Even though sugar is not classified as a drug, its effects are similar to those of heroin. For this reason, sugar is as addictive as illegal drugs. It invades the same neural pathways as heroin and cocaine and leaves people craving more and more. In addition, like drugs, sugar can be easily consumed with abuse, in high doses.
Sugar is linked to fatty liver disease
Sugar is largely composed of two simple types of other sugars: fructose and glucose. Fructose goes directly to your liver. Over time, high consumption can make your liver swell and, if left untreated, can lead to serious liver disease.
Sugar is linked to diabetes
Without a doubt, this is a direct connection and it can happen early in your life. Diabetes happens when the pancreas does not create enough insulin, which is the hormone the body depends on to turn sugar into fuel. In addition, diabetes is not an easy disease to deal with, it requires serious care for the rest of your life and cannot be cured, but it is entirely preventable.
Sugar can cause cancer
Although the tests are still in their preliminary stage, there is some research that suggests that sugar can cause certain types of cancer.
Sugar destroys your teeth
Although sugar is certainly not the only reason for our oral problems, in fact it can cause quite unpleasant damage to your molars. This is because it deposits a trail of debris on your teeth that, over time, can lead to the appearance of plaque, which – if left untreated – can lead to the formation of cavities.
You will feel less hungry
Sugar is so addictive that it just makes you want to eat more and more. Cutting it out of your diet will regulate your appetite and you won’t feel like a bottomless pit of hunger all day.
Have a healthy new year!
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