Sugar is addictive like any recreational drug, smoking or alcohol or any other addiction. It releases feel good hormones which in turn increases sugar cravings.
It has No vitamins and minerals, no protein ,no fat, no fiber and just empty calories in the form of refined carbs – Results in wanting more of the sugar cravings and junk food.
This messes up the hormonal balance in the body. For instance it raises insulin and blocks Leptin. Leptin is the hormone which signals brain that we are full and stop eating. Leptin also signals brain to burn internal energy like stored fat and glycogen. Insulin spike and presence in the blood will not let the body to burn the stored fat.
We need to be careful to keep it to minimum levels in our diet or else it could lead to below issues in long run without giving much of warnings.
- Spikes insulin, results in hyperinsulinemia and later leads to insulin resistance
- Obesity
- Type 2 Diabetes – which leads to various other vital organ related diseases
- Fatty liver
- Cancer
- High cholesterol
- High Blood pressure
- Heart and Brain related disorders and diseases
- Increases visceral fat or Belly fat which is the top most reason for heart problems
- Dental issues
- Accelerates aging process and skin related issues
- Artificial sugar and sugar based food products are addictive. Sugar cravings can be equated to any other addiction like drug addiction, alcoholism, smoking etc.,
- Sugar is one of the main reasons for many lifestyle disorders. It leads to irreversible physical and mental disorders.
- Sugar increases the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
- Sugar decreases brain cognitive abilities, results in mood swings and give lethargic feeling.
- Sugar is one the biggest reason for dental problems.
- Sugar accelerates the aging process and deteriorates the functioning of body organs like liver, kidneys, pancreas.
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