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How to Know You Need to Cut Down on Sugar: 9 Signs
06.07.2024 02:40
Although there is a lot of talk about the harm of sugar these days, in fact, its balanced consumption will not cause health problems.
The main problem for many people is not that they eat sugar, but that they eat too much of it.
The greatest harm to the human body is caused by refined sugar. This is the powder that you pour into your cup of tea or coffee.
But this sugar is everywhere with us, manufacturers love to add it to a variety of ready-made food products, and these are not only sweet buns or candies. Therefore, when buying products in the store, you need to carefully look at what they are made of.
There is also natural sugar. This sugar is found in fruits and vegetables. It is usually much less harmful, although you shouldn't get too carried away with it.
But how do you know if you have too much sugar in your diet? Here are some signs that will tell you.
Excessive fatigue
Refined sugar provides our body with energy, it is the fastest way to restore our strength.
But the problem is that although it quickly enters our blood, it leaves it just as quickly, after which our energy melts away literally before our eyes.
If you want to be energetic all day long, you better include in your diet foods with a low glycemic index, such as buckwheat, pearl barley, cabbage, tomatoes, beans, and so on.
Mood changes or melancholy
Studies have shown that excess sugar in the diet increases melancholy and can even lead to depression, especially during periods of abstinence.
In fact, a similar mechanism is at work here as with drugs: eating sugar leads to a surge in the pleasure hormone dopamine, then the body gets used to receiving dopamine in a simpler way.
And then, when the body can't get this hormone, we start to get depressed, and the so-called dopamine pit effect occurs.
Weight gain
When we eat sugar, it quickly enters our bloodstream. If at that moment we spend a lot of energy, for example, running a marathon, then everything is fine, all this energy will go to the muscles without any consequences.
But if you don’t burn a lot of calories immediately after eating, for example, you just sit, then the body will immediately store all the excess energy as fat.
The problem here is that our body willingly converts excess energy into fat, and is very reluctant to use this fat later. This is the main reason for the excess weight of many people.
Skin problems
Eating too much sugar causes inflammation in the body, affecting hormones that cause acne and dry skin. And acne isn't the only problem.
Rosacea, eczema, excess oiliness and dark circles under the eyes are just some of the most common skin problems caused by this terrible eating habit.
Additionally, excess sugar can cause what doctors call adrenal fatigue, a health problem whose main symptom is facial spots.
Problems with teeth
Sugar is an excellent breeding ground for a wide variety of bacteria in our mouths.
In this environment, they begin to multiply rapidly, and in their life activity, they produce acid, which leads to tooth decay. Therefore, if you see that your teeth are not in order, then perhaps this is caused by sugar.
Lack of concentration
Constant changes in blood sugar levels also cause cognitive impairment. Thus, problems with concentration are one of the biggest consequences of increased sugar consumption.
Low immunity
When you don't eat a balanced diet and eat a lot of sugar, your immune system is weakened and your body becomes defenseless against, for example, flu, colds and other viral diseases.
Altered taste
Too much sugar in your diet can not only lead to some addiction, but can also damage your taste buds.
For example, people who eat a lot of sweets eventually give up other tastes; they simply cannot fully experience their flavor.
High blood pressure
It has already been said above that sugar leads to obesity. In turn, obesity greatly affects our blood pressure. All this increases the risk of heart disease and can lead to type 2 diabetes.
As you can see, excessive sugar consumption can have very noticeable consequences. If you have one or more of these problems, take a close look at your diet, perhaps you are eating too much of this product.
Previously, we talked about the differences and benefits of berries such as blueberries and bilberries .
