Reason #1: Sugar increases risk for disease.
Subjects who consumed high fructose corn syrup in excess show increased levels of LDL cholesterol and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Cancer and bacteria feed off of sugar.
Overdoing it on the sugar intake is also linked to:
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes
Hypertension
Blindness
Nerve damage
Kidney failure
Premature wrinkles and aging
Poor dental health
Acne
Depression
Low energy
Accelerated cognitive decline
Increased risk of gout
Reason #2: Sugar, specifically fructose, wreaks havoc on weight loss goals.
I want to go back to the link between sugar and extra weight for a little bit, because things are more complicated than you might be willing to believe. Sugar-sweetened drinks like sodas, sweet teas, and juices (Yes! That giant glass of juice that you think is a great idea to start your day with!) are chock full fructose, a simple sugar. Fructose actually increases hunger more than glucose, the sugar in starchy foods. Excessive consumption of fructose can also cause resistance to leptin. That’s the hormone that regulates hunger and says to your brain “hey buddy, you’re full.” So, what does this all mean? When you have sugar, especially sugary drinks full of fructose, you’re consuming all of the liquid calories without much of the nutritional value and satisfaction of being full, not allowing leptin to do its job.
Reason #3: Do you need another reason?
Sugar is a lot more dangerous than many of us realize, and I hope that you accept our help in weaning yourself off of it and onto healthier choices. Until next time, be well!
Please consult with a physician before following any of our protocols or schedule a free consult with SeeBeyond Medicine.
