You probably already know that eating excess sugar isn’t the most optimal way to improve your health, but do you know why you should really stop eating sugar?
Sugar is one of the most controversial ingredients in our food supply today; many people say to avoid it, while others say it’s harmless.
Most everyone agrees that white (refined) sugar is bad for human health, but when it comes to added sweeteners like maple syrup and honey, opinions differ greatly. If you’re confused about how much sugar you should be eating (if any), then take a look at the 10 reasons to stop eating sugar below.
As you’ll see, science makes a very strong case that sugar doesn’t belong in our diets and what’s best to eat instead to satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy
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Like a drug, sugar is an intense stimulant, but it’s not a nourishing food. In order to reduce the addictive nature of sugar, whole foods should be eaten instead.
These foods provide vitamins and minerals that combat addictive properties and send a sense of balance throughout the body unlike sugar (and caffeine or other drugs).
Other Health Problems Caused By Sugar Intake:
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Sugar can also lead to dental problems, aging of the skin, nutrient loss, kidney problems, increased stress and anxiety, fatigue, joint pain, and a host of cognitive problems. The sooner you get sugar out of your diet, the better you’ll feel and look too.
If you’re looking to eliminate the sugar in your diet, here’s you can eat instead that will improve your health:
All fresh fruits (3 – 5 fruits a day)
All fresh vegetables and greens (at least 9 cups per day)
Starchy tubers such as sweet potatoes and winter squash (2-3 a day)
Whole grains (1-2 servings per day)
Legumes which includes beans, peas, and lentils (1-2 servings per day)
Nuts and seeds (1 ounce per day) such as raw almonds, walnuts, pecans, cashews, sunflower or pumpkin seeds, flax and chia