Signs that tell you when to stop eating sugar


Weight gain

    Consuming excess sugar increases the production of insulin that stores excess fat in your belly rather than in other places in the body.

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Low on energy

    An increased level of sugar in your diet can drop your energy level because most sugar-rich foods are nutrition-deficient.

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Increase in acne

    High sugar intake triggers the secretion of androgen which results in acne.

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Increased cravings

    When you start consuming more sugar, you get addicted so the more sugar you eat the more you will crave it.

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High Blood Pressure

    Sugar along with salt increases blood pressure levels in the body.

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Mood swings

    Fluctuations in blood sugar levels can lead to rapid mood changes including low mood irritability and mental status.

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Sleep disruption

    Eating sugar food, especially at night, could lead to a rush of energy at a time when we should focus on slowing down and preparing the body to rest which can disrupt the sleep schedule of the person entirely.

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Weakens immune system

    High sugar consumption can weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of colds and flu as well as disturbing gut flora equilibrium, causing bloating, gas, and constipation.

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