Added refined sugar is well-known to cause multiple health problems, but we still can’t seem to stop consuming it. Its addictive nature pulls us in for more leaving us almost powerless. If we could just break free from that cycle temporarily by actively not consuming any added sugar to experience its benefits, we’d see the drastic changes that can occur in our bodies. That might help us see things more clearly, which will perhaps encourage us to continue on with it. Here are some of the benefits of not consuming added sugar to motivate you a bit more:
1. Healthier heart
It’s a well-known fact that people with higher added sugar intakes can increase their risk of developing multiple problems leading to heart disease. These include high blood pressure and bad cholesterol which can result in a stroke or heart attack. Limiting or completing eliminating your added sugar consumption can drastically improve your heart health and help you live longer.
2. Longer-lasting energy
Life can be hectic sometimes and taxing on our energy levels, so we turn to quick fixes like energy drinks and other artificial stimulants to give us that boost we need. Although this energy boost works quite quickly, after a little while, we crash and get even more tired than when we started. By eliminating our added sugar intake, you’ll have more overall energy and you’ll be less likely to get tired throughout the day. Your sleeping habits will improve as well, which means you’ll wake up on the right side of the bed more often than not.
3. Skin benefits
Blood sugar levels can be like a bad rollercoaster when we over consume added refined sugars. This can cause a lot of stress inside your body and can show up on your skin in the form of acne and dryness. It dehydrates your skin causing inflammation as well. When we lessen our sugar intake, though, your skin will look fresher and noticeably clearer. After all, our skin shows us how we’re doing on the inside. Healthy skin means healthy organs!
4. Break the addiction
Added sugar is like a monster that overruns your body and always wants to consume. By cutting down or completely eliminating sweets, it’ll stabilize your hunger and you’ll eventually not crave any added refined sugar. They say it takes a month to make and break a habit, so by trying this challenge for even 30 days, find out if your cravings will subside. It might just make you want to continue. For an extra boost in motivation, try reading Elsa Jones’ Goodbye Sugar for tips and tricks on how to eliminate over-consumption of sugar. Find this and more at www.hubbelt.com for all your health needs. Be on the lookout for part 3 of this three-part series of health challenges to get you starting on the right foot!
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