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When it comes to sugar negatively impacting our health, the list is long. From worsening heart health to obesity to liver health, sugar has a detrimental effect on our health. While cutting out a whole food group is not sustainable, cutting sugar out might actually help improve your health. We discuss reasons to consider cutting out sugar.
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Consuming sugar can help by giving an instant energy spike. But, unlike protein or fibre-rich foods, energy boosts from sugar have very quick crashes which can make you feel more lethargic.
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This is a given yes, but consuming too much added sugar has shown to increase belly fat (aka visceral fat).
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The bacteria found in your mouth can destroy the surface of your teeth due to the acid it produces. This can cause dental cavities.
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Excess sugar intake causes inflammation in the body which can increase sebum (oil) production in the skin which causes acne.
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Sugar is considered to be one of the main factors behind Non-Alcoholic fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). Reduced sugar intake reduces risk.
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As you may know, high sugar intake can lead to type-2 diabetes, worsen cholesterol and increase blood pressure. Cutting sugar out can boost heart significantly.
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