How sugar affects the human body

About the harm of sugar talk everywhere. Many athletes and bloggers have repeatedly held marathons "without sugar" and shared their results after a while. Let's find out how bad it is and if it has any positives.

Natural types of sugar include:

1. Beet sugar is our usual, white granulated or refined sugar.
2. Cane sugar is also a popular brown sugar.
3. Other kinds (coconut sugar, maple sugar, and palm sugar) are not very popular due to their high cost or limited distribution region.

It's worth saying right off the bat that everything in nutrition is good in moderation. And eating sugar in moderation does not pose any threat to our body. Moreover, sugar is physically necessary for metabolic processes in our body.

About the beneficial properties of sugar

We all know from biology lessons that sugar is quickly broken down into glucose and fructose and then enters the bloodstream. Glucose is necessary for the body to function properly.

The second point is our enjoyment of sweets. And if our mood improves, then this point can also be counted as a plus.

But is everything so unambiguous in the relationship with sugar and what lies behind these positive qualities?

About the harm of sugar to the body

1. The fact is that our body can get glucose and fructose from many foods, including fruits and vegetables. But sugar in most desserts and lemonades will be superfluous. And, as we know, all unnecessary things tend to deposit. Hence the negative effect on the figure.
2. Blood sugar levels rise as soon as we start eating something sweet. There is a sudden release of insulin to stabilize the situation. Gradually the sugar level normalizes, but it is replaced by another feeling of hunger. In this case we get a raging appetite and a constant feeling of hunger.
3. Excessive consumption of sugar is addictive. It provokes the release of "hormones of joy", like a drug, which is why we like to please ourselves with sweets. But over time, it becomes more and more difficult to give them up.

Excess weight
All of the above characteristics of sugar consumption inevitably lead to excess weight. When you are overweight, continuing to consume sugar uncontrollably is devastating to your health. It leads to serious health problems:

• the development of diabetes mellitus;
• brittle bones and dental problems;
• excessive strain on the heart and liver;
• eating disorders: overeating, gorging, appetite, and lingering hunger.

All of these problems can be really avoided by giving up sweets in time. They will be perfectly replaced with fruit and honey. Try to give up sweet drinks for at least two weeks, do not add sugar to tea and coffee. Believe me, as time passes, you will not like the taste of over-sweetened tea.

And if it is absolutely difficult at first, try eating a natural sweetener - stevia. At first it will seem that it has a grassy flavor, but you can also get used to it for the sake of your own health and a slim figure.

Do not buy synthetic sweeteners. Many of them accumulate in the body, cause digestive upset and are toxic.

The benefits of avoiding sugar

Enjoying a more expressive taste of fruit.

1. Sound sleep and good vigor in the morning.
2. Better skin.
3. Energy, lightness in the body.
4. Weight loss.

It is really difficult for old sweet eaters to give up sugar once and for all. But if you place in the balance the benefits that sugar brings to you personally and the benefits that you will receive by giving it up, then the latter will definitely outweigh the former.

Pay more attention to their health - it should always be a priority. Lead an active lifestyle, eat right, and spoil yourself with sweets only on holidays.