Are there times when you think you'll pass out if you don't eat a piece of chocolate? So, do you think you're addicted to sugar? How about quitting?
After reading my article, I hope I can include you in the club of those who quit sugar.
There are many people who want to eat something sweet right after a meal (especially dinner). It's okay once or twice a week, but when you make this your daily routine or even habit, danger signals are ringing for you. Because sweets eaten in these moments of crisis cause your body to be exposed to excessive amounts of sugar. As a bonus, there are many studies showing that sugar consumption is associated with serious health problems such as tooth decay, skin deterioration, increased waist and hip circumference, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, stroke and dementia.
HOW MUCH SUGAR IS TOO MUCH?
In the recommendations of the American Heart Association; It is reported that women can consume a maximum of 6 teaspoons of sugar per day and men can consume a maximum of 9 teaspoons of sugar per day. According to the latest declaration published by the World Health Organization, daily sugar consumption should not exceed 10% of the individual's daily calories. You can think of the ideal as 5% of your daily calories, that is, 25 grams. Considering that 330 ml of cola contains 37.5 g of sugar, it is very important that we pay attention to the amount of extra sugar in the foods and drinks we consume. Many products, from ketchup to breakfast cereals, jams, honey, syrups, fruit juices, fruit yoghurts, salad dressings, instant soups and even canned foods, contain added sugar, so reading the labels is a must. Sugar, which is naturally found in fruits, vegetables and milk, is not included in the refined sugar group, that is, harmful sugar.
HOW TO UNDERSTAND SUGAR ADDICTION?
Sugar acts as a drug in the brain. There are studies showing that it has similar effects and creates addiction. Once you cross the line with sugar, it becomes very difficult to stop. Excessive sugar consumption causes addiction as well as obesity. Sugary foods activate the reward center of the brain and increase the desire for sweets. The point to be considered is not only sweets, but also foods that contain hidden sugar even though they are not sweet themselves. ketchup, salad dressings, etc. It is also the consumption of starchy foods such as pasta and bread made from white flour.
There are 4 types of sugar addicts:
- Those who constantly feel tired and turn to sugar to get energy
- Those who turn to sugar for quick snacks
- Those who constantly crave something small and sweet
- Those who have hormonal imbalances and turn to sugar to boost their mood
Sugar addiction In all its varieties, how it feels without sugar and the symptoms exhibited are decisive. It is necessary to find out which class of addiction it is and treat it. First of all, hormonal imbalance should be questioned, for this I recommend having your blood sugar, insulin and HOMA-IR values measured. If you constantly turn to sugar for energy or for your sweet tooth, drink more water, eat a balanced diet, stay away from sugary and fizzy drinks, and sleep more (not exceeding 8 hours) to simply treat the addiction. Since some addictions can be triggered by stress, it is also important to find and eliminate the source of stress.
WHAT WILL CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE WHEN YOU QUIT SUGAR?
First of all, you will feel very energetic strong>. You won't be tired or exhausted when you go to bed at night because you won't experience constant fluctuations in your blood sugar.
You will lose weight. I know that's exactly what you want to hear. Of course, you will lose weight and you will see the change on the scale from the first week you quit sugar.
You will start to enjoy the real taste of what you eat and drink. I'm sorry if you put sugar in the tea/coffee you drink, but you don't even know the real taste of tea and coffee yet.
Your skin will improve, you won't have to deal with acne like you did in adolescence. You will be amazed to see that your hair is shiny and your nails are not broken, because beauty comes from within. The better you nourish yourself internally, the better you will look externally.
You will feel that your quality of life has increased, and there will be improvements in your health. You will start to spend more time exercising.
Let's start today! Don't wait for Monday, your birthday to pass, or to celebrate by eating a little more dessert.
Sugar. addicted Movie suggestion that will motivate those who want to get rid of their stress; That Sugar Film, you can watch it on YouTube.
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