2023-06-20 10:14:00
What are the risks of eating too much sugar?
“For your health, avoid eating too fatty, too sweet, too salty”. We have all read and / or heard this sentence in advertisements, whether on the radio, before a Youtube video or on TV. But, in a society where sugar is found absolutely everywhere, why should we rather limit our consumption?
Let’s start with the basics. According to‘World Health Organizationyou should consume 25 g of sugar per day and per person. This represents an average of 1 heaped tablespoon of powdered sugar. Note that this does not include the sugars in fruits eaten whole and in milk. For example, in a 250 ml glass of Coca-Cola, there are 27 grams of sugar, more than the daily recommendation.
So, yes, we know that you have to know how to have fun, but did you know that an overconsumption of sugar is not to be taken lightly? On the health side, it can trigger diseases, from stroke to diabetes to cancer. But, sugar also promotes obesity and hypertension. On the beauty side, excessive sugar consumption accelerates premature aging of the skin, as collagen cells are broken down.
Why go on a sugar-free diet?
This is precisely the question posed by the former Miss USA, Nana Meriwether. The former Miss and volleyball champion challenged herself to do not eat sugar for 30 days. She tells Newsweek magazine about her experience and what prompted her to challenge herself.
The pretty brunette explains that she saw that her skin was showing more and more imperfections. According to her, it was a clear sign that you had to be careful with your diet. To regain radiant skin and get rid of her acne, she decided to reduce her sugar consumption for 1 month.
A challenge that can be complicated for some, because the sugar is considered a real addiction. The more we eat, the more we want to eat. And, like an addictive substance, stopping it can cause side effects such as headaches, a drop in blood pressure or strong irritability. Nana’s observation? A drop in energy in the first few days, due to the reduction in carbohydrate intake. After a week, the weaning is over and the organism is used to it.
How to make a diet without sugar?
The first observation made by Nana Meriwether? There is sugar absolutely everywhere. Moreover, it is estimated that 80% of industrial products contain sugar (even in savory preparations such as bread, soups and sauces). To follow a sugar-free diet correctly, it will therefore be necessary to favor unprocessed products: eggs, vegetables, meat. Nana explains that she ate avocado for breakfast, hummus as a snack or ground turkey with sautéed vegetables for dinner. The secret is to take the time to cook, but also to find alternatives. For example, if you go out for a drink, you will prefer a dry wine rather than an overly sweet cocktail.
Other advice given by the beauty queen? Sleep well, as this plays a big role in good blood sugar management. The body processes glucose when you sleep so if you don’t sleep enough or badly, it becomes more complicated.
After 15 days, she notices that her skin is brighter, it has a boost of energy and better digestion. She also observes that she has lost weight around her waist and her cravings for food. Whereas before she systematically took a dessert, she now chooses less sweet foods.
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