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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
Diet
After eating sugar, your blood sugar skyrockets within minutes, giving you a quick burst of energy, only to be followed by fatigue.
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The crash triggers more cravings as your body hunts for another sweet fix.
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The excess sugar is stored in the liver as fat, raising your risk for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which is alarming.
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Repeated sugar spikes weaken insulin response, paving the way to type 2 diabetes.
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Sugar chemically bonds to collagen in a way that makes skin dull and prone to premature wrinkles.
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It feeds harmful bacteria in the gut, leading to bloating, gas, and weakened immunity.
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Chronic inflammation caused by sugar can contribute to joint pain and chronic disease.
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Brain reward centres get hijacked, making sugar feel addictive and harder to resist.
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Cutting sugar reduces inflammation, balances energy levels, improves skin health and boosts mood.
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Take small steps; start by replacing soda and candy with fruit and water, and your body will thank you daily.
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