Thread by @HNesoba

Sugar addiction is worse than addiction to cocaine and heroin. For a healthier lifestyle, ditch that sugar!

Refined sugar is everywhere, literally. Sweetening cookies, energy drinks, yogurt, ketchup and even our bread. #Insulinresistance #Sugaraddiction

The World Health Organization and American Heart Association recommends a daily intake of 24-50 grams daily, equaling between 6-12 teaspoons.

Normally consumed food gets broken down in to glucose and enters the bloodstream.

The pancreas then secretes insulin to transport the glucose to muscles, fat and liver cells for energy use. When sugar is constantly in excess, the cells do not effectively take it in, leading the pancreas to make more insulin to overcome the increasing blood glucose levels.

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Excess sugar overtime can lead to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance can cause excess body fat, headaches, hardening of the arteries, high blood pressure and a slower metabolism.

What to do!
1. Eliminate or limit sugar and sugar substitutes

2. Pay more attention to labels for the hidden added sugars
3. Try low glycemic foods that are fibrous and help regulate blood sugar
4. Engage in physical activity. Physical activity helps increase glucose energy usage by 40% and improves muscle sensitivity

Try 3 days of limiting and controlling your sugar intake and see how you feel! Don’t give in to the 🧁 🫣😝
#sugar #sugaraddiction #insulinresistance #functionalmedicine #functionalnutrition #hormoneresetdiet