How Sugar Affects Our Bodies

• Glucose: The body’s preferred energy source, Glucose, is found in foods like bread and pasta.
• Fructose: The sugar found in fruits, honey, and some sweeteners like high-fructose corn syrup.
• Sucrose: Table sugar, which is a combination of glucose and fructose.

The Good: Sugar as an energy source

Let’s get one thing straight: your body needs sugar. Specifically, it needs glucose. Every cell in your body uses glucose for energy, and it’s particularly important for your brain. In fact, the brain uses more glucose than any other organ. Without enough sugar, you can feel sluggish, unfocused, and even irritable.

The Bad: Sugar overload and its impact

However, too much of a good thing can quickly turn bad. The issue with sugar (particularly added sugars) is that it’s very easy to consume more than we need. When you consistently eat a diet high in added sugars, your body may struggle to process it all. This leads to negative consequences:

• Blood Sugar Spike & Crash: Foods high in sugar cause your blood sugar levels to spike quickly. Your body responds by releasing insulin, which is a hormone that helps move sugar from your blood into your cells. When this happens too often, it can lead to insulin resistance, where your cells stop responding to insulin properly.
• Weight Gain: You can consume large amounts of sugar without realizing how much you’ve eaten. Excess sugar is often stored as fat, leading to weight gain.
• Impact on Heart: A diet high in added sugars can increase blood pressure and inflammation, both of which strain the heart.
• Dental Problems: When you consume sugar, the bacteria in your mouth produce acid, which erodes tooth enamel. This leads to cavities and other dental issues if not properly managed.

The Bottom Line: Moderation and mindfulness

Sugar itself isn’t the problem – it’s how much and what kind of sugar you’re consuming. Moderation is key.

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