Sugar [30 days of ME - Day 17]
Sweet! It's Sugar! Sugar consumption is believed to be a major cause of obesity and many chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes. And yet the average American consumes excessive amounts of sugar each day. Avoiding added sugar can be incredibly difficult as it's in almost any processed food. The more we rely on quick, packaged snack foods and meals the more sugars and excess calories we consume. Eating sugar produces characteristics of craving and withdrawal, along with chemical changes in the brain. Just like a substance abuse problem, sugar addiction can be perpetuated by constantly following the same patterns, like going to the same coffee shop, snack rack or watching late night TV. Take your mind off sugar by finding a new activity to pursue โ knitting, walking, reading, yoga, board games โ the skyโs the limit. Life is sweeter without added sugar! Today try to go one whole day with no added sugar. Notice how much sugar you usually consume each day. Research the many names for refined sugars. Read labels. How do you get yourself to go sugar free? Tell us! ใ๐๐ฌ PS- Comment "FREE" if you want the 5-day Sugar Detox