Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition 2825: Is Sweetness Your Weakness? A Dietitian’s Guide to Giving Up Sugar by Keyonna Summers with UNLV
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Dec 31, 2024 Explore the hidden dangers of sugar lurking in unexpected places like sauces and dressings. Learn how to read food labels to regain control over your health. Discover the emotional ties people have with sugary foods and how to manage cravings effectively. Understand the withdrawal effects when cutting sugar and the potential health benefits that follow. Finally, embrace mindful eating as a way to nourish your body without deprivation.
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Sugar's Impact on the Body
- Cutting out added sugar can lead to weight loss if not replaced with other empty calories.
- Replacing sugar with fiber and protein increases satiety and reduces overall caloric intake.
Sugar Withdrawal
- Sugar functions like an addictive substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms upon removal.
- These symptoms, such as headaches and stomach upset, can last from a few days up to two weeks.
Managing Withdrawals
- Combat sugar cravings with increased water intake, chewing gum, or eating fruit.
- These strategies offer alternative satisfactions and distract from sugar.
