Refined table sugar, also called sucrose, is extracted from either sugar cane or beets and then refined. During the process, it is striped of its vitamins, minerals and fiber. It actually requires extra effort from the body to digest and assimilate.
The body must deplete its own store of minerals and enzymes to absorb sucrose properly. Therefore, instead of providing the body with nutrition, refined sugar creates deficiencies.
Sugar has a lot of negative health impacts:
- it can suppress the immune system
- weaken eyesight
- cause hypoglycemia
- cause weight gain
- exacerbate arthritis
- contribute to the development of osteoporosis
- increase cholesterol
- contribute to development of diabetes
- speed up skin aging
- increase fluid retention
- cause poor concentration
- lead to mood swings and depression
Sugar is also related to ADD and ADHD, in both adults and children.
If sugar causes us so much trouble, why are we still hooked?
The reason is, sugar is an addictive substance, because:
1. Eating even a small amount creates a desire for more; and
2. Sudden quitting causes withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, mood swings, cravings and fatigue.
It’s not just about willpower – your cravings have a physical cause and in my next blog post (Thursday) I am going to give you the tools so that you can get to the root cause of your cravings, and wean off your intake gradually and painlessly.
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