Sugar is addictive. For many, this may hardly be considered as important news but what if we told you that sugar is more addicting than drugs including cocaine? The capability and functionality of the brain and the human body are greatly reduced when on high doses of sugar. Not only does it give us a rush but it also leaves us wanting more.
According to a 2012 study, the detrimental impacts associated with sugar are not merely limited to obesity. Too much sugar consumption results in addiction which tends to wreck havoc on our liver and detrimentally damages the functionality of the brain. In addition, the impact of the same is eventually felt via various diseases such as diabetes, heart diseases and cancer. What is surprising and unfortunate however; is that until now no federal action has been taken in order to impose regulations on the amount of sugar that may be permissible for consumption for the masses. Currently, more than eighty percent of the food we consume contains sugar. This, combined with the fast food culture that we have become so accustomed to, is creating further stress for the healthcare industry.
Some of the most common sugar-induced effects include stress eating, weight gain and aging skin. Even for young women and men, these effects are so prominent that they tend to binge at least once or twice during the day. Similarly, obesity too arises as a major epidemic worldwide. While most individuals assume artificial sweeteners will provide the cure for the same, the reality is, the impact on the insulin levels of both sugar types is the same. The best way to deal with these drawbacks is to consume a balanced and healthy diet based on fresh fruits and vegetables. Follow a regular exercise regime and avoid artificial sweeteners.
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