Sugar isn't Sweet on your Body...
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even though we're #allinthistogether, we each make individual choices every day to maintain
balance & strength....
As we head into the holiday season, just remember that~
everything. is. connected.
What does this mean?
It means that exercise, nutrition & skincare are all important components to your health and it's critical that you recognize this & make choices accordingly.
Years ago a client shared a National Geographic article on the history of sugar & how it’s “more addictive than drugs,” & how it’s infiltrated the American diet. As we approach the Holidays....Here are SEVEN REASONS to #choosetreatswisely
1. SUGAR IS ADDICTIVE
Sugar stimulates the release of dopamine, a “feel-good” chemical in the brain. Treat candy & sugar like a spice....a little goes a long way. Once a week not every day kinda thing.;)
2. SUGAR DAMAGES YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM....
Sugar is considered empty calories. Nourish your body with whole & clean foods if you want your body to work for you.
3. SUGAR ROBS YOUR BODY OF ESSENTIAL MINERALS & HINDERS
LIVER FUNCTIONING.
4. SUGAR CAUSES INSULIN RESISTANCE, DIABETES
& WEIGHT GAIN. #bellyfat
5. SUGAR CAUSES PREMATURE AGING
Sugar can negatively impact skin elasticity....leading to more wrinkles. Eating more greens leads to clearer skin.
6. SUGAR LEADS TO DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, CHRONIC FATIGUE, IRRITABILITY, AND MOOD SWINGS
Consuming sugar leads to a spike in both blood sugar and feel-good serotonin levels but it’s short-lived. Watch out for a “crash.” & stronger cravings!
7. SUGAR INCREASES HYPERACTIVITY IN CHILDREN
Any Mom has witnessed this!! Consider more kid friendly gluten free snacks to help avoid this.
#keepthepeaceinyou
Bottom line, eating too many cookies or junk food will make us feel lousy (fatigued), even hungrier than before & will probably show up as acne or maybe even a rash on your skin.
Exercising does the opposite, it realizes serotonin in your brain to give you some happiness and balances blood sugar.
Listen to your body & make different choices to create balance....
You've got this!!!
xoxo