Constant sugar consumption is one of the primary causes of type 2 diabetes (we’ll explain why below). This is the kind of diabetes that you are NOT born with but rather develops over time, usually due to a combination of lifestyle issues (eating too much sugar and grains, being too sedentary, overeating, and being overweight) […]
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Torture to Your Tummy – How Sugar Damages Your Gut
I hate to be the messenger of bad news but sugar causes havoc with your gut flora! By “flora,” I mean the bacteria and other microscopic creatures that live symbiotically in your gut. You’ve no doubt heard about “good bacteria” and “bad bacteria.” In a woman with a healthy gut, her “good bacteria” will far […]
Watch Your Waist – It is Mainly Sugar that Makes Us Overweight
Sugar is notorious for causing belly fat. That’s a simple rule that you have to learn and learn to accept even though it’s not so convenient when you’re craving a double chocolate donut! When our jeans fit too tight in the waist to be comfortable, we all lament about our belly fat. But… what exactly […]
Unhappy Heart – Cardiovascular Diseases are Caused by Excess Sugar Consumption
Before you add that sweetened plant-based milk to your coffee, you may want to put your hand on your chest and pledge to be kinder to your heart. Overindulging in sugar is one of the worst things you can do for your cardiovascular system. Numerous scientific studies have shown that eating too much sugar directly […]
Fireworks in Your Brain – Sugar Acts Like a Drug that Gets Your High
There’s no doubt you’ve heard someone openly declare, “I’m so addicted to sugar!” as they added more sugar to their coffee or scarfed down an irresistible sugar snack. Perhaps you’ve even said it yourself as you shared the last vegan donut with your coworker! But is this true… can people actually become addicted to sugar […]
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