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Alarming Signs That Show You're Eating Too Much Sugar

Read this article to know about the top signs that indicate you're eating more sugar. Read to know the negative effects of sugar on the body.

By Sravia Sivaram

Sugar is tasty and it is something that you cannot avoid. Life can actually be very unfair if you cannot get your share of the right amount of sugar in your dishes. However, do you know of these signs that show you're eating too much sugar? This can be very unhealthy for you.

You must be aware that sugar is just like drugs and it does no good to your body. Once you know the damage caused by eating sugar, you might end up not taking it all.

signs that you're eating too much sugar

Sugar-related illnesses are on the rise these days. Some of the chronic illnesses that can arise due to this are diabetes, cardiovascular problems, cancer and adrenal fatigue.

If you get addicted to sugar, then you end up craving for sugar or something sweet the entire day. This is one of the obvious signs of sugar addiction that you must be careful about.

If you're not able to realise the amount of sugar that you eat, you can watch out for these signs.

This article has listed some of the top signs which indicate that you're eating too much sugar. Continue reading in order to know the alarming signs that you're eating too much sugar.

1. Lack Of Energy And Fatigue:

1. Lack Of Energy And Fatigue:

Feeling tired all day is one of the biggest signs of too much sugar craving. Sugary foods are known to give a carb boost for a very short time. This crash diet can be very daunting.

2. Carb And Sugar Craving:

2. Carb And Sugar Craving:

If you crave for this all the time, then you must be a serious sugar addict. This makes chain reactions to the cravings.

3. Cold And Flu All The Time:

3. Cold And Flu All The Time:

Falling ill most of the time indicates that you must cut back on your sugar intake. It actually weakens the immunity and decreases the body's ability to fight illnesses.

4. Foggy Brain After A Meal:

4. Foggy Brain After A Meal:

When you eat sugar, the blood sugar spikes fast instead of a gradual rise. Bad blood sugar is a risk of cognition. This is one of the top negative effects of sugar on the body.

5. Weakening Of The Taste Buds:

5. Weakening Of The Taste Buds:

Too much of sugar actually kills the taste buds. Sugar makes the taste buds numb overtime. So, they will require more sugar in order to feel the sweetness again. Hence, it is important to cut back on sugar early.

6. Feet, Skin Issues And Dark Circles:

6. Feet, Skin Issues And Dark Circles:

Sugar contributes to inflammation in the body and also gives rise to skin issues. It will lead to rosacea, eczema, acne, oiliness and dryness. Cutting back on sugar will help resolve these issues. These are some of the top diseases caused by excess sugar intake.

7. Weight Gain:

7. Weight Gain:

Sugar contains no fibre, no protein and only calories. This makes it release more insulin in the body, which is a hormone that can be responsible for weight gain.

Story first published: Thursday, March 2, 2017, 12:24 [IST]
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