How Does Sugar Affect Your Body Badly?

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by GINA BELLEME 

The average American consumes 2 to 3 lbs. of sugar each week, according to healingdaily.com. This is because processed foods – which are a staple in most households – contain refined sugars in the form of sucrose, dextrose and high-fructose corn syrup. Consuming large amounts of sugar is not only detrimental to your waistline but also other parts of your body you may not be aware of.

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Weight Gain

The glycemic index is a measure used to describe a food’s effect on blood-glucose levels. Each food is given a specific rating, the lower the rating the slower the digestion process and a gradual release of sugar into the bloodstream. A food with a higher rating will cause your pancreas to release insulin to combat the higher glucose levels and lower them. The more sugar you eat, the more insulin is released into the bloodstream. Insulin promotes fat storage, thus rapid weight gain can occur. To avoid this process consume more complex carbohydrates because they are absorbed slower and don’t cause a spike in insulin levels.

Tooth Decay

Consuming sugar makes your blood very thick and sticky, which inhibits blood flow into the small capillaries that supply your gums and teeth with nutrients. This can lead to severe dental problems such as dental caries, also known as tooth decay and gum disease. According to a study done in 1954 called the Vipeholm Dental Caries Study, 400 adult mental patients were placed on controlled diets and observed for five years. One of the main conclusions was that sucrose consumption increased caries activity or the rotting of teeth, especially if the sucrose was consumed in a sticky form that adhered to teeth.

Neurological Processes

One of the main components of brain function is the chemical compound known as glutamic acid – found in vegetables. When sugar is consumed the bacteria in your intestines, which make B vitamin complexes, begin to die. When the B vitamin complex levels decrease, glutamic acid is not processed. Consequently sleepiness, decreased ability for short term memory function and decreased ability to calculate numerical values all can occur.

Withdrawal Symptoms

Refined sugar is not a food -- it is a chemical. During heating and mechanical processes all vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats and every nutrient are removed and only sugar remains. Sugar is habit-forming and has been compared to a narcotic. When removing sugar from your diet the first couple weeks you may experience some withdrawal symptoms, such as headaches, irritability and mood swings. Also when consuming sugar you can experience an increase in energy. However, this feeling is short lived and is often followed by a "crash," which can make you feel sleepier than before you consumed the sugary product.

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How to Neutralize the Effects of Sugar on the Body Naturally

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by MICHELLE FISK 

The average American gets 16 percent of total calories from extra sugars added to foods and drinks, according to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Sugar is also found naturally in fruit and milk products. Added sugars spike your blood glucose levels and contribute a lot of calories without a lot of nutrients, putting you at risk for weight gain and health complications. However, you can make dietary and lifestyle changes to neutralize the harmful effects of sugar on your body.

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Eat Breakfast

The time between dinner and breakfast is typically the longest period you go without food. According to Dr. Eric Rimm, professor of epidemiology and nutrition at Harvard School of Public Health, your blood sugar increases slightly after your morning meal, but it takes a substantial amount of time to absorb the sugar leaving you satiated for hours. Without breakfast, you produce more hunger hormones causing you to overeat at your next meal resulting in spikes and dips in your blood sugar, which can contribute to diabetes over time. Skip the doughnuts though and opt for eggs or whole-grain cereals.

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a natural way to regulate blood sugar levels. Exercise increases your sensitivity to insulin, which allows your body to put more glucose back into your cells during and after your work out. Muscle contraction also enables you to take up glucose for energy whether or not insulin is present. Medline Plus states that exercise can lower blood sugar levels without medication. They recommend starting slowly such as walking for 5 to 10 minutes. Gradually increase it to a brisk walk 5 days a week for 30 to 45 minutes. Do more if you are able to or take swimming or exercise classes instead.

Get Your Fiber

Two types of fiber are found in foods: soluble and insoluble. Both are carbohydrates your body doesn’t metabolize. Fiber doesn’t elevate blood sugar, and soluble fiber can actually lower blood sugar levels, according to the Joslin Diabetes Center. Soluble fiber is found in wheat bran, vegetables and whole-grains. You should get between 20 and 35 grams of fiber a day; however, most Americans don’t meet this recommendation. Increase your fiber to meet that amount, but do so gradually to prevent gas, bloating and stomach cramps. Eat oatmeal for breakfast, shred vegetables into sauces and stews, and opt for whole wheat breads and rice.

Alpha Lipoic Acid and Chromium

Certain nutrients support healthy blood sugar. Alpha-lipoic acid helps turn glucose into energy and may lower blood sugar levels, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. It’s found in yeast, spinach, broccoli and potatoes. Chromium influences how insulin regulates blood sugar levels. You get it from brewer’s yeast, mushrooms, dried beans, asparagus, oatmeal, bran cereals and seeds.

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