We all know by now that sugar is harmful both to your physical and mental health. So in this blog, we’ll talk about the possibility of ditching sugar.
I can almost hear the violent reactions from those with a sweet tooth.
Indeed, sugar can be tough to avoid, as almost everything—sodas, desserts, processed foods—contain sugar. But you need to control your sugar intake, especially as you age. Not only can too much sugar intake increase the risk of diabetes and heart disease, but it can also lead to tooth decay and rising triglyceride levels.
Too much sugar also negatively impacts your mental health. Consuming large amounts of sugar can give you a rush and, unfortunately, a consequent crash—emotionally. And this can result in a feeling of nervousness, irritability, jitters, and brain fog. Worse still, if you’re already suffering from anxiety, it could make it worse and even result in depression and memory loss.
Still craving sweets?
No worries; your cravings can still be satisfied. Just in a smarter, healthier way.
And just because you decided to say goodbye to processed sugar does not mean you need to deprive yourself of eating sweet food! I’ve put together a list of 7 sweet snacks loaded with nutritional benefits that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Let’s check them out!