- Put down the sugar. Seriously: I know, you’ve just made it through another holiday season of sweet treats and carbs.
Your body and brain are probably still craving sugar and the high of a carb binge.
Multiple studies show sugar is causing a host of problems in Americans, from obesity to diabetes, and can even increase your chance of some cancers.
In addition, it harms major organs in your body.
Dr Axe reported:
“Here’s another reason to reduce sugar intake. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is on the rise in the U.S. And guess what’s largely to blame? Sugar! High-fructose corn syrup hiding out in drinks and processed foods has been called a “weapon of mass destruction.” (5) Nonalcoholic fatty liver occurs when fat builds up in the liver. According to a study conducted at the University of Sydney at Westmead Hospital in Australia, NAFLD is present in 17 percent to 33 percent of Americans.”
Make it a priority in 2018 to be the healthiest version of yourself.
And if you are craving sugar, consider a piece of fruit to satisfy your sweet tooth.