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What happens to your body if you stop eating sugar for two weeks

Saturday, 22/07/2023, 13:01 (GMT+7)

Sugar plays an important role as it has become significantly infiltrated in our diets.

 Cutting its consumption can have a bad impact on our health, especially since sweet treats, chocolates, cakes, and sugary beverages are well-known culprits for containing excessive amounts of sugar.

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Dr. Eric Berg released a video in which he listed nine potential changes that might occur in your body if you cut out sugar.

Firstly, he mentioned that cutting out sugar could lead to changes in your body shape, particularly in your face and midsection.

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Secondly, your eyes, arteries, and kidneys could experience improvements in their function.

Thirdly, reducing sugar intake might result in decreased nighttime urination, leading to less disrupted sleep.

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Ironically, the fourth change mentioned was experiencing more energy. Although sugar provides a quick energy boost, consuming too much can lead to crashes and tiredness.

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Fifthly, cutting down on sugar may result in reduced cravings between meals, contributing to better eating habits overall.

The sixth potential change involves a reduction in pain, stiffness, and inflammation.

As for the seventh point, it's quite obvious that you will lose weight by cutting out sugar. Given that sugar is a major contributor to obesity, eliminating it from your diet can lead to weight loss.

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It has been scientifically proven that sugar triggers appetite.

When we consume foods that contain a lot of sugar, hunger hormones increase, making us want to eat more. However, when you reduce your sugar intake, sugar cravings will gradually diminish

Number eight pertains to an improvement in your skin and complexion. Your diet can significantly impact your skin health, and eliminating sugar may positively affect it.

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According to scientific research, eating a lot of sugar will reduce human growth hormone (HGH) and destroy collagen in the body. Without HGH, your skin is prone to acne, wrinkles, sagging, and accelerated aging.

Therefore, if you want to slow down the skin aging process, you need to consume less sugar

The final point is related to improved resistance to insulin after cutting out sugar. This change is particularly crucial for individuals with diabetes, as insulin plays a vital role in regulating blood sugar levels.

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