17 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar

17 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar

Sugar  unarguably tastes delicious. In large amounts, however, sugar is unfortunately not beneficial for your health. Added sugars sugars and syrups put in foods during processing or preparation offer no nutritional value. 
They only give you calories that detrimentally impact your health and hike your weight.

Many people realize they are addicted to sugar when throughout the day, they would often find themselves craving something sweet and comforting that would give them a little lift.  Have you become a sugar addict? Are you eating too much sugar? Here are warning signs you’re eating too much sugar.

So how do you know if you're eating too much? Here are eight red flags your body is sending you that it's time to cut back on the sweet stuff.

 Here Are Signs That You Are Eating Too Much Sugar

You Get Moody.
 

When you eat sugar, you'll have a short-lived burst of energy. And then you'll crash, making you low on energy. And that means you'll be grouchy and crabby. 

Sure, junk foods can satisfy your taste buds and make you happy for the short term. But, they won't do your long-term mood any good. Bad attitude.

Increased Fatigue

At a high blood sugar level, the body is unable to store and absorb glucose properly. Energy is used inefficiently, and body cells don’t receive the fuel they need.

 All this leads to the fact that a person often feels tired for no reason.

 A Few Cavity Filling
 

Sure, sometimes cavities are beyond our control due to factors such as age. But cavities are often the sign of a sweet tooth. In fact, a recent study found that excess added sugar was the biggest culprit for dental decay. 

 You don't have to give up sweets for good. You just have to consume ones that are good for you. Look to sources like low-sugar yogurt, low-fat milk or fresh berries. You can cut back on added sugars slowly, eliminating one sweet from your diet each week.

You Constantly Crave Sugary Things.

The more sugar you eat, the more you'll crave it. "More cravings then equal consuming more sugar—it becomes a vicious and addictive cycle. This isn't just because your taste buds have adapted and left you needing more and more to get that same taste, but also because of how sugar gives you a high followed by a crash, just like an actual drug. "By eating a high sugar diet, you cause a hormonal response in your body that’s like a wave, it brings you up and then you crash down and it triggers your body to want more sugar."

 Weight Gain .

Excess sugar is excess calories, and since it has no protein or fiber, it doesn't fill you up (so you just keep eating it). It also triggers the release of insulin, a hormone that plays a big role in weight gain. When we eat sugar, the pancreas releases insulin, which carries sugar to our organs so it can be used for energy. 

When you load up on sugar, your body’s told to produce more insulin—over time, that excessive output can lead to insulin resistance. Insulin resistance means our bodies can't respond to normal amounts of insulin properly and therefore can't use sugar the right way. The initial weight gain from simply eating too many calories from sugar is being compounded.

 Forgetfulness 
 

A lot of factors impact forgetfulness like lack of sleep or stress. But sugar is a culprit, too. Yes, your brain needs a steady supply of blood glucose to function properly. 

But you don't want a quick rise in blood sugar and then a sharp decline, which is what happens when you consume added sugar.by the disruption to your normal insulin response (there’s a link between insulin resistance and obesity). What’s more, when the pancreas works in overdrive for too long you can develop diabetes.

Dental Issues

Virtually everyone has heard that sugar is no good for your teeth, and it’s the truth. If you keep finding yourself in the dentist’s chair due to constant cavities requiring fillings and root canals, it could be the sugar you eat causing the problem.

Sugar likes to work its way into the nooks and crannies in your teeth, where it can rot away tooth enamel and infiltrate your teeth, causing painful dental problems. Make sure to follow these helpful tips for natural dental care.

Impotence

Difficulties maintaining an erection can also occur against a background of high blood glucose. A healthy erection requires healthy nerves, good blood flow, and proper balance of hormones. Yet an excess of sugar in the blood can adversely affect each of these systems.

Constant Hunger

High blood sugar prevents glucose from entering cells. As a result, the body doesn’t receive energy and asks for food again and again: it’s a vicious circle.

Frequent Urination

If the blood sugar is too high, the kidneys cannot reabsorb fluid. Therefore, the body, trying to equalize the glucose concentration in the blood and in the cells, dissolves blood with intracellular fluid, thus bringing the concentration of glucose to normal. This results in frequent urination.

 Sluggish Feeling Throughout The Day.

What goes up must come down. After sugar causes an initial spike of insulin and that "high" feeling, it causes an inevitable crash. "Energy is most stable when blood sugar is stable, so when you’re consuming too much sugar, the highs and lows of your blood sugar lead to highs and lows of energy," Alpert says. 

Eating a lot of sugar also means it's likely you're not eating enough protein and fiber, both important nutrients for sustained energy.

Frequent Colds & Flu

If you find yourself falling ill more often than you used to, it could be due to having excessive sugar in your diet.

If every virus that goes around seems to find you and make you sick, it could be due to your penchant for sugary treats. 

Consumption of too much sugar can weaken your immune system, making your body’s natural ability to fight off colds, flu viruses, and even chronic disease weaker than it would be if you avoided foods with added sugars.

Constant Skin  Break Out.

"Some people are sensitive to getting a spike in insulin from sugar intake, which can set off a hormonal cascade that can lead to a breakout like acne or rosacea. 
A sugar binge can show up on your face in just a few days. If your skin is unruly, you are recommended to reassess your diet, otherwise "you may be treating skin for other issues without getting to the bottom of what's really going on."

Concentrating Difficulties

High sugar levels prevent glucose from entering the brain cells, so the brain experiences difficulties obtaining energy. This adversely affects the speed of thinking and decision-making.

High Blood Pressure

Blood pressure problems may not be due to the sodium in your diet, but rather, to the sugar in your diet.

In one 2010 study performed by researchers at the University of Colorado

Denver, more than 4,500 adults were studied and the data gathered showed that there was a link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and excessive sugar consumption. So, if you have high blood pressure, don’t be too quick to blame the salt shaker without looking at your sugar intake, as well.

 Slow Healing Of Wounds And Cuts

Higher sugar level is the reason for vascular damage. Due to this the blood circulation is affected massively. Your body tissues fails to heal the wound or cur even its minor.

 Depression

Multiple studies have suggested a link between depression and a diet high in sugar. When you maintain a high-sugar diet, it raises inflammation in the body and the brain. And that's linked to higher incidences of depression. A recent study found that brain inflammation was 30 percent higher in clinically depressed patients.

Ok There You Are With Everything You Need To Know About Too Much Sugar.