Too much added sugar is linked to weight gain, insulin resistance, inflammation, and mood swings. You don’t need to cut all sugar forever, but understanding its impact is the first step to making smarter choices.
Modern food environments are full of sugar: in obvious sources like sweets and soft drinks, but also in sauces, cereals, yoghurts, and savoury snacks. High intakes over time are linked to increased triglycerides, visceral fat, and a higher risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease. This is especially concerning when sugar comes in ultra-processed forms with little fibre or micronutrients.
On a day-to-day level, large sugar hits can lead to rapid spikes and crashes in blood sugar. This rollercoaster fuels cravings and makes you feel tired and “foggy” shortly after eating. Many people mistake this pattern for a lack of willpower, when it is largely physiology.
You don’t have to fear fruit or occasional desserts. The problem is chronic overload, not a single slice of cake at a celebration.
Key Takeaways
- Refined sugar is highly palatable and easy to overconsume.
- Excess intake increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
- Sugar spikes can trigger cravings, fatigue, and irritability.
- Awareness and gradual change are more sustainable than all-or-nothing rules
How Erakulis can help you?
- Shows you how much added sugar is hidden in some of your favourite foods.
- Helps you separate natural sugar from added sugar in your daily intake.
- Lets you track energy and cravings so you can see improvements as you reduce excess sugar.
- Supports small, realistic changes instead of extreme restriction.
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