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In the end, I ended up losing 14 pounds and 110 points off my blood sugar. That was fantastic! The most important thing was what I learned through this 21-day experience. I learned just how much sugar was affecting my life, my body, mind, and moods.
Is a sugar detox good for you?
The most obvious benefit you can gain from eliminating sugar from your diet is weight loss. By removing all sugar from your diet and replacing it with nutritious, whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, you may be able to lose at least five pounds by the end of the month, if not more.
4 benefits of going through a sugar detox
It’s hard to deny that sugary products can be quite tasty. Every once in a while, cookies, brownies, cakes, pastries, and chocolates can make for an enjoyable treat. While certain sugar products and desserts may be acceptable to consume in moderation if you’re on a diet, the truth is that sugar contains no nutrients, no protein, no enzymes, and no healthy fats — meaning that sugar is comprised of empty calories that are quickly digested. In response, your body’s hormones can eventually become imbalanced and influence you to eat larger portion sizes.
If your goal is to lose weight and become healthier, eliminating sugar from your diet is one of the best steps you can take to accomplish this goal. While it’s understandable that you cannot, or are unwilling to eliminate ALL sugar sources from your diet, your body and health can still benefit from at least a 30-day sugar detox.
Want to get a jump-start on weight loss this month? Here are four major benefits of going through a sugar detox.
1. Weight loss
The most obvious benefit you can gain from eliminating sugar from your diet is weight loss. By removing all sugar from your diet and replacing it with nutritious, whole foods such as fruits and vegetables, you may be able to lose at least five pounds by the end of the month, if not more. You’ll start to notice that you experience fewer problems with bloating, you’ll feel more energetic, and your hormones will begin fluctuating back to normal levels — meaning fewer mood swings, fewer food cravings, and reduced stress, among other health benefits.
2. Improved complexion and skin tone
Many people say acne and a poor complexion mainly stems from hormonal imbalance, which is partly true. But, why are your hormones imbalanced in the first place? Eating foods high in sugar content will contribute to hormonal imbalance, and worsen your complexion and skin tone. Going through a sugar detox can help your skin look younger and more firm, and contributes to a beautiful, even skin tone and healthy complexion.
3. Higher energy levels
Many people like to joke about how they need a sugar rush for a boost of energy, but in reality, sugar will spike your energy levels for a very short amount of time, and make you feel excessively tired and drained later on. Cutting out all sugar from your diet will result in your feeling twice as energetic as normal for an extended period of time, which can really have a major impact on your workouts. If you’ve ever felt sluggish or tired while working out, it could have been due to excess sugar intake. Now, you’ll be able to burn more fat as a result of going through a sugar detox and exercising more efficiently.
4. Improved digestion
Television commercials and people in general often complain about problems with digestion, gas, and bloating as if they’re a normal part of life. In reality, you shouldn’t be experiencing digestive problems on a regular basis if you’re eating a diet comprised mostly of healthy, nutritious foods. When you eliminate all sugar from your diet, you’ll realize that you begin experiencing fewer and fewer problems with gas and bloating as time goes on. As a result, you can benefit from lack of stomach nausea and discomfort, less gas, and a slimmer waistline.
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