We can all agree that we enjoy sweet treats and sugar tastes delicious. The downside is we have become a nation addicted to sugar. The average American consumes 152 pounds of sugar a year. 80% of food items in the grocery store are spiked with added sugars, including sodas and other beverages.
Sugar is in everything, many times hidden under various names that are still sugars. There are over 60 different names for sugar on food labels. There are even hidden sugars in salad dressings, healthy cereals, pasta sauce, condiments, instant oatmeal, cliff bars, applesauce, yogurts, soda, beverages, breads, and more.
One in two Americans, including 1 in 4 teenagers, has insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes. Even though most of us understand sugar is not good for us, we still consume it. Why is that? Well, sugar is an addictive substance. Eating even a small amount creates a desire to eat more. Sugar addiction is a biological disorder, driven by hormones and neurotransmitters that fuel cravings. According to brain scans, sugar is as addictive as cocaine. According to the movie Fed-Up, sugar is 8 times more addictive than cocaine. It releases an opiate-like substance that activates the brain’s reward system.
Furthermore, the body depletes its own store of minerals and enzymes to metabolize and absorb sugar substances. There is absolutely NO nutritional value in sugar. Rather, it disturbs blood ph, the gut microbiome, and is highly inflammatory. In chapter 2 of the book Suicide by Sugar by Nancy Appleton,PhD., she lists 140 reasons why sugar is ruining our health. Each reason is backed up with documentation. The long term effects of ingesting sugar are causing many diseases and weakening our immune system.
If you are reading this, then I am guessing you have had your challenges controlling your sugar consumption or are experiencing health problems caused by excess sugar in the blood stream over time. You have tried avoiding sugar for a period of time with sheer will power only to ultimately end up consuming it again. Maybe you are struggling with some chronic health problems like low energy, constipation, anxiety, stubborn weight loss, PCOS, brain fog, headaches, caffeine addiction, frequent colds or other infections, yeast infections, elevated triglyceride levels., insulin resistance, and mood swings. Maybe you have an elevated A1C level and your doctor said you are prediabetic or diabetic, depending on how high the number is.
If you can relate to any two or more of these issues, or if you are already suffering from blood sugar issues, you owe it to yourself to make some positive, lasting changes that will improve your overall health. What you have done with sugar in the past does not have to define your future. You can heal from the effects of sugar and experience more vitality and a greater sense of well-being. You do not have to struggle with it alone. Sugar addiction is a difficult addiction to break free of on your own. If you are ready to make lasting changes, I am here to help you do just that. I know what it takes and I know what will work.
Check out my 21 Day Sugar Cleanse I have a group program starting on June 1st. I also offer one-to-one support if you want to take a really deep dive into the healing process and break free of sugar addiction forever. I look forward to hearing from you and working with you to reach your goals. Don’t let sugar ruin your health. Take back control of your health and get support for your healing process. You will be glad you did!
