The term "sugar addiction" arose recently. It implies an uncontrolled craving for sugar-containing products. This type of dependence makes itself felt with the constant and excessive use of confectionery. Passion for sweets is fraught with serious interruptions in human health.
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Excess sugar consumption
When you consume sugar in reasonable amounts, there are no health problems. On the contrary, it is necessary for the normal functioning of the body.
With the unhealthy use of sugar, a dependence on the product gradually arises, which turns into obesity, overeating, problems with the cardiovascular system.
Half of the total amount of sugar is in various drinks and juices. The remaining share is in various foods, sauces, seasonings, favorite sweets. The immense and uncontrolled consumption of sugar-containing foods causes the second type of diabetes and significantly increases the level of cholesterol in the blood.
Also, "sugar addiction" makes itself felt by frequent migraines, a depressed state, and visual impairment. The inability to refuse sweets becomes the cause of autoimmune diseases (multiple sclerosis or arthritis), osteoporosis or gout. You must learn to control your cravings for sweets.
Diet Recommendations
With a properly composed diet, reduce sugar intake, possibly in two weeks. The permissible sugar rate for women is about 6 teaspoons, and for men - 9.
Carefully monitor your own diet and adjust the dose of the substance relative to the norm. Products from the supermarket are labeled with the dose of sweetener. The inclusion of protein-rich foods (nuts, eggs) in the diet will also have a positive effect on health. Thus, it will turn out not only to keep weight under control, but also to enrich the body with nutrients.
It is better to limit for some time in the consumption of carbonated drinks, fruit juice and sweet pastries.
After three weeks, make a relaxation for yourself and eat a small chocolate bar.
But this does not mean that we must again return to our previous way of life and again consume foods rich in sugar. If there is a constant lack of sleep, then against this background there is a dependence on sweets. Provide yourself with a good rest for 7-8 hours and the dependence will gradually come to naught.
To improve metabolic processes in the body, you can take vitamin D and omega-3 fats for some time.
If the situation is not amenable to your control, it's time to go to the specialists for help: therapist or nutritionist.
Refusal of sweets will also increase the effect of sports exercises.