Fats and carbs are just some of the factors that can lead to weight gain. Another cause for obesity that often goes unnoticed is sugar. Most of us consume high amounts of sugar without being aware of it. Many drinks and foods rich in sugar (such as cereals, soft drinks, juices, yogurts, salad dressings, and sweets) are part of our meals every day. In addition, there are also many natural foods with high sugar content (like raisins, organic honey, fruit juice, and bananas) that are a regular part of our diets.
When our bodies ingest too much sugar, many different symptoms in addition to weight gain may arise. Some of them include depression, hyperactivity, fatigue, yeast infections, sinus issues, colds, headaches, and sleeping troubles. In more severe cases, the sugar overdose can be a major factor in the development of serious diseases such as diabetes and cancer.
The connection between weight gain and sugar intake!
When we consume sugar, our bodies try to use most of it in order to create energy. But when there is too much sugar in the body, some amount of it is left unused. This excess sugar is stored in the body in the form of fat.
You should remember that natural sugar and added sugar are very different. Added sugar is far more harmful because when it enters the intestines, the body identifies it as bacteria which raises the blood sugar levels. As a result of this process, the sugar converts into fat that can be visible on our thighs, hips and waist.
How to Do a Three-Day Sugar Detoxification, Lose Weight and Improve your Health?
Day 1:
Breakfast – One cup of oats mixed with some berries and seeds or almonds.
Snack – One bowl of mixed nuts.
Lunch – Chicken breast cooked with turnips, parsnips, beets, carrots, squash, almonds and beans.
Dinner – A bowl of green beans and broiled fish.
Day 2:
Breakfast – One cup of oats mixed with some berries and seeds or almonds.
Snack – One bowl of mixed nuts.
Lunch – A cabbage salad mixed with carrots (shredded), lemon, olive oil, salt, and chopped parsley.
Dinner – Steamed vegetable casserole and bean soup.
Day 3
Breakfast – One cup of oats mixed with some berries and seeds or almonds.
Snack – One bowl of mixed nuts.
Lunch – Roasted chicken thighs mixed with some rosemary, sage and lemon.
Dinner – A combination of mushrooms, carrots, garlic broth, onion, thyme, bay leaves and celery.
Sugar Detoxification Drinks
- Detoxification water –Chop an orange, grapefruit, and blueberries, and put them in a clean jar filled with water. Store the mixture in the fridge and drink it on a daily basis.
- Tea –Drink green tea or herbal tea without sugar or any sweeteners three times per day every day.
- Coffee –Drink only one cup of pure black coffee per day (without sugar or sweeteners).
Sources:
http://myilifestyle.com
http://www.healthandlovepage.com