Curious about the incredible changes your body undergoes when sugar takes a back seat? Look no further! In this video, we delve into the science-backed effects of cutting out sugar. From shedding extra pounds and decreasing diabetes risk to slowing down skin aging, you'll be amazed at the benefits. Join us to uncover the transformative power of kicking added sugars to the curb and embracing a healthier lifestyle, and don't miss out on this eye-opening journey toward a sugar-free you!
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00:00 A lot of people have a lot of strong feelings about sugar.
00:03 But what actually is sugar and how much is too much?
00:06 Natural sugar is found in foods like fruits,
00:08 vegetables, grains, and dairy.
00:10 As the name suggests, this is a type of sugar
00:12 that occurs naturally in the food
00:14 and is paired with the other nutrients they contain,
00:16 like fiber, water, vitamins, and minerals,
00:19 all of which help slow down how quickly they're absorbed
00:22 and make them more nourishing.
00:23 Added sugar is quite simply sugar that's added to foods
00:26 during preparation or processing or cooking.
00:29 This can be granulated sugar or high-fructose corn syrup.
00:32 The Dietary Guidelines for Americans
00:34 suggests that a max of 10% of daily calories
00:37 come from added sugar.
00:38 This is about 200 calories or 50 grams
00:41 of added sugar per day.
00:43 What happens to your body when you cut out sugar?
00:45 One, you may lose weight.
00:47 Two, you may reduce your diabetes risk.
00:49 Three, your skin may look younger.
00:51 Four, you may be less likely to get sick.
00:53 Five, you might decrease your sugar cravings.
00:56 Six, you may lower your risk of depression
00:59 and cognitive decline.
01:00 Seven, your appetite and hunger may decrease.
01:03 Eight, you may have more energy.
01:05 Nine, your heart may be healthier.
01:07 Overall, it's important to remember
01:09 that with any healthy eating venture,
01:11 you don't have to take an all-or-nothing approach.
01:14 And you can still reap benefits
01:15 even by reducing your intake slowly over time.
01:18 That's often more sustainable for the long-term too.
01:21 I hope this helped answer some of your questions
01:23 around sugar.
01:24 Thanks for watching and eat well.
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