How To Eliminate Sugar From Your Diet

Eliminating Processed Foods Continued

What’s the connection to sugar then? Well, processed foods are usually loaded with added sugar or high fructose corn syrup, and sugar, in general, is considered ‘empty’ calories and has no nutritional value. Many studies also have proved sugar can have devastating effects on metabolism and can also lead to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, increased cholesterol, increased fat accumulation in the liver and abdominal area. Sugar consumption is also strongly associated with the development of critical conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and certain cancers. Although you cannot just eliminate sugars overnight, gradually reducing your intake of processed foods, such as food at fast-food places, ice cream, cookies, sodas, and anything claiming to be ‘diet’ is a great way to begin reducing your intake of sugar and becoming healthier.