One Month Without Refined Sugar: Changes in the Body
What happens if we completely give up on sugar for a month ?
To be able to do that we must understand what sugar is. Simply put, anything sweet that is not provided by nature in its natural form or is processed and concentrated as Glucose and Fructose is a form of refined sugar and our Liver and Pancreas which processes the sugar actually does not know to differentiate the forms of sugar and it deals with all sugar in practically the same way. So be it Biscuits, Waffles, Nectar, Sugary Drinks, Refined Flour, Fruit Juices or even Honey, they all must go through the same process to provide our body and brain the energy they need. And the fact that some people can tolerate sugar and alcohol or other addictive substances better than others has to do with how we live, our metabolism and food choices and most importantly how our brains work. Therefore, some people may derive pleasure from food more than others and their brains are wired differently so they are able to tolerate some things better than others.
Now if you are really able to give up one of the most addictive substances which is sugar for a month, there will be some very substantial and positive changes in the body. First of all, initially one may experience withdrawal symptoms just like when we give up drugs or alcohol. These include cravings and mood disorders because as the sugar level drops and the brain has been getting all its energy from Glucose for so many years that it does not know what to do now. But trust me it does not take very long for the body to figure out that it has to find an alternative fuel source and that source is fat. Whether it comes from the food you eat or the body has to burn the body fat, it will take from 3 to a maximum of 7 days for it to adapt and once it does, then you start to experience the powerful positive effects starting from the first one that is the disappearance of cravings and less hunger. This happens because as the body burns fat, which is a more stable form of energy, it releases Ketones and the brain, which prefers Ketones over glucose for energy, starts functioning better. That means you experience an upliftment in mood and energy with decreased hunger ! And if you are able to tap into the incredible changes you experience and give up on carbs and start eating less frequently coupled with a few fasts, you now start to reverse any underlying disease, reduce weight and increase longevity. That is the incredible power of lifestyle change. What is more incredible is that as the brain starts to rewire, all the sugar that you left behind and were hoping to start eating again after a month, does not feel like a priority anymore and you will start to dislike sugar or feel it as extra sweet once you try eating it again.
So go ahead and try this incredible feat and benefit from its innumerable benefits.
Vibhuti Misra
Holistic Health Specialist
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