White sugar is in a lot of the products that we consume, and although it isn’t anything good or bad, it does cause certain effects in the body, like those mentioned below:
- Disorders in metabolizing calcium: white sugar robs the body of B complex vitamins, which weaken the pancreas and could even cause diabetes and other conditions.
- Overusing white sugar due to repetitive consumption of soda, pastries, sweets, cakes, etc., could lead to hypoglycemia.
- Endocrine system: the endocrine system becomes imbalanced and creates a long list of hormonal problems, like stomach cramps, irregular cardiac rhythm, waste elimination, problems with menopause, etc. Â The endocrine glands, like the adrenals, the pancreas, the pituitary gland, etc., influence all of the body’s functions. Â Whehenver you eat white sugar, everything becomes imbalanced, and the body’s chemistry is altered.
- Calcium: Calcium is much more easily eliminated when consuming white sugar. Â That’s why the body is forced to rob caclium from the bones and tissues, where this mineral is stored. Â Therefore, the bones become porous (causing osteoporosis) and tissues grow weak.
- Allergies: foods that cause the most allergic reactions are those that are eaten with sugar, like milk, wheat, bread, sweets, cookies, chocolate, etc. Â Repeated consumption of these foods causes the body to start wearing down, and having problems absorbing foods because the sugar breaks down and ferments quickly. Â Foods are then not properly absorbed, creating toxins that move to the blood, causing toxemia. Â Anytime there is an excess of toxins, they make their way to the head and saturate it. Â One could experience symptoms like dizziness, fatigue, excessive tiredness, bad moods, concentration problems, headaches, etc., along with allergic reactions like runny eyes, sneezing, nasal drip, etc.
- Enzymes: The foods we eat need enzymes to be digested, and then the foods can be used by the cells. Â But if the cell doesn’t have the minerals it needs, the enzyme’s work is affected. Â Sugar imbalances minerals in the body, and if any mineral is deficient or in excess, enzymatic functions become altered.
- Immune system: Macrophages, organisms that eat toxic and harmful substances in the body, like viruses, bacteria, etc., remain stuck in the sugar molecules, thereby blocking the body’s defense functions. Â That’s why, if you become infected or experience health problems, one of the first foods to avoid is white sugar.
- Refined sugar doesn’t provide any nutritive value, which is why it turns to toxins or fat in the body. Â It also deteriorates teeth and causes stomach aches.
Healthy substitutes for white sugar
One way of sweetening yoru foods without harming health, it by using these foods:
- Honey: which not only sweetens, but is also rich in B complex vitamins, calcium, and other important minerals. Â It is perfect for children.
- Agave nectar or flowers.
- Sugar cane, powdered brown sugar, brown sugar, etc.
- Stevia: a plant that has been used since ancient times not only to sweeten, but to lose weight and to create a satiating effect in the stomach. Â Fruits like bananas, mammee, mango, etc., are very sweet fruits. Â If you want to prepare a smoothie in the morning and you add these fruits, you won’t need to sweeten with anything else. Â You’ll also have a super nutritive smoothie.
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