Expert Tips: How to Give Up Sweets

03.07.2023 19:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:24

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If you refuse simple carbohydrates, the risk of obesity and diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases will decrease, and overall well-being will improve.

What happens if you give up sweets altogether

With a sharp withdrawal from added sugar in the diet, a “withdrawal syndrome” can occur, followed by strong cravings for sweets, fatigue and depressed mood. In addition, studies studying the effect of sugar on stress show a decrease in cortisol in the blood.

What happens if you don't eat sweets for 2 weeks

If you show willpower and refuse sweets, the negative consequences of refusal will disappear in 2-3 weeks: sleep and appetite will improve, you will feel lightness and a surge of energy, your well-being and mood will improve.

How to replace flour and sweet with proper nutrition

  • Berries, fruits - natural sweeteners
  • Dried fruits and nuts
  • Ice cream
  • Bee natural honey
  • Natural dark chocolate
  • Marmalade without sugar
  • Natural marshmallow
  • Muesli in bars

During a sugar detox, include more protein foods at every meal, especially at breakfast, which will result in balanced blood sugar and insulin levels, as well as reduced sugar cravings. Also, you need to add as many healthy fats as possible to the diet - nuts, seeds, fish, oils, avocados.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. What happens if you give up sweets altogether
  2. What happens if you don't eat sweets for 2 weeks
  3. How to replace flour and sweet with proper nutrition