Increased sugar intake is a major contributing factor to rising obesity levels which research shows increase the risk of developing gut cancers including; oesophageal, stomach, liver and pancreatic cancer.
The main cause of weight gain comes down to sugar intake, in fact, it is nearly impossible to lose weight while sugar intake is high. This is due to it causing high blood insulin levels, the main signal to keep energy stored as body fat.
If you choose to give up sugar as your GIVE IT UP challenge, you will be supported along the way with webinars from our experts and advice on how to help you replace foods you are removing with healthier alternatives.
A few reasons to remove added sugars from your diet:
Sugar is the main food for all the bad bacteria in your gut. Take that away and allow space for the good bacteria to grow! Less bad bacteria means less sugar cravings.
You'll avoid energy spikes and crashes. Consistent and reliable energy arrives when sugars leave.
Sugar is a dopamine releasing chemical. Removing it makes you MORE dopamine sensitive and therefore makes you feel better about doing the most simple of tasks in day to day life. In short, your motivation and level of satisfaction in general go up.
So, will you go sugar-free for March? Sign up at https://www.giveitup.nz/