365 Days Without Sugar: Transforming My Body

🍬 Sugar can have both benefits and side effects.

🌽 Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

⚖️ Quitting sugar can lead to weight loss and other health improvements.

🍬 Sugar is a simple carb made up of glucose and fructose, which is found in table sugar, fruits, and vegetables.

🍞 Starches are polysaccharides made up of glucose, found in breads, vegetables, and sugars.

🔀 When digested, sugar is broken down into glucose and fructose in the intestines.

⚡️ Glucose is the primary source of energy for the body.

🔬 The body converts fructose to glucose in the liver.

🍞 Starches take longer to digest and absorb, resulting in sustained blood sugar levels.

💉 Insulin is secreted in response to a blood sugar spike and mobilizes glucose to the cells for energy conversion.

🧠 Glucose is the primary fuel for the brain.

🍬 Consuming a lot of sugar doesn't make you feel full and can lead to cravings.

🍩 Excess sugar is stored as fat when the liver and muscles are saturated.

🏋️ Athletes and active people can consume more sugar without gaining fat.

💪 Muscle building requires smart exercise choices and a good workout program.

📚 The workout program on the website provides detailed explanations and saves time on research.

🧠 Consuming sugar affects the neurological aspects of the body.

💡 Dopamine drives sugar cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

📉 Eating foods low on the glycemic index and high in fiber helps control cravings and blood glucose spikes.

💤 Sleep and avoiding high glycemic index foods before bed can reduce cravings.

💪 Quitting sugar for 365 days can have significant changes on the body.

🍎 Apple cider and fish oil can be effective in reducing cravings.