1. While sugar will give you an energy boost, it is an artificial boost characterized by a dramatic raise in blood sugar. When this happens your balancing mechanism, insulin, is released through the pancreas to compensate for the sudden sugar rush. Your blood sugar is on a bit of a roller coaster which often leaves you feeling tired and drowsy within 30 minutes.2. Depression and fatigue are believed to be tied to the rise and fall of blood sugar. Since sugar essentially steals from your energy reserve and gives you a quick lift, its fitting to assume that on its way down, it has the ability to alter your mood.
3. According to a study 50% of people involved reported improvements in their moods within a week of eliminating sugar from their diet. A reasonable amount of sugar in your diet is no more than 10% of your daily calories. Many people are upward of 20% with hidden sugars being the culprit in many processed foods. If you crave something sweet, grab a piece of fruit. Fruit has fructose and takes your blood sugar for less of a ride than its friend glucose.
4. The average American consumes the equivalent of 53 HEAPING teaspoons of sugar every day.
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