Are you a sweet tooth person?
We all love a bit of sweetness in our life like a slice of cake or processed food, however, sugar is not that good for us and a high-sugar diet can have a deleterious impact on our bodies.
When we talk about sugar we refer to the refined sugar – which comes with over 56 different hidden names in food – and not the natural sugar in fruits and vegetables.
We are all aware of the potential physical damages sugar can cause to our bodies: skin and cells aging, may feed cancer cells, promotes diabetes, heart diseases, obesity, but do you know that many studies have confirmed a link between sugar and mental health?
Researchers have discovered a link between the gut health and the functionality of the brain: the microbiome in your gastrointestinal tract could be associated with anxiety disorders. Harmful substances (in this case, sugar) can damage the intestinal permeability and create dysbiosis (imbalance of the microbiome that increases the bad bacteria and decreases the good bacteria). The dysbiosis can cause the leaky gut syndrome: a cascade of events will generate a systemic inflammation and activate the immune system. Toxic substances start circulating into your body and attack the brain, creating a neurotransmitter imbalance that we see in anxiety and depression.
Sugar appears to also be linked to the suppression of the hormone Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which is lower in patients with depression.
Sugar and junk food can trigger the production of dopamine: a hormone that induces a “feel-good” sensation to your brain and creates addiction. Sugar and fatty food can trigger the cravings in your brain and you may develop withdrawal symptoms when you cut them out of your diet.
Our bodies are not intended to process the amount of refined sugar we ingest: our organs and minds are interconnected that we need to take care of both to achieve an optimal wellbeing.
Do you find it hard to give up sugar?
Sign up for my “Give Sugar The Boot 5 Days Challenge” and we will help you with the cravings, substitutes, and rebalance your body following Fed’s natural and holistic methods.
Click “FOLLOW” to keep you updated and receive more info soon!
#NFUK #anxiety #depression #WorldMentalHealthDay
We all love a bit of sweetness in our life like a slice of cake or processed food, however, sugar is not that good for us and a high-sugar diet can have a deleterious impact on our bodies.
When we talk about sugar we refer to the refined sugar – which comes with over 56 different hidden names in food – and not the natural sugar in fruits and vegetables.
We are all aware of the potential physical damages sugar can cause to our bodies: skin and cells aging, may feed cancer cells, promotes diabetes, heart diseases, obesity, but do you know that many studies have confirmed a link between sugar and mental health?
Researchers have discovered a link between the gut health and the functionality of the brain: the microbiome in your gastrointestinal tract could be associated with anxiety disorders. Harmful substances (in this case, sugar) can damage the intestinal permeability and create dysbiosis (imbalance of the microbiome that increases the bad bacteria and decreases the good bacteria). The dysbiosis can cause the leaky gut syndrome: a cascade of events will generate a systemic inflammation and activate the immune system. Toxic substances start circulating into your body and attack the brain, creating a neurotransmitter imbalance that we see in anxiety and depression.
Sugar appears to also be linked to the suppression of the hormone Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF), which is lower in patients with depression.
Sugar and junk food can trigger the production of dopamine: a hormone that induces a “feel-good” sensation to your brain and creates addiction. Sugar and fatty food can trigger the cravings in your brain and you may develop withdrawal symptoms when you cut them out of your diet.
Our bodies are not intended to process the amount of refined sugar we ingest: our organs and minds are interconnected that we need to take care of both to achieve an optimal wellbeing.
Do you find it hard to give up sugar?
Sign up for my “Give Sugar The Boot 5 Days Challenge” and we will help you with the cravings, substitutes, and rebalance your body following Fed’s natural and holistic methods.
Click “FOLLOW” to keep you updated and receive more info soon!
#NFUK #anxiety #depression #WorldMentalHealthDay