The Hidden Dangers of Sugar: What You Need to Know

It's no secret that in recent decades, excess sugar has led the Western world to a kind of "health bankruptcy."

Besides being the number one cause of obesity and damaging dental health, the long-term destructive effects of sugar consumption can convince anyone that it’s wise to reduce intake—even if that extra cookie with your coffee is tempting after you've already had three today.

If you take to heart what we'll detail in these lines, chances are you’ll someday thank us, realizing that your health—the most valuable thing on earth—looks entirely different after applying this knowledge.

Read the Fine Print on Products

The processed food we consume often contains large amounts of sugar, which manufacturers skillfully hide behind deceptive names. Before indulging in industrial food, it’s wise to research the contents, and if you do consume sugar, try making everything at home to control the sugar in your cookies.

Energy? Think Again

We often consider sugar an "energy boost," but a comprehensive study recently published in Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews demystifies this. Sugar doesn’t energize us—quite the opposite. High sugar levels exhaust the body and can even lead to depression.

The temporary "energy" is actually due to sugar addiction, which happens automatically. The real awakening happens to our pancreas cells, which secrete insulin. When we consume lots of sugary foods, insulin levels spike and drop, creating fatigue that drives us to consume more sugar—thus entering a vicious cycle from which escape is difficult.