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Diet

Sugar Detox for a

Better You

What is a Sugar Detox? Dr Nandini Saini explains the symptoms, side-effects
and tips for a low-sugar diet

What is sweet in the mouth is not always At the least, it can make you feel fatigued
good in the stomach, goes a popular saying. and listless during the day, taking away
And how true it is! from your productivity.
We are surrounded by sugary food, it is a Conclusion: Try a ‘sugar detox’ for a
part of our regular meals and no festivity is healthier physical and mental you.
complete without it.
Why is it so difficult to give up sugar?
Why is sugar bad for us? We all know that excess sugar is bad for
Having sugar in large quantities can be us, but the thought of giving it up seems
detrimental to your health. It can lead to worse…ever wonder why?
dental decay, skin aging, increase in acne,
and inflammation of joints- causing joint
pains. It is a common cause of depression in
adults.
A high intake of sugar has been also been
linked to a number of medical conditions
like obesity and cardiac problems. It can
also aggravate diabetes, leading to a whole
new set of complications. It can cause
damage to important organs such as liver, In place of sugary foods, have a nutritionally balanced
kidneys and pancreas. diet with fruit and vegetables, as well as cereals

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