As of today I am 5 weeks free of refined sugar. I know alot of you struggle with sugar and carb addiction and I wanted to see how long I could go with no sweets. In the past I have also had issues with eating to many sweets which caused my body alot of stress. Once you get through the sugar withdrawls you think clearer, have more energy, your liver works better, and your body can start to function the way it was supposed to. Below are some facts about what sugar does to our bodies. If you want to feel better and learn how to eat for your Metabolic Type please call or email now. I am not saying you can never have sugar again I am saying sometimes we need to rest and repair our bodies for a minute then we can re-introduce sugar and learn how to eat sugar in moderation and eat cleaner and healthier sweet choices.

1 teaspoon of sugar can suppress the immune system for 3 hours.
Sugar can cause changes associated with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
Sugar can cause arthritis.
Sugar consumption can cause aging.
Sugar consumption can lead to alcoholism.
Sugar consumption is the top cause of tooth decay.
Sugar use contributes to obesity.
Sugar can cause heart disease.
Sugar can cause appendicitis.
Sugar can cause multiple sclerosis.
Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.
Sugar can cause varicose veins.
Sugar can increase cholesterol.
Sugar can increase the systolic blood pressure.
Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
Sugar can cause migraine headaches.
Sugar can interfere with the absorption of protein.
Sugar causes food allergies.
Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.