10 Signs That You Are Eating Too Much Sugar

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10 Signs That You Are Eating Too Much Sugar

In recent times it has been noticed that sugar-related ailments have been on the increase in an alarming rate even amidst the youth. A very good example is a lady I met about two weeks ago who is just 31 years of age but is seriously battling with arthritis which initially is an ailment knownto affects the aged. Diabetes,
cardiovascular problems, cancers and even adrenal fatigue and dysfunctions are just some of the serious chronic diseases connected to over-indulging in the sweet white poison.

Many people realize they are addicted to sugar when throughout the day, they would often find themselves craving something sweet and comforting that would give them a little lift while many don’t even know. Have you become a sugar addict? Are you eating too much sugar?
Here are warning signs you’re eating too much sugar. Read up and make the necessary changes needed for a better life you really crave for;

Incessant Tiredness & Exhaustion
A constant feeling of tiredness or fatigue is one of the biggest signs you’ve got too much sugar in your diet. Although high-sugar foods can give you a big carbohydrate boost and temporarily lend a feeling of increased energy, the crash that comes afterwards is a daunting one. Feeling tired all the time may be a sign that it’s time to evaluate your diet to see if you’re eating (or drinking) too much sugar. There could be other reasons you are feeling tired but too much of sugar consumption is one of such.

Frequent colds & flu
If you find yourself falling ill more often than you used to, it could be due to having excessive sugar in your diet. If every virus that goes around seems to find you and make you sick, it could be
due to your penchant for sugary treats.
Consumption of too much sugar can weaken your immune system, making your body’s natural ability to fight off colds and flu viruses, highly reduced than it would be if you avoided foods
with added sugars.

Skin problems
The prime symptom in this case is the presence of dark circles under the eye which is a sign of adrenal fatigue. Sugar also has an inflammatory effect on the body when it is eaten, so it can also contribute to inflammatory skin problems.

If you find yourself suffering from acne, eczema, or even just excessive oiliness or dryness, sugar could be to blame. Some people find that cutting sugar out of their diets greatly improves their skin problems (not to mention their overall health).

You’re always hungry
Leptin is the chemical your body uses to help you feel full, signalling that it’s time to stop eating. Too much sugar consumption, though, can destroy leptin, interfering with your ability to feel full. If you truly feel always hungry rather than just eating out of boredom or to cope with stress sugar could have caused leptin to stop properly functioning, leading to chronic hunger pangs.

Excessive Weight Gain
The human body is set up to accommodate a limited amount of sugar. When the body has had its fill and the sugar keeps pouring in, the sugar calories end up being converted to and stored as body fat on the major organs (heart, kidney, liver etc.) of the body as well as the available space pockets in the body.

This can quickly lead to weight problems like obesity which carry a risk for a host of health problems, such as high blood cholesterol levels, cardiac problems, sleep apnoea, and more.

Sugar Cravings
If you find yourself craving the sweet flavour of sugary snacks on a daily basis, chances are you’ve become a sugar addict. Sugar consumption can create a chain reaction of sugar cravings because it is so sweetly addictive. If you hear the sugary food and drinks calling your name non-stop with every move you make,
you could be in the throes of a deep sugar addiction, which of cause is a sign of or could lead to excessive sugar consumption.


Anxiety or depression
Just as eating a lot of sugar can make your body physically crash, it can make you emotionally crash, as well. Once sugar’s energy-boosting effects have worn off, the physical fatigue of the “sugar crash” may be accompanied by psychological fatigue. Feelings associated with depression and anxiety, such as lethargy,
sadness, nervousness, feelings of impending doom, constant worry and social withdrawal may be experienced by sugar addicts.

High blood pressure
Blood pressure problems may not be due to the sodium in your diet, but rather, to the sugar in your diet.

In one 2010 study performed by researchers at the University of Colorado Denver, more than 4,500 adults were studied and the data gathered showed that there was a link between hypertension (high blood pressure) and excessive sugar consumption. So, if you have high blood pressure, don’t be too quick to blame the salt shaker without looking at your sugar intake, as well.



Dental and Breath Issues
Virtually everyone has heard that sugar is no good for the teeth and good breadth, and it’s the truth. If you keep finding yourself in the dentist’s chair due to constant cavities requiring fillings and root canals, it could be the sugar you eat causing the problem.

Sugar likes to work its way into the nooks and crannies in your teeth, where it can rot away tooth enamel and infiltrate your teeth, causing painful dental problems. As for the breath, when we eat sugary foods and fail to cleanse the mouth appropriately we provide a viable medium for the bacteria to multiply leading to the bad breath. So watch it.

Diabetes
Eating too much sugar or sugary foods can cause weight gain, and weight gain can increase your risk for developing type II diabetes.

Also Read: See Early Signs Of Diabetes In Men You Should Not Ignore


Even if you haven’t ever been diagnosed as full-on diabetic, many people are “pre-diabetic” and don’t even realize it. If you find yourself constantly thirsty or hungry in spite of regular eating and hydration and feel flushed after a sugar binge or extremely weak and “off” when you skip a meal, you may wish to talk to your doctor about your diabetes risk. There are other early warning signs of diabetes that you shouldn’t ignore.