1. Weight Gain
Sugar consumption leads to increased weight. Research has repeatedly pointed out the harmful effects of sugar through consuming too many colas, juices, and other sweetened beverages. Those who rely too much on junk and processed food to curb their hunger, weigh more than those who eat healthily. Obesity is the leading cause of heart diseases in the world.
2. Depression
Eating sugary snacks leads to a release of dopamine, a feel-good chemical in the body. As this surge reduces, the brain begins to crave again for the same high. High sugar intake has been connected to depression in adults.
3. Heart Disease
High sugar consumption has been linked to increased inflammation, high levels of triglycerides and elevated blood pressure levels. All these lead to increased vulnerability to heart disease. Also, increased sugar intake can lead to the deposition of fat on arteries leading to atherosclerosis.
4. Bad Skin
Sugar increases acne. The spike in blood sugar and insulin levels increase oil production and androgen secretion that lead to breaking out of the skin.
5. Risk of Diabetes
Having too much sugar in the blood leads to insulin resistance which leads to diabetes. Obesity, another cause of diabetes is also because of excessive sugar intake.
6. Cancer
Studies have shown that a high sugar environment is conducive to the proliferation of cell multiplication. Sugar increases inflammation in the body and is responsible for the increased incidence of cancer in the world.
7. Causes Skin Sagging and Wrinkles
A high sugar diet leads to accelerated skin ageing. Those who eat sugar have more wrinkles and sagging skin than their counterparts who don’t. Sugar consumption leads to the formation of AGEs (Advanced Glycation Endproducts), compounds that are the result of a reaction between sugar and protein molecules in the body. These AGEs damage the skin’s collagen and elastin which are responsible for the elasticity of the skin.
8. Drains your Energy
Foods high in added sugar quickly spike blood sugar and insulin levels, leading to increased energy.
