Sugar is the enemy from "summary" of Food - WTF - Should I Eat? by Mark Hyman
Sugar is the enemy. It lurks in many of the foods we eat, hiding under names like high fructose corn syrup, dextrose, and sucrose. It is addictive, causing spikes and crashes in energy levels that leave us craving more. But beyond just being bad for our waistlines, sugar poses serious risks to our health. It has been linked to a range of chronic diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer. When we consume sugar, our bodies release insulin to help regulate our blood sugar levels. Over time, however, this constant influx of sugar can lead to insulin resistance, a condition in which the body's cells stop responding to insulin properly. This can eventually lead to type 2 diabetes, a serious and potentially life-threatening disease. But the dangers of sugar don't stop there. Sugar also promotes inflammation in the body, a...
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