Sugar can become a real addiction. The more you eat, the more you want to eat. Desserts, sweet smoothies, mimosas, baguette bread from the bakery next door… It’s not always easy to say “no” to sweet foods.
That’s why doing a “mini sugar detox” can help you get your diet back in balance.
Here are 5 things to know before adopting a sugar-free diet.
1. NO MORE BLOATING
If you cut all sugars from your diet and focus on a menu of mostly vegetables and protein, you’ll see a difference in two to three days. You’ll feel lighter and you’ll definitely feel like you’ve “deflated”.
2. IT’S A GOOD WAY TO UNDERSTAND YOUR DIET
Most people are not aware of the amount of sugar they consume. No, sugar isn’t just in cakes and desserts, it’s practically everywhere. From the fruit juice you drink every morning, to the granola bar you eat in the early afternoon, to the slice of bread in your sandwich… Many foods contain sugar. When adopting a sugar-free diet, you should always be aware of what’s on your plate.
3. YOU WILL HAVE TO FIND NEW RECIPES
You will have to rethink your eating habits and rethink your entire menu. Were you eating peanut butter toast every morning? Or granola with berries? Well, not anymore! You will have to change your habits and create new ones. This can be a big challenge for many.
4. YOU’LL HAVE GLOWING SKIN
You may be surprised to know that by adopting a sugar-free diet, your skin will have a natural glow, fewer pimples and signs of fatigue. This is a great way to save money on facials!
5. REDUCE THE RISK OF CERTAIN SERIOUS DISEASES
Researchers have observed that with a sugar-free diet, some people reduce their risk of suffering from serious illnesses such as type 2 diabetes or cardiovascular disease.
6. YOU RISK GAINING YOUR WEIGHT BACK
If at the beginning of your new diet you risk losing weight very quickly, be aware that your new figure could be temporary. This is why reducing your sugar intake should never be linked to the desire to lose weight, but rather to the desire to feel better in your body in general.
7. YOU CAN FINALLY SAY “GOODBYE” TO YOUR CRAVINGS
After a good week without sugar, you should start to see the benefits of your new diet and especially to feel a general sense of well-being. You will feel less and less like snacking at all hours of the day and that is a great success!
