Excess sugar negatively affects every organ in the body.

In the gut, sugar drastically changes the good bacteria - increasing gut permeability. This can cause transfer of substances from the gut to the blood stream.  Excess sugar may lead to higher risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disease, inflammation, cancer risk, Increased loss of collagen and increased aging.

In fact, getting  20% of calories from added sugar, results in an almost 40% percent higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to people receiving less than 10% of their calories from sugar.

One major sugar contributing food is sugar-sweetened soft drinks. Studies show these may influence the development of metabolic diseases as researchers found soda drinkers had shorter telomeres. Shortened telomeres are a sign of decreased life expectancy and accelerated cell aging.

Make sure to CHECK Food Labels!

Here are a few common ingredients to avoid:

-corn syrup

- fructose

- lactose

-nectars

-molasses

Getting enough high-quality protein, fiber and fermented foods can help you lose your sugar cravings over time

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