Excess Sugar - How To Drain It From Our Body?

Sugar is present in all your beverages, smoothies, cookies, desserts, food items and more. But the not so sweet truth is that too much sugar in your diet can turn your life upside down. It increases your risk of obesity, diabetes, heart diseases, hampers the immune system and even harms the brain function. Artificial sugar tablets are recently reported to cause liver dysfunction and other abdominal disturbances. So, in order to break the addictiveness of sugar that can rob of your health, all you need is a clear path to detox from sugar.

Here are some pointers on how to detox your body off excess sugar:

1. Turn away from sugar - Sugar is more addictive than cocaine. Man-made white sugar is normally harmful. So you need to develop a strong will-power to eliminate sugar completely, as you would do if you are trying to come out of alcoholism or other intoxications. You should not just avoid table sugar, but also keep away from all the sneaky sugars available in processed food and beverages. Ideally, a time period of 10 days is suggested to give up on any kind of sugar.
    
2. Stack up on proteins - Eat meals that contain lots of good protein and fat. Since they are difficult to digest and take more time to absorb, it will make you feel full for a long time and sustain your energy levels. A high protein diet can be the key to balancing blood sugar and insulin levels, without the cravings.
    
3. Eat the right carbs - Avoid refined carbs and starchy foods like potatoes, white bread, pasta and baked goods. Instead opt for natural carbohydrates present in vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, leafy greens, eggplant and artichokes. It is also good to avoid grains and beans during your detox period.
    
4. No artificial sweeteners - You might be tempted to replace sugar with artificial sweeteners, but this is not really beneficial. Artificial sweeteners are just temporary solutions when shifting from sugar and we do not know about its long term drawbacks. In the long run, it might be just as addictive as sugar. If at all you crave for something sweet, go for natural fruits.
    
5. Consume whole foods - Foods that don’t come in boxes, cans or bottles. Whole foods like vegetables, fruits, lean meat, nuts, fish, seeds and healthy fats will help a great deal to curb cravings and also keep you satisfied.
    
6. Sleep well - Last but not least, get quality sleep time to beat cravings for sugar and suppress hunger hormones. Sleep your way to fight against the desire to overeat and improve your energy levels. A good night sleep will do wonders for your overall well-being.