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Whentrick-or-treattime rolls around, it’s not just little ghouls and goblins who tend to overdo it on sweets.
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In both the short-term and the long-term, the body reacts to excess sugar with some pretty unpleasant effects.
Sales of these goodies have steadily risen in the last several years.
Americans spend more on candyat the end of Octoberthan during any other holiday season.
That’s a lot of Snickers and Sour Patch Kids.
Assuming all that candy is getting eaten, we’re probably taking in farmore sugarthan public health institutions recommend.
But knocking back just 15 pieces of candy corn will net you 22 grams of added sugar.
From there, glucose gets distributed to muscles and organs to provide them with energy.
But sometimes, after a major influx of sugar, the body gets a bit overwhelmed.
You probably know this dramatic spike-and-drop of blood sugar as a “sugar crash.”
For others, however, it’s a temporary state that simply makes us feel sick.
These signs and symptoms may include shakiness, irritability, nausea, lethargy, and lightheadedness.
Most experts believe this is because sugar causes inflammation in the body.
The easy guide to cutting back on sugaris finally here.
To keep it moderate, start by looking at labels.
Doing so has beenshownto increase pleasurable sensations around food and prevent overeating.
With these strategies, you’ll be on your way to enjoying the sweet season inmoderation.
