Here is what your body might experience when you cut sugar for 30 days
Find out what happens to your body when you stop eating added sugar for 30 days, from cravings and energy changes to better overall health.
Many of us are aware that we should limit our intake of sugar, but how can a 30-day cut from added sugars actually affect your body?
According to health experts, the following can occur.
First few days: As you adjust to reducing sugar, you may have more sugar cravings, feel tired or experience mild headaches and irritability.
It is usually only for a few days that your body experiences these symptoms as it adjusts to its new, lesser intake of sugar.
One week in: After one week into the challenge, your body’s energy levels will start to stabilise, and you may feel a difference when it comes to blood sugar levels.
You may notice you’re no longer relying on a sweet pick-me-up for energy. Instead of riding a sugar rush up and down throughout the day, you should be experiencing a more steady, consistent energy supply.
Second or third week: As you reach the second or third week, more of the body’s improvements are noticed. Bloating might be reduced, you may get clearer skin, sleep a lot better, and may find you have lost a little bit of weight.
This is because consuming less added sugar often means you’re consuming fewer empty calories.
30 days after stopping sugar: If you have made it through the full 30 days, you may feel a difference in your overall health, with experts suggesting that avoiding excess added sugar can potentially reduce risk of obesity, lower risk of certain cardiovascular diseases and support better control of blood sugar levels.
It’s important to remember however, that the effect on your body will vary based on your own habits.
It’s also crucial to distinguish the sugar we consume from natural sources in fruit, vegetables and dairy.
