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Thinking of going on a sugar cleanse? Here's what to expect
Sugar is hidden in almost all foods, so cutting it out can be hard at the beginning, but it's well worth it when it helps improve overall health, stops premature ageing and gives you more radiant skin. But initial side effects of a sugar detox can b
Sugar is hidden in almost all foods, so cutting it out can be hard at the beginning, but it's well worth it when it helps improve overall health, stops premature ageing and gives you more radiant skin.
But initial side effects of a sugar detox can be a little hard, with symptoms including fatigue, dizziness and low blood sugar.
Here's what to expect:
1. Added sugar is everywhere
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While sweet treats are obviously laden with sugar, it's the added sugars in non-obvious foods that are the problem.
Salad dressings, tomato sauce, dairy, condiments and breads are all full of sugar. But cutting out added sugar (going cold turkey) helps recalibrate the palate, so you will be able to taste natural sugars in fruits or vegetables faster and much more easily.
But initial side effects of a sugar detox can be a little hard, with symptoms including fatigue, dizziness and low blood sugar.
Here's what to expect:
1. Added sugar is everywhere
PHOTO: Unsplash
While sweet treats are obviously laden with sugar, it's the added sugars in non-obvious foods that are the problem.
Salad dressings, tomato sauce, dairy, condiments and breads are all full of sugar. But cutting out added sugar (going cold turkey) helps recalibrate the palate, so you will be able to taste natural sugars in fruits or vegetables faster and much more easily.