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10 Signs You’re Eating Too Much Sugar

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What if your persistent fatigue or uncontrollable cravings for snacking had an unsuspected culprit? Behind the little daily treats can hide an excess of sugar that impacts much more than your figure. Some subtle but revealing signals can indicate that your body is discreetly alerting you. Ready to discover them?

  1. You always want sugar: an invisible vicious cycle

Do you find yourself reaching for dessert after every meal? It’s not just a question of indulgence. Sugar stimulates the production of dopamine, the pleasure hormone, creating a dependency  similar to that caused by certain addictive substances . The more you consume, the more your brain craves it, like a machine  that is difficult to stop . To break this vicious cycle, gradually reduce the doses: for example, replace your  milk chocolate  with  dark chocolate containing at least 70% cocoa .

  1. Post-meal energy slump: the roller coaster effect

You know that famous energy spike after  a pastry or a sweet dessert , followed by a big bout of fatigue? This phenomenon is explained by the rapid rise and then the sudden drop in your blood sugar. These  fluctuations  tire your body and disrupt your vitality. Opt for foods with  a low glycemic index , such as  fresh fruit  or  nuts , to avoid these extreme variations.

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