How much sugar do you consume? The average American consumes about 152 pounds in one year!! That’s equal to 3 pounds (6 cups) per week. Can you imagine what that much sugar is doing to your brain and the rest of your body?
Here are some things that you should know:
- As a society we all consume too much sugar.
- Sugar is a toxin to the brain and is addictive. It causes inflammation throughout the body and especially in the brain.
- When you eat that sugary snack, you may feel a burst of energy for a while (feeling hyperactive), but in a few hours after the sugar high is over, you come down with a bang, feeling sluggish and tired.
Several years ago I was testing this fact that sugar stimulates the brain by doing an EEG before and after the ingestion of sugar. The results were a large spike in beta wave activity (fast brain waves) in the frontal lobe. Too much beta in the brain waves can lead to hyperactivity and inability to concentrate.
Next Steps
If you enjoyed this content, please…
Join our free Facebook Group full of like-minded health-seekers on a similar journey.
If you are interested to know how our team can help you get started on your journey back to health, schedule a discovery call.
To help you get started on your health journey, I have created a special mini-course: It contains tips about what to do to get started on your journey to better digestive health, and busts a few myths about chronic illnesses. Simply click here to sign up for the mini-course!
