The brain, as with every cell in our bodies, needs glucose to function, so while not all sugar is bad, too much added sugar can pose problems.
to break down the overall impact sugar has on our bodies as well as some alternate ways to satisfy that sweet tooth.
However, common processed snacks and drinks can contain much more than the recommended amount, which is why reading labels is so pivotal. The water in the sponge represents insulin -- a hormone mainly responsible for regulating blood sugars that allows cells to take in the sugar -- and when a small amount of sugar is sprinkled evenly over the surface, the sugar is absorbed quickly and easily. But on a second sponge topped with heaping spoonfuls of sugar, the sponge is unable to absorb all of the water, which is what it would look like if insulin was overloaded with sugar intake.
"Read the labels, use those spices as substitutes and be patient with yourself because it takes time to retrain your taste buds," she said of three easy ways to cut down on sugar.
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