Carbs are essential for your organism, and sugar is one of the most used in our daily lives; however, when we consume sugar in excess, it can be attached to other molecules of our body in a process called glycation, which is known to cause premature aging.
Not only you will see the side effect on your skin but also promotes inflammation on the organism and increases the chances of suffering from chronic diseases like diabetes.
Also, glucose (sugars) attaches itself to collagen and elastin, making them more rigid and causing loss of elasticity, premature aging, dehydration, and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
How do I know if my food has been through the glycation process?
Any food that includes sugar: Products like candy, flours, cakes, donuts, and any similar products. Also, you can find it in food that has gone through this process while being cooked, like fried food, smoked meats, roasted meats.
How can I reverse the damage caused by the sugar?
Certain changes can be reversed; however, when your conditions are chronic as diabetes, there is not much to do anymore; just maintain a healthy diet and follow your physician’s instructions.
To counteract the effect of sugar on your skin, you can eat blueberries that have a low sugar concentration and are a powerful antioxidant that fights free radicals and improves wrinkles; fruits, whole grains, white meat, and vegetables.
Which products can I use to substitute sugar?
Ideally, you will remove all sweetener products, but it is always nice to add a little bit of this flavor to our routine.
Here you have some sugars substitutes that you can introduce to your diet that no only will give you the sweet taste but also are low calories ingredients.
- Stevia
- Maple Syrup
- Unrefined sugar
- Cane sugar
- Honey
- Saccharin
- Cyclamate
So if you are addicted to candies and cakes, think twice before abusing them. Not only will it damage your skin but also your silhouette, teeth, and general health.
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