In your opinion, to what extent does the consumption of simple refined sugars compromise health? Please cite at least four ideas to support your opinion.
This is such a multi-layered question. First of all, simple refined sugars are very quickly broken down by the body, causing a spike in blood glucose levels. This spike can provide an energy boost for a fatigued individual, but will also cause a crash once it's been processed. This extra blood sugar is harmful to the pancreas, which creates insulin, and also to the adrenal glands, which end up over functioning and causing a condition called adrenal fatigue.
Additionally, over-consuming refined carbohydrates leads to deficiency in fiber, vitamins and minerals, and phytochemicals, because these essential elements of the foods we eat are practically processed out. So by consuming highly refined products we are consuming empty calories with little or no nutritional value at all. The book states that consuming these things leads to higher risks of obesity, heart disease, and even cancer, and obviously, diabetes.
In addition, Dr. Henele mentioned that increased refined sugars in soda leads to increased acidity in the body. Lots of reasons to stay away from these things...
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