Sugar Detox: Day 7

We have eliminated sugar, wheat, gluten, and dairy. Why is it also important to eliminate artificial sweeteners while on this program? Artificial sweeteners have no calories, it should be fine, right? WRONG! in his book, Dr Hyman states, "Artificial sweeteners trick your metabolism into thinking sugar is on its way. This causes your body to pump out insulin, the fat-storage hormone, which leads to more belly fat".

He continues, "Artificial sweeteners confuse and slow down your metabolism, so you burn fewer calories every day. They make you hungrier and cause you to crave even more sugar and starchy carbs, such as bread and pasta. In animal studies, the rats that consumed artificial sweeteners ate more food, their metabolic fire or thermogenesis slowed down, and they put on 14 percent more body fat in just two weeks—even if they ate fewer total calories than the rats that ate regular sugar-sweetened food".

This is very interesting to me, and I hope it enlightens you, as well. Real, whole foods are always better for your health. I encourage you to cut out the artificial sweeteners even after this detox is over. Try using a few drops of stevia instead. It is a natural sweetener that comes from the stevia plant. Your body will thank you.

Be well!
BHW