What you eat has a major connection to your health. Not only does a healthy diet keep you fit and looking your best, but it also helps control your cholesterol, blood pressure, heart health, brain function, and overall well being. Contrary to popular belief, eating foods high in fat is not the problem. Some fats, like avocados and nuts, are actually really good for you. The real problem is sugar.
- Sugar contains no essential nutrients. Added sugars, which include sucrose and high fructose corn syrup, are high in calories but have no nutritional value. When you eat sugar like this, all you are doing is adding on unnecessary weight.
- Sugar can raise your cholesterol levels. High cholesterol can lead to cardiovascular disease, which is the #1 killer in the world.
- Sugar is addicting. When you eat sugar it causes your brain to release dopamine, similar to what drugs do. If you eat sugar on a daily basis it may be harder to cut back and change your diet.
- Sugar can cause insulin resistance. Sugar can mess with your blood pressure and may lead you down a path to serious illnesses that include diabetes, metabolic syndrome, obesity, and heart disease.
LongevityMed specializes in treating obesity and related illnesses like metabolic syndrome. We can help you lose weight in a healthy way, as well as help lower your blood pressure and get on the right track to a healthier lifestyle with diet, exercise, and supplementation. If you think you may be suffering from obesity or metabolic syndrome, take our weight loss test to get started, or schedule a consultation today!
