Ever find yourself reaching for snacks constantly, feeling tired after meals, or struggling with unexplained weight gain
These could be your body's ways of saying you're consuming too much sugar. With rising concerns about sugar's impact on health
"Higher intakes of sugar cause blood glucose levels to spike and then quickly drop back down," Autumn explains.
Recent studies have linked hyperinsulinemia (high blood insulin levels) to acne breakouts, Autumn notes
This condition isn't just caused by obvious sugars – refined carbohydrates like chips, pretzels, and pasta break down
High sugar intakes can cause insulin levels to skyrocket and cause fat storing to happen, especially around the belly
Those 3 PM sugar cravings aren't random, according to Autumn. They're typically caused by blood sugar crashes from earlier sugar consumption
Constant thirst, even when drinking plenty of water, could indicate insulin resistance or pre-diabetes, Autumn cautions.