Want to Lose Weight? Stop Eating Sugar!

Sugar may taste sweet but its health effects are anything but.

Excessive sugar consumption throws the body's pH levels out of

balance making it harder for us to lose weight and maintain good

health. The sugar, and the acidity that it creates, provides an

internal environment that is ripe for the overgrowth of

dangerous yeasts, fungi, and bacteria. 

In turn, these pathogens feed on the sugar, multiply, and expel

toxic wastes that make us feel and look even worse. Because

these critters feed on sugar, our body begins to crave more

sugar in the form of sweets, breads, pastas, and so forth. We

end up feeding these microorganisms and fuel their growth and

place further toxic acid into our body. 

As this vicious cycle continues not only do we feed these

toxin-producing microorganisms but we also intake huge amounts

of calorie-rich, nutrient void, sugar-laden foods. Over time, an

excess intake of calories through sugar obviously leads to

weight gain (considering everything else remains equal). 

The Liver, Toxins, Acid, and Weight Loss 

The other aspect of sugar that prevents weight loss is the fact

that as we fuel more and more microorganisms, the toxins they

expel create more acid in our blood and pose added stress on our

liver. 

Since excess acid in the blood will eventually be stored in fat

cells, it is futile to further acidify your body if you want to

lose weight. Only once you rid your body of excess acid and

restore its proper pH balance will you be able to shed excess

fat. If fat isn't needed to store acid, then it can more readily

be metabolized. 

Similarly, if your liver becomes stressed and compromised as a

result of having to filter tons of toxins floating through your

blood, your weight loss attempts will be in vain. This is

because the liver is not only the body's major filter but it

also regulates sugar and fat metabolism. If the liver is not

functioning properly then its ability to metabolize sugar and

fats will also be compromised. Elevated blood sugar and blood

lipid levels are usually the result. 

Hidden Sources of Sugar 

While we typically eat a lot of sugar in the form of desserts

and sugary beverages, a large portion of our sugar intake comes

from hidden sources which include: 

• Livestock are often fed sugar prior to slaughter to improve

the color and taste of the meat. 

• Corn syrup and molasses are often used in restaurants to

prevent shrinkage of hamburgers. 

• Sugar is added to many mixes and roasted nuts. 

• Canned fish are often glazed with sugar. 

• Condiments such as ketchup, mustard, and relish are heavy

sources of sugar. In fact, sugar is most often the first

ingredients in these foods. 

• Most table salts contain sugar. 

• Most breads, pastas, and cereals contain added sugar of some

sort. 

So as you can see we are bombarded by sugar. The key is move

away from packaged and processed foods and move towards fresh

whole foods. 

You're much better off eating natural sugar from fruit then

chemically altered and manufactured refined sugar that you can

buy from a store. 

The choice is yours but if you want to lose weight then you

need to make the right choice. Opt for more fresh vegetables and

fruit, especially greens. Greens are one of the best sources of

alkalinity and help rid your body of excess acid produced by

sugar consumption.

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