Even in the carbonated drinks we drink, we started to buy those that declare themselves to be "sugar-free", and are full of different substitutes. Even in the sweets and cookies we eat, we have switched to those sweetened with substitutes. So what actually happened from there? Why did we stop consuming them, and what wonderful things happened to our bodies as a result? You can find out everything in this article.
In a short time, my partner and I turned to artificial sweeteners to satisfy our sweet tooth, whether it was in food or drinks. However, we soon noticed a few changes in our everyday routine. We felt the urge to consume more sweet products throughout the day, which led to weight gain. Additionally, if we refrained from consuming substitutes for hours, we felt a strong need for them, almost like an addiction. These unpleasant side effects kept recurring, and we realized that we needed to change our approach. We decided to cut back on sugar substitutes and incorporate natural sugar from fruits into our diet. Though it was challenging initially, the results were incredible. We now consume white sugar in moderation, and the change has been significant.
If you are an individual who is also addicted to using artificial sweeteners, it is highly recommended that you go through my personal experience and learn how your overall health can significantly improve if you decide to reduce or completely stop using sugar substitutes. Here are eight changes that will occur in your body if you quit consuming artificial sweeteners. Firstly, your taste buds will return to their normal functioning.
One of the most problematic effects of artificial sweeteners on the body, according to scientists and researchers, is the way they change the microbiome (the set of microbes in our body) and mainly cause the development of microbes and bacteria in the intestinal area that leads to obesity. In a study conducted in collaboration between researchers from the Weizmann Institute and Tel Aviv University, it was found that the introduction of artificial sweeteners into the stomachs of mice led to an increase in the level of development of bacterial strains that cause the conversion of energy accumulated from food into fat cells. Scientists hypothesize that the human stomach works in a similar way: the more artificial sweeteners you consume, the more bacteria will develop in your stomach that cause abnormal bowel activity and obesity, so it is reasonable to assume that stopping the consumption of artificial sweeteners will reduce the level of intestinal bacteria that cause this effect.
Artificial sweeteners can deceive the body by signaling that the necessary sugar is on its way, causing an excess of insulin secretion into the bloodstream. As per experts, individuals who consume artificial sweeteners experience a 20% increase in insulin levels compared to those who do not consume them. This increased insulin secretion is stored as fat in the body's cells, resulting in the creation of unused energy reserves, making us hungrier and craving more sweet dishes. It may ultimately lead to the development of diabetes, as a 2009 study revealed that the consumption of sugar substitute drinks raises the likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes by 67%.
Yes, we also believed that if we consumed sugar substitutes instead of white sugar we could reduce our daily calorie intake and thus lose weight, but it turned out to us that this was a misconception. Many studies conducted on the subject have shown that artificial sugar substitutes have the opposite effect on the brain, which ultimately causes us to consume more calories and gain weight. In a study published in the magazine "Psychology and Behavior," it was found that the consumption of artificial sweeteners increases the drive and need in our brain for carbohydrates, starches and various sweets. In another study, published in the American medical magazine JAMA, it was found that infants whose infants drank drinks with artificial sweeteners on a daily basis during their pregnancy were at risk of being overweight during their lifetime, in contrast to infants whose infants did not consume artificial sweeteners at all.
The main takeaway I gained from my experience, which I hope you also take away from reading this article, is that it's essential to take ownership of our bodies and make informed decisions about nutrition. By reducing our reliance on artificial sweeteners and sugar substitutes, we can lower insulin levels in the blood, decrease cravings for sweets, normalize our taste buds' need for sweetness, and ultimately make better choices for our bodies, such as incorporating more natural fruits and healthier sugar alternatives.
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