They are all sugars and provide energy to the body. They are all metabolized differently and will affect the body differently. The most menacing is fructose. It can cause a cascade of inflammation in the body at a celular level affecting the gut and liver. Glucose: It's a simple sugar and a primary source of energy. You will find it in fuits, honey and other natural foods. It is made when your body breaks down startches to use as fuel. Fructose: Also a simple sugar and known as fruit sugar because it occurs naturally in many fruits. It's sweeter than glucose and is often used as a sweetener in processed foods and beverages (High-fructose corn syrup). Sucrose: This is table sugar. It's made of both glucose and fructose. It's also used as a sweetener in various foods and drinks. Is it a drug? That is up for debate. Brain Reward System: It releases dopamine in the brain. This reinforces the desire to consume sugar, leading to cravings and potentially addictive behavior. Palatability: Sugar makes food taste better and improves the eating experience so you want to eat more of it. Cravings and Withdrawal: Is sugar a drug? That is up for debate. If it is abused once it is reduced or eliminated symptoms of withdrawal, such as irritability, fatigue, and mood swings can occur. Hormonal Response: Sugar consumption can affect and disrupt hormonal signaling in the body, including hormones that regulate hunger and satiety. Tolerance: Over time, repeated exposure to sugar can lead to desensitization of the brain's reward system, requiring higher amounts of sugar to achieve the same level of pleasure. Sounds like a drug? Social (http://6.Social)and Environmental Factors: Cultural and social norms, as well as the widespread availability and marketing influences sugar consumption patterns and contribute to addictive behavior. Evan something savory will have added sugar so watch it.

Losing weight effectively typically involves a combination of healthy eating, regular physical activity, and lifestyle changes. Here are some tips to help you get started: 1. Set Realistic Goals: What are they for you? 2. Eat a Balanced Diet: Macros and Calories. 3. Monitor Your Calories: Do you measure, write it down, use an app? 4. Stay Hydrated: How much, how does it help, does it help?? 5. Limit or eliminate processed foods: What are they? Why are they bad? How do you replace them? 6. Don't drink your calories: No nutritional value and can contribute to weight gain. 6. Exercise Regularly: What type? When to exercise? How often to exercise? How hard should you exercise? 7. Be Consistent: How can you make it a habbit. How can you incorporate the change in everyday life? 8. Get Plenty of Sleep: Why? How does sleep affect weight loss? How much is enough? 9. Manage Stress: Can stress affect weight loss? 10. Seek Support: I have the answers so Call me or message me! I'm here to help.

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