We've never been more aware of how much sugar our diets contain as we are now. We know that sugar will give you soaring highs, but it'll make you pay with crashing lows afterward. We know sugar isn't great for us, but what would happen if we cut it out altogether? Nutritionist Jenna Hope sheds some light on the subject. 1. Your skin might improveSkin improvement might occur after quitting sugar because you'll have less insulin flowing about. The consumption of sugar triggers your body to release insulin, which Hope says "can cause inflammation, which may result in a breakdown of collagen and elastin in the skin." Additionally, when sugar is digested, it binds to collagen. If there's too much sugar in your system, it can negatively impact the functionality of the collagen, increasing the risk of skin disorders and wrinkles. Without sugar, this won't happen.2. 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You바카라 게임 웹사이트�ll probably sleep better "A high sugar intake will delay the release of melatonin in the brain, which is essential for the homeostatic control of sleep," the expert explains. Lack of sleep, in turn, can increase your need to eat more sugar, continuing the cycle. "Research suggests that poor sleep may lead to an impaired blood glucose balance, which stimulates your desire to consume more sugar." 5. You might notice reduced food cravings This is because when blood sugar is uncontrollable, you바카라 게임 웹사이트�ll experience sugar highs and sugar lows. "The lows drive you to drastically increase your blood glucose and, as a result, you바카라 게임 웹사이트�re more likely to crave higher sugar foods, which keeping you riding the sugar roller coaster," says Hope. Without the blood sugar ups and downs, you might notice your body yearning for these sorts of unhealthy foods.6. Your gut will function betterPeople who eat high levels of refined sugar also tend to consume excess amounts of saturated fats and low levels of dietary fiber. When sugar is reduced in the diet, however, it바카라 게임 웹사이트�s often swapped for foods rich in dietary fiber such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds and whole grains which are all great for the gut. "These foods contribute to a healthy gut function, as they help to increase the number of healthy microbiota in the gut. In turn, this helps to remove unwanted toxins, as well as increasing frequency of bowel movement and reducing transit time," says the expert.7. Your mental health could improveWho knew there was a relationship between sugar and mental health? According to recent research, there is a link between the two. "High sugar intakes have been associated with an increased risk in depression, anxiety and other mental health issues," Hope says. The link between sugar and anxiety is particularly clear, she points out. 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Your liver function will improve"The consumption of excess sugar (particularly in the form of fructose) and sugar-sweetened beverages is heavily linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease," says the nutritionist. "Excess fructose cannot be metabolized by the liver without glucose, so the fructose gets stored around the liver. Limiting your sugar intake will help to reduce the risks of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease."