10 Signs You Are Eating Too Much Sugar

10. Poor Liver Function

The liver is a big part of the body’s digestive system, with the all-important job of filtering absolutely everything you ingest (from food, drink and even medicine). It cleanses the blood, getting rid of any harmful byproducts that are created in the body, produces a liquid known as bile, which assists in the breaking down and proper digestion of food, and it stores glucose with the aim of giving us a quick energy burst if needed.

Having poor or sluggish liver function can limit the body’s ability to digest and detoxify, leading to symptoms like indigestion, nausea, burping, bloating, imbalanced blood sugar, weight gain, low energy, headaches and skin problems. Because the liver filters everything we ingest, any toxins like alcohol and drugs as well as fatty, sugary foods, put an enormous strain on it, eventually leading to a decline in performance.

There are many things you can do to make sure your liver is working at its best. Avoid excessive consumption of alcohol, don’t smoke tobacco or any other substances, don’t take drugs, eat a nutritionally balanced diet, get regular exercise, maintain a healthy weight, limiting your intake of certain medications that can have a negative effect on the liver and avoid being around dangerous chemicals like some cleaning products, pesticides, and aerosol products.

If you think your diet is too high in sugar, don’t despair. By slowly changing your diet and lifestyle to incorporate healthier choices, you’ll give your body time to rest and repair any damage caused by unhealthy choices. And remember: you don’t need to cut out all the good stuff – it’s fine to indulge sometimes, as long as it’s done in moderation.