WHAT HAPPENS WHEN WE EAT REFINED SUGAR?

1

With no mechanical digestion required to separate the refined sugar from other ingredients, the

sugar passes speedily through the stomach and into the small intestine, causing a spike in

blood sugar

2

This spike signals to the pancreas

to release a large amount of insulin (usually too much) to bring down these rising bloodsugar levels

3

Roughly two hours later, you suffer a low blood-sugar response called “rebound hypoglycaemia”,

or a sugar slump

4

The body then releases fats (lipids) into the bloodstream to compensate. Excess fats in the bloodstream are known as high cholesterol and

high triglycerides

5

Over a long period, these excess fats may contribute to a higher risk of cardiovascular issues,

cancer and heart disease