'If you want to do just one thing for your health: quit sugar,' one expert's advice could change your life.
Taking care of one's health has become an increasingly evident priority in a world where stress, poor diet, and a sedentary lifestyle affect millions of people.
Maintaining a balanced lifestyle not only prevents chronic diseases but also significantly improves quality of life.
In this context, Dr. Guillermo Rodríguez Navarrete, a medical expert popularly known on TikTok as @Nutrillermo, where he has more than 400,000 followers, shares a key recommendation, outside of exercise, for achieving well-being.
This professional expert, according to his social media profile, is a doctor in human nutrition and an expert in weight loss.
Maintaining a balanced lifestyle not only prevents chronic diseases. Photo: iStock
The medical professional explained in one of his videos that "if you want to do just one thing" to take care of your health, you should stop eating sugar.
She adds that this step is only part of "a help," since if you follow this measure, your body will increasingly crave less sugar, and therefore, the temptations will decrease.
The expert claims that by completely eliminating sugar, " your life will change 180° ," because this sweet is the cause of the world's greatest illnesses.
@nutridoctor THE ONLY CHANGE YOU SHOULD MAKE 🚫 If you want to do just one thing for your health: QUIT SUGAR. Just that. No pills, no supplements, no magic formulas. Just quit sugar. 🍭 Why? Because sugar is behind at least 7 out of 10 modern diseases. Because when you quit, you have less hunger, fewer cravings, fewer ups and downs. And when you have fewer temptations… it's much easier to take care of yourself. 💥 Believe me: your life changes 180 degrees. More years of life. And more life in the years.
♬ Original sound - Nutrillermo
According to National Geographic , sugar is linked to various health problems such as:
- Obesity.
- Fatty liver.
- Type 2 diabetes.
- Cardiovascular diseases.
- Certain types of cancer.
However, eliminating sugar, beyond preventing these risks, allows for significant benefits to be generated in a short period of time.
According to Amy Goodson, a registered nutritionist and dietitian in Dallas, USA, cutting out sugar helps "improve mood, skin health, dental hygiene, cognitive function, and even athletic performance."
Oatmeal is best eaten early in the morning, like breakfast. Photo: iStock
According to the aforementioned portal, it's important to understand that not all sugars are harmful, as there's an important difference between natural and added sugars.
Natural sugars, such as glucose in bread, fructose in fruits and vegetables, and lactose in milk, come from whole sources and not only provide energy, but also flavor and sweetness, which help make foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and other essential nutrients more appealing.
The page indicates that, for example, a medium mango can contain more than 20 grams of natural sugar, but also provides:
- Fiber
- Proteins
- Potassium
- Iron
- Magnesium
- Vitamin C
Among other nutrients that help the body process sugar gradually, avoiding spikes in blood glucose, as explained by Alice Lichtenstein, an expert in nutrition and aging at Tufts University, in the aforementioned media.
January is the perfect time to start healthy routines. Photo: iStock
Added sugars, on the other hand, are those added during industrial processing, homemade preparation, or directly at the table, and appear labeled as added sugars in the nutritional information.
Nutritionist Amy Goodson points out that consumption should be limited to a maximum of 50 grams per day, according to organizations such as the FDA and ASEAN.
These sugars, identifiable by names that end in 'ose' or include the word 'syrup', are used to enhance the flavor, texture, or shelf life of foods, but offer no real nutritional value, as they are not accompanied by fiber, vitamins, or minerals to compensate for their presence.
In many cases, they are found in ultra-processed products with low nutritional value.
Eating healthy is also a big help. Photo: iStock
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