✅ Fix it:
Cut out sugary drinks and refined carbs. Add skin-supportive foods like:
Fatty fish (rich in omega-3s)
Leafy greens
Berries (packed with antioxidants)
🔍 5. You’re Gaining Weight — Especially Around the Belly
If your waistline is expanding, sugar — especially fructose — is likely a major culprit.
Fructose is primarily processed in the liver, where excess amounts are converted into fat. This can lead to:
Visceral fat (dangerous belly fat wrapped around organs)
Fatty liver disease
Insulin resistance
That stubborn belly pooch? It’s often a sign of metabolic dysfunction — not just overeating.
✅ Fix it:
Eliminate sugary drinks (soda, juice, sweetened coffee). Focus on whole grains, lean protein, and fiber-rich vegetables.
🔍 6. Your Skin Looks Dull or Ages Prematurely
Want to slow down aging? Start by cutting sugar.
Sugar binds to collagen and elastin — the proteins that keep skin firm and bouncy — in a process called glycation. This creates harmful compounds called AGEs (Advanced Glycation End-products).
AGEs:
Break down collagen
Cause wrinkles and sagging
Lead to uneven skin tone and dark spots
🌞 The more sugar you eat, the faster your skin ages — a phenomenon some call “sugar sag.”
