Sugar and Your Body: The Christmas Candy Effect

It’s the sugariest season of the year, and for those with a sweet tooth, it’s usually the best season for that reason! But, did you know that sugar can have an adverse effect on your body? Learn about the relationship between sugar and your body below…

There’s no denying – it’s been another long year, and this holiday season the temptation to reach for as many sweet treats as possible will be unbearable. And, of course, Christmas candy is the best! However, thanks to our modern lifestyle, we consume a lot of sugar on a daily basis already and not many of us actually understand the effect it’s having over our body or our mind…

Sugar as a substance is often misunderstood though; seen as a poison by some, and a pleasure by others. But, as with most things, sugar can actually be crucial to a happy and healthy life when eaten in moderation, and only becomes a real danger when over-consumed (something which we can all relate to around the holidays!)

Here at Cel, we would never lecture our community on what they should and shouldn’t eat, particularly after a year like we’ve just had! And hey, overindulgence is to be expected at Christmas! However, being mindful of what we’re putting in our body is important all year round and knowing what impact excess sugar has on our mind and body, the types of sugar we actually need, and what habits we should try and avoid/control is a healthy attitude and outlook to have!