Cut back on sugary snacks and processed carbs. Focus on whole, unprocessed foods like vegetables, legumes, and lean proteins.
🔍 3. You Crave Sugar — Constantly
You tell yourself you’ll just have one cookie… but end up eating half the pack.
This isn’t a lack of willpower — it’s biology.
Sugar triggers a dopamine release in the brain’s reward center — the same pathway activated by addictive substances. The more sugar you eat, the more your brain craves it to feel that same pleasure.
Over time, you need more sugar to get the same high — a classic sign of dependency.
✅ Fix it:
Gradually reduce sugar. Swap sweets for:
Fresh fruit
Cinnamon (naturally sweet and blood-sugar friendly)
Dark chocolate (70% cocoa or higher)
🔍 4. You Have Frequent Breakouts or Acne
Clear skin starts from within — and sugar is one of its worst enemies.
When you eat sugar, it spikes insulin and IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor) — hormones that:
Increase oil production
Trigger inflammation
Speed up skin cell turnover
This creates the perfect storm for acne — especially on the face, chest, and back.
Multiple studies link high-glycemic diets to increased acne severity.
✅ Fix it:
Cut out sugary drinks and refined carbs. Add skin-supportive foods like:
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