For many people, it has been well established that sugar is one of the most important substances to avoid for good health. Some people have even begun to think of pure cane sugar as healthy simply because it’s better than highly-processed sources of sugar like high fructose corn syrup and others.
But the truth is that refined sugar is a main cause of acne and pimples regardless of the form it’s in.
The equation with sugar is simple and worth noting for all who suffer from breakouts and have a hard time getting clear skin.
When a person consumes it, their body will then begin to release more insulin. More insulin leads to more hormones and more oil, leading to more bacteria and more acne. In addition, sugar feeds the bad kind of bacteria in your system and leads to overgrowths of fungi such as candida and other nasty things in your body that contribute to an unhealthy environment, and, eventually, even more acne as one of the root causes.
Everyone likes sugar, it’s no secret, as it makes just about everything more tasty and it is thus included in most processed foods, usually in the form of the dangerous, genetically modified high fructose corn syrup (as with other corn products in the U.S., which have been banned in other countries). HCFS should be the number one substance to avoid for people looking for good health and less acne as well, even though it can be hard to avoid. Label reading is the key in this situation.
Of course, as mentioned earlier, regular sugar is not much of a better substitute. The beet sugar in the U.S. is also genetically modified which may pose other serious health risks. Pure can juice or sugar is okay in moderation but those with serious acne issues are best to avoid it all together.
So, now that we know how sugar causes pimples, what are the best alternatives? Eating organic fruit is always a good option as well and organic is well worth the money, especially for soft-skin fruits such as apples and peaches.
For a sweetener, here are the best choices:
1. Stevia- This plant-based zero-calorie sweetener can be found at health food stores and some department stores and grocery stores. It won’t knock you out with the taste but it will add a nice amount of sweetness without the side effects and risks of junk like aspartame and sucralose or other chemicals.
2. Raw organic honey- Buy it from a farmer or farmer’s market, not from the store. Most stores force honey makers to process their products heavily. The complexity of honey causes it to be broken down more slowly than sugar just like fruits as opposed to right away like refined sugar, which spikes insulin. Honey from the market will lost a long time!
These are just a handful of sugar solutions for those looking to change their skin chemistry and to start seeing positive results.