{"id":441,"date":"2022-05-29T09:29:18","date_gmt":"2022-05-29T09:29:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/?p=441"},"modified":"2022-05-29T09:29:19","modified_gmt":"2022-05-29T09:29:19","slug":"what-are-the-benefits-of-limiting-sugar-intake","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-are-the-benefits-of-limiting-sugar-intake\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are The Benefits Of Limiting Sugar Intake?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Inflammation is something we usually see in our joints and is something that we all like to avoid! Unfortunately sugar is something that fires up our bodies inflammatory system in various ways. We all want to be functioning as best as we can so it is ideal to restrict your sugar intake. It is common to have a sugar craving for sweets and there can be healthier substitutes that allow for better energy and overall performance when it comes to bodily functions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These snacks can include things such as fruit or nuts which are a great way to avoid ramping up your sugar intake and avoiding those high GI foods that cause us to crash. There are also other types of foods such as yogurts and nuts which are also great snacking foods but beware as they are also high in calories and should be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/benefits-of-walking-for-musculoskeletal-health\/\">Exercise<\/a> is also a great way to decrease sugar cravings as the body tends to crave healthier foods to refuel and rebuild.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By substituting or limiting sugar in your diet the following benefits can be seen in various research articles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Increased Energy<\/li><li>Increased Mood <\/li><li>Healthier Looking Skin<\/li><li>Better Gut Health<\/li><li>Better Oral Hygiene<\/li><li>Decreases Depression\/Anxiety<\/li><li>Decreased Likelihood of Diabetes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about other ways of <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/chiropractic-for-self-care\/\">self care<\/a> or wanting to know more about what our clinic has to offer you can visit us @ <a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are someone who is suffering from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/headaches\">headaches<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/neck-pain\">neck pain<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/can-chiropractors-help-with-back-pain\/\">low back pain<\/a>&nbsp;and don\u2019t know where to start, or wondering what to expect on your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/what-to-expect-on-your-first-chiropractic-visit\/\">first chiropractor visit<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/about\">our team<\/a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/broadmeadows\">chiropractors<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/massage-myotherapy\">remedial massage therapists<\/a>&nbsp;are more than happy to help you get back on track. You can always&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/contact\">contact us<\/a>&nbsp;or book online @&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now\">https:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/book-now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"854\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=427%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"TMClogo.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?w=854&amp;ssl=1 854w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/TMC-LOGO-11.jpg?resize=768%2C324&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/themelbournechiropractor.com.au\/\">themelbournechiropractor.com.au<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Inflammation is something we usually see in our joints and is something that we all like to avoid! Unfortunately sugar is something that fires up our bodies inflammatory system in various ways. We all want to be functioning as best as we can so it is ideal to restrict your sugar intake. 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