I mega-apologize for being MIA this past week and a half. I can officially say I am done with Spring semester and am FINALLY graduating with my degree in International Relations and Political Science with a minor in Business. I am now able to focus 100% on my Nutrition and Dietetics BS.
Anyways, one of my friends requested that give my opinion on eating sugar later in the day. First, some facts of sugar:
1. Sugar can be good and bad
2. Sugar provides your body with instant energy (that’s why sugar crashes happen from too much processed sugars in one sitting)
3. Sugar is a carbohydrate
Because sugar is a carb, it does provide our body with energy. What happens when we don’t have enough time or activities in the day to burn off the carbs by using up the energy? It turns into fat. This is why people who are trying to lose weight or maintain a lean build are recommended to avoid eating anything with sugars in the evening. Unless of course you’re more intense workouts happen at night. For most people however this is not the case. When sugars go unused throughout the day your body converts it into stored fat in a process known as lipogenesis. (lipo=fat genesis=origin or formation of something). If you do choose to eat sugars late at night, ditch the processed sugars (candy bars, juices, granola bars etc.) and go for the real sugars found in fruits (well, you should always go for natural sugars if you have to ear it). Personally, I prefer berries because they are lower on the Glycemic Index.
I know this post was very short, but I hope this helps clear up any confusion you ever had on why you should avoid sugars later in the day.
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