Sugar and arthritis

 If you're in pain then maybe it's time for you to review your sugar ingestion. I found the sugar and pain link in the mid 80's.

Every Tuesday I'd have take away chicken for lunch and a popular pop, which comprised a whole lot of sweetener. Years later I discovered of the clear biochemical link between sugar and pain.

Sugar is an immediate driver of inflammation in the body. The easiest way of reaching your sugar consumption would be to keep a food & bites diary for a minumum of one week. You are doingn't need to quantify the sugar, only list the sweet foods. You might be surprised at the quantity of sugar have. Whatever amount you believe you might be have it's likely 30% higher because of hidden sugars, e.g. sauces and breads. Include all treats and processed foods have.

 I understand it can be difficult to quit your much loved bites, particularly when they have been part of your stress management. We regularly eat to feel more joyful. Step one would be to reduce your sugar consumption, do not attempt to quit everything all at once, it might be overly nerve-racking. Watch out for hidden sugars in so called wholesome foods.

A typical issue would be to swap sugar for aspartame which is only going to cause you more problems. There are multiple class actions against aspartame. Safe options are Stevia or Xyotol that you can buy at any health food store.

 As usual with well-being problems one activity or one issue will frequently have a flow on effect.

How fast you make changes in your lifetime depends on your own style. It can be a lot, all at the same time or baby steps, slowly introducing change. Be cautious who you discuss your strategies with. Many people may be encouraging but others may seek to sabotage your attempts because it challenges some insecurity in their own.