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White Sugar
Score: 10/10Inflammatory
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Refined white sugar is arguably the single most inflammatory ingredient in the modern diet. It rapidly spikes blood sugar, triggers insulin surges, and activates inflammatory pathways.
Benefits
- Quick energy (though harmful)
Concerns
- Directly triggers inflammatory cytokine production
- Causes rapid blood sugar and insulin spikes
- Promotes insulin resistance over time
- Feeds harmful gut bacteria
- Linked to obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and cancer
- Completely devoid of nutrients — pure empty calories
Key Nutrients
Sucrose (pure sugar)
Serving Size
1 teaspoon (4g)
Tips
Gradually reduce sugar intake. Replace with small amounts of raw honey, maple syrup, or stevia. Read labels — sugar hides in processed foods under 50+ names. Retrain your palate over 2-3 weeks.
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