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I’ve always been told that sugar makes you fat, is this really true?
Sugar is a form of carbohydrate that contains no other nutrients. Sugar is rapidly absorbed and large amounts cause a surge and decline in blood glucose. High sugar consumption plays havoc with insulin levels. Yo-yo like insulin levels switch off the fat burning process and destroys the anabolic hormone cascade. This aspect alone will kneecap your ability to build muscle and lose fat.
Calorie balance is what really determines whether a person gains or loses weight. If you take in more calories (in any form) than you need, eventually you’ll gain excess weight in the form of body fat. Consumption of sugar-laden foods appears not to satisfy hunger and this makes it easier for a person to over-eat and consume excess calories.
Sugar’s association with fat gain is more a question of serving size. You may have a favorite food that is high in sugar or like to add sugar to a favorite food. As long as the serving size does not make up a substantial portion of your calorie intake, I doubt it will cause fat gain.
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