Here's What Happens To Your Body When You Go Just 10 Days Without Sugar

#1 Americans are consuming more sugar than ever before.

This is especially bad because sugar is hidden in many processed foods. Many foods labelled "fat free" are actually quite high in sugar. This causes people to eat much more sugar than they realize.

#2 A recent study from the University of California-San Francisco examined the effects of sugar on children.

They cut sugar out of these children's diets for ten days. The results were actually quite enlightening.

#3 The children's health improved dramatically in that short period of time.

The children lowered their LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) and lowered their triglycerides by 33 percent.

#4 This means that in just ten days, the children reduced their risk for type 2 diabetes.

This type of diabetes, also known as adult onset diabetes, is fast becoming a public health crisis. Cutting sugar out of our diets may be key to reducing the number of diabetics in America.

#5 While this study focused only on children, the researchers are confident these results would be similar in adults.

These results over such a short period of time should give everyone pause. Pay close attention to how much sugar you're consuming and try to cut down. You'll probably be surprised at how difficult this can be!

#6 Cutting down on sugar might be the key to living a long, healthy life.

#7 A sweet treat is fine once in a while, but try to limit the amount you eat. Your body will thank you for it!