Is Sugar Masking Your Hormonal Symptoms?
When it comes to our health, oh it is so easy to blame hormones for every little thing—especially for us women over 40. It is a quick and easy way to take the responsibility away 🙂 Bloating, low energy, feeling irritable and moody, having joint pain, and foggy brain – this all could be caused by hormones and menopause. But what if it’s not just your hormones? What if sugar is actually playing a bigger role in how you feel than you realise?
Let’s break it down and see if sugar might be the hidden reason behind some of those frustrating symptoms:
Bloating
You might think that your bloating is caused by hormonal fluctuations, but sugar (especially refined sugar) can be the real issue here. Sugar causes water retention and fermentation in the gut, making you feel puffy and uncomfortable. You feel that your waist in bigger and have to undo the button in order to feel better.
Low Energy
Are you feeling tired all the time? It’s easy to assume it’s hormone-related, but sugar is known for giving you quick energy spikes which are followed by a crash. Now you are feeling drained and are craving for more pick me up, you are in a vicious cycle.Â
Inflamed Joints
Many of us associate joint pain with aging or menopause, but sugar can be a major trigger for inflammation. Too much sugar can lead to inflamed and puffy joints, making you feel achy and stiff.
Weight Gain
While hormonal changes can cause weight gain, we have to remember that sugar is often the sneaky reason for those extra pounds. It is simple, too much sugar is stored as fat, and it’s particularly problematic around the belly area, and this is a common concern during menopause.
Mood Swings
Ever feel irritable or moody and you automatically blame it on your hormones? Sugar causes blood sugar spikes and crashes, which can make you feel irritable, anxious, or even depressed. Your mood swings may not be entirely hormone-driven after all.Â
Foggy Head
Sugar can create inflammation in your brain and this can make it harder to concentrate and think clearly. You feel like you have a paperbag over your head and cand be productive. That brain fog you’ve been experiencing may not be from hormone at all. Cutting back on sugar can help clear up that mental haze.
Why Clean Eating Matters
Before rushing to HRT (hormone replacement therapy) or even reaching for supplements, it’s important to take a step back and look at what might really be causing your symptoms. If sugar is the problem, no amount of hormones or supplements will fix it. Addressing your diet is the first step.
By cutting back on sugar and focusing on clean, whole foods, you give your body a chance to reset. You might find that the bloating, fatigue, mood swings, and other symptoms you’ve been blaming on hormones start to fade. When sugar is out of the equation, you’ll have a much clearer picture of whether you actually need HRT or supplements, or if simple dietary changes are all you need to feel better.
In short, cleaning up your diet allows you to focus on the real issue—and often, sugar is the one that needs to be dealt with first.
Time to Clean Up and Kick Sugar for Good!
Cravings don’t have to rule your life, and with the right approach, you can make lasting changes. The key is to incorporate some little changes, step by step, and to start eating for your health.Â
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Kelli Kolar
Naturopath and Nutritionist
