Energy, skin, digestion, sleep... the (real) benefits of a month without added sugar
Why is September the ideal time to take a break from sugar?
After the excesses of summer – aperitifs, ice cream, desserts on the terrace – September marks a return to calm and a more structured routine. It's the perfect time to take care of yourself, get back into good habits... and why not take on a challenge that's good for your health: a month without added sugar.
Sugar is everywhere: in biscuits, ready meals, sauces, breakfast cereals, flavoured yoghurts... Even when we think we're ‘eating healthily’, we often consume much more than we realise.
From the age of 50 onwards, the body becomes more sensitive to its effects: abdominal weight gain, low energy, digestive problems, chronic fatigue, skin ageing, metabolic disorders (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)... All good reasons to take stock and reset your body.
The concrete benefits of a month without sugar (and sometimes much more!):
1. A surprising boost of energy
Sugar creates a rollercoaster effect on blood sugar levels. You get a boost... then an energy crash. By cutting out fast sugars, the body regains stability: no more slumps at 11 a.m. or 4 p.m.
2. Better digestion
Refined sugar feeds bad gut bacteria, which can cause bloating, digestive problems and discomfort. By reducing your consumption, your microbiota will naturally rebalance itself.
3. More restful sleep
Stable blood sugar levels promote faster sleep onset and deeper sleep, especially for people who regularly wake up during the night or suffer from insomnia.
4. Clearer, more radiant skin
Excess sugar promotes oxidative stress and inflammation. The result: dull skin, accentuated wrinkles, blemishes. After a few weeks without sugar, your complexion will brighten and your skin will breathe.
5. A slimmer figure
Less sugar = fewer cravings. You eat a more balanced diet, less compulsively, and your body finally draws on its reserves: weight loss becomes natural and sustainable, especially around the stomach.
The ‘Sugar-Free September’ challenge: where to start?
Here are some practical tips for a successful month without frustration:
1. Read the labels!
Be wary of ‘hidden sugars’ under other names: glucose-fructose syrup, maltose, dextrose, invert sugar... These are found in tomato sauces, ready meals, bread and low-fat products.
2. Keep the naturally occurring sugars
No need to ban fruit! The natural sugars in whole (unpressed) fruit are combined with fibre, vitamins and antioxidants: they do not cause a spike in blood sugar levels.
3. Prepare your own homemade snacks
Cereal bars, compotes, plain yoghurt with cinnamon, dried fruit or seeds: replace sugary industrial products with simple and satisfying alternatives.
4. Reduce gradually
If you add sugar to your coffee or yoghurt, gradually reduce the amount until you no longer feel the need for it. Your taste buds will quickly get used to it.
5. Add ‘good fats’ to avoid cravings
Avocado, nuts, eggs, olive oil... These foods keep you feeling full for longer and help to avoid sugar cravings.
6. Keep a small logbook
Write down how you feel: energy, sleep, mood, digestion. This helps you stay motivated and become aware of the concrete benefits.
Well-being focus: magnet therapy to support sugar withdrawal
When reducing sugar, some people experience temporary irritability, fatigue or headaches. These reactions are normal and related to the metabolism adapting.
Magnetic therapy can support this transition by:
- reducing stress, which often triggers sugar cravings,
- promoting better sleep,
- helping to regulate appetite with magnetic toe rings targeting acupuncture points.
Therapeutic magnets placed on certain key points (such as the solar plexus) can have a natural calming effect and reinforce your commitment to this personal challenge.
And after September?
Many of those who attempt the ‘sugar-free month’ see such significant benefits that they reduce their consumption in the long term, even if they do reintroduce the occasional sweet treat.
This challenge is not a punishment, but a rediscovery of the natural taste of food, your body and your energy.