Surprising reason you crave sugar - and it's not about your diet

Surprising reason you crave sugar - and it's not about your diet

While it's common knowledge that hydration is crucial for our well-being, the repercussions of dehydration can go beyond feeling parched or having a headache. Even slight dehydration can affect your physical and mental health - and you may already feel the impact but not know this is the reason why.

A recent study conducted by Liverpool John Moores University revealed people who consistently consumed less than the recommended 1.5 litres of water daily exhibited increased levels of cortisol – the body's main stress hormone. The research involved 32 participants divided into two groups - one group regularly achieved the daily fluid intake recommendations (between six and eight cups of fluid per day, approximately 1.5 to two l