New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Sugar often sneaks into our diets long before we notice - hidden in breakfast cereals, sauces, packaged snacks and even so-called "healthy" foods. While quitting sugar altogether may sound extreme, an AIIMS-trained gut doctor says even a 14-day break from added sugar can trigger a surprising metabolic reset. From cravings and energy crashes to insulin response and sleep quality, the changes begin earlier than most people expect.

Gastroenterologist Saurabh Sethi recently explained on Instagram why he often asks his patients to try a 14-day no-added-sugar challenge. The goal, he says, is not weight loss alone, but metabolic reset.

"Most people don't realise this - sugar doesn't just add calories. It hijacks appetite, ...