High intake of sugar is linked to wrinkles and a high rate of materially accelerated aging due to the accumulation of glycation end products which promote various diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, and autoimmune diseases among others. Sugar induces a hyperactive inflammatory response by raising insulin levels, leading to hyperinsulinemia. To ensure youthfulness and longevity it is best to avoid eating refined sugar and sugar rapidly converting foods such as bread and pastas as well as alcoholic beverages.