07/02/2021
To all Sugar Lovers!
SUGAR ADDICTION: THE 7 DANGEROUS EFFECTS OF ADDED SUGAR
Sugar Addiction, really?! Is this sugar craving? Maybe. Sugar craving can be a sign of sugar addiction if you lose control or you indulge yourself too much in consuming sugar-rich foods.
When we eat sugar our brain releases serotonin and dopamine that's why it feels delightful. These compounds are also present when we have s*x, fall in love, and in any other pleasurable activities (ex: drug abuse).
Sugars are added in food to boost flavor, town down bitterness, balance the sharpness of high-acid foods, and as a preservative. They are usually found in Nutrition Facts under Carbohydrates.
If you opt to choose low sugar diet you may think of artificial sweeteners. Scientists speculates that eating artificial sweeteners causes your body to release insulin and store belly fat because your body think you are consuming real sugar. It also adds to your sugar craving.
Added sugars are usually found in beverages (such as fruit juices and soda drinks) and sweet snacks (like cookies, doughnut, candies). Experts recommend fruits as a replacement from sweet snacks. Furthermore, here are the 7 Dangerous Effects of added sugar:
1. Added sugar contributes to weight gain
2. Added sugar increases your risk of developing type 2 diabetes
3. Added sugar causes over production of insulin that disturbs the leptin (appetite-control hormone) to signal the brain to stop eating.
4. Added sugar calories are empty calories.
5. Added sugar displaces nutritious foods
6. Added sugar in processed foods are generally accompanied with trans fat, artificial colors and flavors that contributes to poor health.
7. Added sugar, in too much, converts to fat in our body and raises triglycerides and LDL or bad cholesterol that intensify your risk to heart disease.
The advisable maximum intake of added sugar per day in our body for men is 37.5 grams and for women is 25 grams. Just a bit of advice, always read the label of what you buy.
"Good health is an option, Choose to eat health."
(Source: The Doctor's Diet, Healthline)