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| Sugar is bad for your health |
Do you remember coming across a child who doesn’t
like sugary foods and drinks? Most probably not! No wonder I grew up with a
sweet tooth. Thank God I have already worked on the issue. Not everyone craves
sugar though. Excess sugar consumption is a serious and unspoken issue you
should address personally and as a family because sugar is bad for your health.
Keep reading to find out some of the secret
unhealthy effects of sugar on the body.
1.
Sugar Increases
Your Risk of Diabetes, Obesity and Heart Issues
Medically, any foods that affect blood sugar
quickly have a high risk of causing diabetes, obesity, and heart disease. One
study says there is a connection between high-glycemic diets and numerous forms
of cancer. This is due to added sugars in your body. Never forget to read
nutrition labels.
2.
Sugar Makes
Glucose Levels to Spike and Plummet
If your blood sugar is unstable, you may
experience mood swings, headaches and fatigue. The results can also be cravings
which induce a cycle of false hunger. On the reverse side, people who stay away
from sugar report having less cravings and feel energized and emotionally more
stable.
3.
Sugar Can
Affect Your Immune Function Negatively
Research shows that sugar can interfere with your
body’s ability to fight disease. Sugar acts as food to bacteria and yeast. You
don’t want organisms building up and causing infections in your body because of
excess sugar.
4.
An Excess
Sugary Diet Can Cause Chromium Deficiency
Chromium is a trace mineral that helps in the
regulation of your body’s blood sugar. Chromium comes from seafood, meats, and
plant foods. Certain carbohydrates also reduce chromium in foods. The Solution?
Limit your carbs!
5.
Sugar Causes
Tooth Decay
You really have to know that sugar is another
cause for basic cosmetic damages like tooth decay. So, reduce your sugar intake
and also brush your teeth at least twice every day. That cleans away the plaque
and harmful bacteria build up.
6.
Sugar Speeds
Up Aging
Apart from troubling your health, sugar can also
lead to wrinkles and sagging? When sugar enters your bloodstream, it mixes with
proteins. The combination of these proteins with sugar in your system causes
your skin’s elasticity to go lose, accelerating aging.
7.
Sugar Can
Lead to Gum Disease and Then Heart Disease
According to mounting evidence, chronic
infections resulting from dental problems contribute to the development of heart
disease or stroke. Most researchers suggest that the connection is as a result
of the body's inflammatory reaction to infection. So just maintain a healthy
lifestyle, and you will be okay.
8.
Sugar
Affects Cognition in Children
A study found that when New York City public
schools limited the sugar content of their lunches and breakfasts, they
witnessed a massive increase in their academic ranking from 1.7% to15.7%. In
the study, they also eliminated synthetic flavoring, artificial colours and two
preservatives.
Now that you understand why sugar is bad for your
body and mind, it’s high time you become more health conscious when choosing
foods. Begin with learning from my article on Effective Ways to Reduce High
Sugar Intake and more. Never forget to read the ingredients labels of
convenience and packaged foods; you’d be surprised to find many low carb or
“diet” foods with added sugar.
For more life-changing health tips, click on any
health category you want on this blog to have fun educating yourself. You may
ask any question or write a comment on the comment section below and I will
reply eagerly.
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