Have you ever wondered, why your Doctor told you to quit sugar............?
Why is the sugar bad.......?
Let’s understand it scientifically.......
There are four types of sugars mainly: --- Sucrose- Table
sugar, Fructose- Sugar in Fruits, Dextrose – Chemically identical sugar to
Glucose but made from Corn and HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup). The sugar in
the blood is Glucose.
Now, understand the difference between Natural Sugar and
Added Sugar.....
Fruits, Vegetables
and Dairy products are sweet, but there are no sugars added in it from outside,
these are Natural. While, in Tea or Coffee, we add sugar from outside.
In terms
of benefits, Natural Sugar is good as it not only contains sugar, but also
minerals and vitamins; but the added sugar is empty calories—Just gives energy
, with 0 nutritional value.
On the top of it, it will not have any stomach fullness effect
because of no fibres; so, individuals will consume it in excess, which will
make them gain Fat. Also, these refined sugars can get digested at a faster pace and
will give higher insulin spike. Insulin spikes like that on a regular basis can
significantly increase the risk of Diabetes Mellitus.
So, if a person consumes sugar once in a while, no problem; but,
making it a lifestyle is a big NO NO.
Now-a- days, these
sugary drinks are part of people’s daily routine. So, they will get energy from
it but not nutrition. Doing this for extended period of time will make them nutritionally
deficient.
Generally
speaking, natural things are always beneficial ; but , when human make any
changes in it, I doubt its merits.......! It’s as simple as that....
Likewise
,small amount of fructose as in case of Fruits is fine , but consuming it
without any restriction –as in case of sugar added beverages—will cause inflammation of
Endothelial cells of the lining of the blood vessels. This will cause heart
disease. Yes, Table sugar contains Glucose and Fructose both.
What’s more, level of C- reactive protein in the blood increases upon consumption of sugary drinks regularly, which is indicative of inflammation. Inflammation, if remains in the body for longer period, can cause chronic lifestyle diseases- Diabetes, Obesity.
What’s more, level of C- reactive protein in the blood increases upon consumption of sugary drinks regularly, which is indicative of inflammation. Inflammation, if remains in the body for longer period, can cause chronic lifestyle diseases- Diabetes, Obesity.
Recommendation:
-- American Heart Association (AHA) recommended
100 calories from added
sugars for females and 150 calories for males, per day.
Most
importantly, Sugar, when consumed regularly for extended period of time, will
cause Leptin resistance. Leptin is a
crucial hormone that decreases hunger and increase the fat utilization in the
body.........in other words, helps in Fat Loss. Resistance of this hormone will
make the person eat more and gain Fat.
Last
but not least, tooth cavities are caused by excess sugar uptake. When a person
consumes sugars in excess, bacteria in his oral cavity will get nutrition and
produce acid. This will cause the tooth to decay that is irreversible.
Whatever
you were doing up until now, forget that. Your time starts from today, limit
sugar containing food and at least fast for 12-15 hours a day to burn the fat
you accumulated over the years....adapt to my favourite lifestyle. ....you
guessed it..........INTERMITTENT FASTING.......!
Do
not forget to exercise along with it to burn more calories and remain in
Caloric deficit state.
Due to these issues of sugar consumption, more people are
turning towards artificial sweeteners – sweet substance having 0 calories....
but there are issues too. It will decrease the sensitivity for naturally sweet
substances like Fruits and Vegetables. Apart from it, it will increase the
cravings for sugars making them more attracted towards sweet dishes.
Bottom line......
Sugar in moderation is OKAY, but Excess of it is
dangerous.........!
Be honest, do you consider yourself heavy sugar
consumers?????
Let me know it in the comments below........