THE DEADLY LOVE AFFAIR
The consumption of sugar-allied foods has become a basic, inevitable part of our existence. We know how much we love the ice-creams (yeah, yeah), the Red velvet cake (0oooooooooooooooh….!) the biscuits, chocolate cookies, 
those finger foo
ds (that make you fell like you are in heaven when you taste them), and the juices and drinks. We have the wonderful feeling when we have the sweet taste of sugar in our teas and coffees. There is no
better way to enjoy the doughnuts, but to have it coasted with sugars(Hmmm, how salivating). However, our live for these sugary foods and drinks can cause a lot of devastating effects on our health, especially if consumed in excess.
those finger foods (that make you fell like you are in heaven when you taste them), and the juices and drinks. We have the wonderful feeling when we have the sweet taste of sugar in our teas and coffees. There is nobetter way to enjoy the doughnuts, but to have it coasted with sugars(Hmmm, how salivating). However, our live for these sugary foods and drinks can cause a lot of devastating effects on our health, especially if consumed in excess.
Basically, sugars are simple carbohydrates that taste sweet. They are of different types, ranging from
fructose (sugar from fruits); sucrose (combination of glucose and fructose units from sugar cane); lactose (gotten from milk); amongst others. Based on consumable foods, sugar is classified into those found naturally in fruits and milk (which are fine and don’t need to e cut down); and those that are added to the diet.
fructose (sugar from fruits); sucrose (combination of glucose and fructose units from sugar cane); lactose (gotten from milk); amongst others. Based on consumable foods, sugar is classified into those found naturally in fruits and milk (which are fine and don’t need to e cut down); and those that are added to the diet.
These added sugars can be found in a variety of foods, including confectionery, soft drinks, desserts, and breakfast cereals. Added sugars are a great source of energy, but provide no other nutrients.
be found in a variety of foods, including confectionery, soft drinks, desserts, and breakfast cereals. Added sugars are a great source of energy, but provide no other nutrients.
Sugary foods
and drinks pose a threat to dental health, especially if consumed between meals. It has been identified to be a possible cause of obesity; as the drinks do not trigger the same sense of fullness as foods with similar calories increasing the risk of overeating.
and drinks pose a threat to dental health, especially if consumed between meals. It has been identified to be a possible cause of obesity; as the drinks do not trigger the same sense of fullness as foods with similar calories increasing the risk of overeating.
Studies show that HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (PH-CS); a cheap form of fructose sugar, use by food and drinks manufacturing industries as a sweetener, may increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer;- as well as diabetes (a metabolic disease due to high blood sugar, and the inability of the pancreas to produce enough insulin)
Sugary food consumption can be reduced in the following ways.
1. Swap sugary drinks to reduce calorie intake.
2. Try swapping sugary snacks you put in hot drinks, or cut it out completely.
3. Try to half the amount of sugar you put in hot drinks, or cut it out completely.
4. Choose canned foods and fruits in natural juice, rather than in syrup or drinks.
5. Rinse the mouth and teeth water after every consumption of sugary foods and drinks.
We all love sugar, and we can continue to enjoy sugar if and only if we can be moderate in our consumption.
adapted from PHARM MEDIA with permission from the editorial unit.
adapted from PHARM MEDIA with permission from the editorial unit.
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