Is sugar really bad for you?
Why?
White gold, that#s how sugar has been described in many countries as it provides the living for many villages and their residents. But once it’s processed as much as it once by the time it reaches the UK and USA it’s no longer in it’s natural state and provides no health benefits but many potential dangers
According to healthline there are 11 or more reason as to why sugar is bad for you
Sugar can Cause Weight Gain
Rates of obesity are rising worldwide and added sugar, especially from sugar-sweetened beverages, is thought to be one of the main culprits. Sugar-sweetened drinks like sodas, juices and sweet teas are loaded with fructose, a type of simple sugar. Consuming fructose increases your hunger and desire for food more than glucose, the main type of sugar found in starchy foods
Increases Your Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
The worldwide prevalence of diabetes has more than doubled over the past 30 years
A population study comprising over 175 countries found that the risk of developing diabetes grew by 1.1% for every 150 calories of sugar, or about one can of soda, consumed per day. A high-sugar diet may lead to obesity and insulin resistance, both of which are risk factors for type 2 diabetes.
May Increase Your Risk of Cancer
Eating excessive amounts of sugar may increase your risk of developing certain cancers.
First, a diet rich in sugary foods and beverages can lead to obesity, which significantly raises your risk of cancer. Research on the link between added sugar intake and cancer is ongoing, and more studies are needed to fully understand this complex relationship
May Increase Your Risk of Depression
While a healthy diet can help improve your mood, a diet high in added sugar and processed foods may increase your chances of developing depression.
Consuming a lot of processed foods, including high-sugar products such as cakes and sugary drinks, has been associated with a higher risk of depression.
Researchers believe that blood sugar swings, neurotransmitter dysregulation and inflammation may all be reasons for sugar’s detrimental impact on mental health
May Accelerate the Skin Aging Process
Wrinkles are a natural sign of aging. They appear eventually, regardless of your health.
However, poor food choices can worsen wrinkles and speed the skin aging process.
Drains Your Energy
Foods high in added sugar quickly spike blood sugar and insulin levels, leading to increased energy.
However, this rise in energy levels is fleeting.
Products that are loaded with sugar but lacking in protein, fiber or fat lead to a brief energy boost that’s quickly followed by a sharp drop in blood sugar, often referred to as a crash (36Trusted Source).
Having constant blood sugar swings can lead to major fluctuations in energy levels
Other Health Risks
Aside from the risks listed above, sugar can harm your body in countless other ways.
Research shows that too much added sugar can:
Increase kidney disease risk: Having consistently high blood sugar levels can cause damage to the delicate blood vessels in your kidneys. This can lead to an increased risk of kidney disease
Negatively impact dental health: Eating too much sugar can cause cavities. Bacteria in your mouth feed on sugar and release acid byproducts, which cause tooth demineralization
Increase the risk of developing gout: Gout is an inflammatory condition characterized by pain in the joints. Added sugars raise uric acid levels in the blood, increasing the risk of developing or worsening gout
Accelerate cognitive decline: High-sugar diets can lead to impaired memory and have been linked to an increased risk of dementia
Research on the impact of added sugar on health is ongoing, and new discoveries are constantly being made.
SUMMARY
Consuming too much sugar may worsen cognitive decline, increase gout risk, harm your kidneys and cause cavities.
My personal interest in cutting down processed foods and sugars from my diet are pretty simple, definately slow down the aging process and improve my cognitive health and memory. Seems I don’t want to get old and any help in slowing down that process I’m going to grab.
To read the rest of the information on the reasons to cut down on sugar intake can be found on the link below
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/too-much-sugar
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