Ice cream, cakes, chocolates, candies…yummy! Everyone loves these treats! Unfortunately, this delicious food can be harmful to everyone’s health. Other than problems with diabetes and obesity, constant intake of this type of food would eventually lead to developing heart condition as one grows older.
Several studies found that any individual whose diet consists of a high dose of sugar would eventually be at risk of having heart problems brought about by high levels of triglyceride. At the same time, too much sugar in the body can significantly lower the level of good cholesterol or lipoproteins.
Recent survey conducted among 6,000 adults in regards to their sugar consumption and cholesterol level showed that 16% of these individuals get their sugar level from bad cholesterol.
According to professional food nutritionist, the recommended daily sugar intake for women should only be 6 teaspoons while 9 for men. This sugar refers to processed or refined sugar mostly used in baking and cooking. Natural sugar from fruits is not included.
However in this report, the most number of sugar intake among the people surveyed reaches 46 teaspoons while the least intake is 3 teaspoons. It is not surprising that many people develop serious illness.
Thos who conducted this research hope that this numbers would open the eyes of the public especially the food manufacturers. They can certainly help by eliminating added sugar as well as, sugar substitute in the food they produce. Some state goes to the extent of charging tax on cola drinks just so to discourage more people in consuming it.
With the tax charged on colas, it is estimated that yearly consumption of such beverage would lower from 50 to 40 gallons. If this number would decrease more, it would be better.
Remember, too much sugar in one’s diet can lead to heart disease, obesity, diabetes, hypertension and stroke. One should be aware of this and take necessary precaution by eliminating daily intake of added sugar.
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