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Effects of excess sugar: In today’s time, we need to pay attention to how much sugar we consume daily. Many times we consume more sugar than required without knowing, which gradually harms our health. Eating too much sugar increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers. There has been a big change in the eating and drinking habits of people in the last few decades. The increasing consumption of processed and sweet foods has led to a rapid increase in the cases of obesity and diabetes. According to a report published in The Lancet medical journal, by the year 2050, more than half of the world’s adults and almost a third of children and adolescents will be either overweight or struggling with obesity. Many countries around the world are trying to deal with this growing problem.
According to data from the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), currently about 589 million people in the world are suffering from diabetes, out of which about 107 million are in South-East Asia alone. It is estimated that by the year 2050 this number may increase to 18.5 crores. These figures show that if we do not pay attention to our diet and lifestyle now, then sugar-related diseases can become the world’s biggest health challenge in the future. Let us tell you how to find out whether the things we are consuming contain sugar or not and in what quantity.
How to detect sugar?
The question arises, then how to find out what is healthy and what is not? Experts say that “the best way is to read the nutrition labels of food items carefully.” Sugar is not always written in the name sugar. It is often hidden behind names like glucose, high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose or malt extract.
How much sugar in which things?
1. Breakfast Cereals
Cornflakes, wheat flakes or muesli. All these are sold in the name of healthy breakfast, but the sugar or honey added to them makes them sweeter than necessary.
2. Sauces and Dressings
Tomato ketchup, chili sauce or salad dressings may taste salty, but a lot of sugar is added to balance the flavor.
3. Protein and Granola Bars
These bars, sold in the name of healthy snacks, are filled with nuts and seeds, but syrup, honey or sweetener is used to make them stick.
4. Flavored Yogurt
The fruity curd seen in colorful packs may appear healthy from outside, but in reality it contains very high amount of sugar. Along with fruits, sweet is also added to it.
5. Creamer and condensed milk
Coffee creamer or milk powder not only contains milk, but sugar is also added to it to enhance the texture and taste.
6. Packed Juice
Despite being labeled as 100 percent fruit juice, they often have additional sweeteners added, making them more like soft drinks than fresh fruits.
7. Flavored Milk
Children like chocolate, strawberry or banana flavored milk very much, but the amount of hidden sugar in them is equally high.
8. Canned Fruits and Jams
Sugar is added to canned fruits, jams or jellies not only for taste, but it also helps in preserving them for a long time.
9. Bakery Products
Bread, pastry or bun. Sugar is added to all these not only to sweeten them, but also to keep them soft and fresh for a long time, even if they do not taste sweet.
increasing danger
According to many health organizations of the world, the highest per capita consumption of sugar is in America. At the same time, consumption of sweet products is increasing rapidly in countries like India, China, Pakistan and Indonesia. This is having a direct impact on people’s health, especially in the form of obesity and its related diseases. In March, The Lancet shared data from a study conducted in 200 countries, which suggested that if current trends continue, the number of obese and overweight people will reach record levels by the year 2050. According to the report, about 57.4 percent of adult men and about 60.3 percent of women will suffer from the problem of overweight or obesity. In the next 25 years, China, India and America will be among the countries with the highest population of obesity.
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Disclaimer: This information is based on research studies and expert opinion. Do not consider this as a substitute for medical advice. Before adopting any new activity or exercise, please consult your doctor or relevant specialist.
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