If you think by consuming sweetened food items, tooth cavities and diabetes are the only ones to trouble you, then you are off guard. Sweet inclusion can cause blood pressure, cholesterol and heart related ailments too.
The doctors have cautioned about the ‘Over the limit’ sweet consumption. Yes, it’s an inseparable bond for the ones who need it at any cost, but the consumption of ice creams, chocolates and fruits salads, which are added with sweetening agents can cost you your life. It is observed that such an intake will produce an excess amount of toxins in ones body.
The nutrition experts say that excess amounts of sugar content will decrease the immunity and also lead to the development of acne and pimples.
Fruits and vegetables usually contain sugar in them, but the products available in the market like fruit juices, eateries and chocolates infuse artificial sweeteners. There is a difference between artificial sweetening and natural sweetness. Consumption of honey and jaggery is said to be healthy.
People go for the sweeteners available in the market rather than inculcating the habit of using honey and jaggery. According to the body conditions, an individual is said to consume sufficient amount of sugar. This is acceptable. But the tendency is to consume more than the required. The WHO (World Health Organization) states that in a day, males must consume 9 teaspoons of sugar and females 6 teaspoons.
The nutrition experts have also cautioned to have a control over the sugar and sweet consumption and restrain from becoming a ‘Sugar Addict.’
Prefer homemade food:
When compared to the American breakfast, our Indian breakfast stands out. Indian homemade breakfast is regarded as one of the healthiest breakfasts. The items consumed contains right proportion of all essential nutrients in it. Idli is the healthiest breakfast item you can ask for. It has a high amount of carbohydrates. By consuming homemade food, one can control the amount of sugar consumption.
Diet:
- Idli Sambar, Dosa items are the preferred items for a healthy breakfast
- Eat a whole fruit rather than its juice.
- Consume green tea, herbal tea, buttermilk, tender coconut rather than packed juice
- Some have a habit of eating biscuits in the evening on a regular basis. Instead, soak pulses and grams in the water. Consume after it sprouts.
