5 Reasons Why Sugar is On The Naughty List WWW.DRNHI.COM
Obesity While an occasional sweet treat is fine, many tend to overindulge during the holidays and can put on pounds that are hard to get rid off. These added pounds don't only impact how you look, but they can also impact your health. If you weigh at least 20% more than what is considered a normal weight for your height, you're at increased risk for conditions including heart disease, diabetes and even some cancers. So what can you do to stay healthy? Lose the excess pounds. A doctor ad
Cancer Diets high in sugar and refined carbohydrates can lead to overweight and obesity, which indirectly increases cancer risk over time. In fact, a recent study has proven cancer cells thrive on sugar. So does that mean that sugar can cause cancer? No, but consuming a low-sugar diet can slow cancer growth. Some studies have also shown a link between a low sugar diet and a lower rate of cancer recurrence.
Addiction Sugar and other junk foods are as addictive as cocaine, nicotine and other abused substances because of their powerful effect on the reward centers of the brain. Eliminating these processed carbs can improve your sleep, mood, skin quality and so much more. Avoid and keep track of foods that have added sugar. Sometimes the sugar is disguised as high-fructose corn syrup or simply corn syrup. Sauces such as ketchup, soft drinks, and various cereals have high amounts sugar. But not all sugar is bad, naturally occurring sugars found in complex carbs such as fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy are good for you because they contain high amounts of nutrients, fiiber and antioxidants.
Type 2 Diabetes In the U.S. government's 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, one of the top recommendations is that all Americans limit their intake of added sugars to no more than 10% of their daily calories. While sugar does not cause Type 2 Diabetes, a high-sugar diet has been linked with an increased incidence of the disease due to the links between high sugar intake and obesity. Another problem with sugar is that it contributes to inflammation of the arterial walls by spiking insulin levels. This can lead to insulin resistance and diabetes.
Cardiovascular Disease Numerous studies have shown that chronic high blood sugar levels associated with uncontrolled diabetes and other conditions lead to a hardening of the arteries, and can lead to heart disease and heart failure. You can avoid heart disease caused by sugar by:
Avoiding high fructose corn syrup (found in many foods)
Use natural sweeteners
Eat several small meals a day, instead of 3 large meals
Limit alcohol intake
Restrict bread and bread products as much as you can
For more information on how you can make healthy dietary changes, contact Dr. Nhi Le for consultation. http://www.drnhi.com/
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