Introduction Sugar is extracted from sugar cane. Sucrose is actually more refined form of sugar cane. It has no vitamins, minerals, fiber, protein or any other nutritional benefit. Sugar is one the most widely used substance in our everyday life. From Developed countries like US to underdeveloped ones like Africa, sugar is one of the most compulsory products we’ll find in every house. But scientists in California have proved sugar to be as deadly and dangerous as cocaine. Like any other drug when sugar level is decreased in our body, our hand automatically starts moving towards something sugary. According to a research, sugar has claimed almost more than 35 million lives up till now. Therefore group of scientists in America are asking for high regulation on sugar as on nicotine and alcohol. Individuals can face following diseases because of extra intake of sugar: 1) According to a study in Japan, sugar usage leads to immune defense system in abnormal fashion. 2) Sugar feeds cancer cell 3) Other than this, sugar consumption also leads to oral cavity, alcoholism, bone loss, osteoporosis, hypertension, kidney stones and numerous other There are numerous food we should avoid In order to reduce the consumption of sugar. 1) 2) 3) 4)
Cold breakfasts in which sugar is a compulsory ingredient. Soft drinks, lemonade and other sugar containing drinks Commercially made salads which include sugar Homemade desserts, cookies and cakes that contains sugar in numerous forms
But to resist all this sweet stuff is very tough for any individual. So to ease down our taste buds individual must eat bananas, dates and mangoes etc in order to satisfy their sugar needs. These things are natural source of sugar and also provide other numerous worthy nutrients to the body. Cookies and jams made up from natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup can also be consumed. Moreover, almond and nuts along with other dry fruits and some organic butter will surely help taste buds. Conclusion Government should take a step and regulate the consumption and usage of sugar. Awareness must be increase among families, teenagers, adults etc. This is the only way to reduce the consumption of sugar and lead a healthy life. Reference: http://www.researchomatic.com/Sugar-And-Its-Substitutes-126273.html