It has become one of the most important foods in our lives, it enhances the taste of our mouth and adds beauty to our table, but contrary to popular belief, it is not beneficial and has many harmful effects; Sugar.
Sugar is a carbohydrate that gives us energy. Substances containing carbon, hydrogen and oxygen are called carbohydrates. Sugar or sucrose is a molecule obtained from sugar cane and sugar beet plants.
Crystallized sucrose, which is 99% purified in dry form, is known as white sugar.
White sugar is pre-treated. The moist, brown sugar obtained by mixing it with some molasses is called brown sugar.
Corn syrup is a liquid sweetener in which corn starch is fermented with acid or enzymatic reactions.
In recent years. According to research, an average of 10-30 teaspoons of sugar are consumed per person per day. The World Health Organization finds this rate to be much higher than the daily consumption and conducts many studies to prevent the harmful effects of sugar on the body.
A few known harmful effects of sugar:
It lowers blood sugar.
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Contrary to popular belief, when we consume sugary substances, a rapid rise in blood sugar is followed by a rapid fall, and we feel hungry again within a few hours.
The risk of diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases increases.
More Sugar consumed disrupts the structure of blood vessels.
It increases skin problems and aging.
Rapid blood sugar rise and fall increases acne formation.
It accelerates cancer formation and feeds cancer cells.
It increases the risk of depression.
It has a negative effect on energy.
Although it is a substance that provides energy in the short term, due to temporary energy fluctuations, the body begins to store unnecessary substances to protect itself.
It causes fatty liver.
It increases kidney diseases.
It negatively affects dental health.
It causes a decrease in cognitive functions.
How can we protect our children from sugar?
It's actually very simple, by not introducing sugar.
I wish you healthy days.
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