The Sweet Truth: The Issue with Sugar
- How sugar can ruin your health
- What you can do about it
So yesterday I tuned into a radio debate on the addictiveness of sugar (I’m sure we can all relate) on BBC Scotland.
Far from me to critique the impartiality of a programme but the panel consisted of a nutritionist, somebody who had lost weight and a dentist.
For daytime radio it was quite engrossing albeit with the usual predictable outcomes!
It was alleged that due to a recent study, sugar is as addictive as class A drugs. Whilst it’s undoubted that sugar is a go-to for a lot of people, even with some scientific research, such a claim is quite far fetched.
Sadly though, sugar has become etched in our daily routines and it’s a staple of most people’s nutrition.
It has become a huge health issue of this generation and something does need to be done. However, the approach of banishing it completely is unrealistic.
What are the dangers?
Without producing a boring and extensive list of problems, the main issue is the onset of early diabetes and blood sugar problems. Due to a heavy concentration of sugar in foods, it means that we regularly subjected to a bombardment of unhealthy extras (even in perceived good choices like diluting juice).
Whilst the radio show advocated rarely having treats, this is completely unrealistic. If you’re looking to change, start with cutting down. Snacks and treats CAN and should be used as an incentive towards good health. Exercising more and savouring your foods are also good catalysts to enjoying extras.
Sugar doesn’t need to an evil. Yes, it has healthy complications but everything in moderation is the best approach.
What can you do?
The first step is to monitor your sugar intake. Do you know how much sugar is in that breakfast bar? Or how your drinks are tallying up?
It’s amazing what we take for granted. Open your eyes to what your consuming and if it’s anywhere over 100g of sugar per day I would suggest immediate action! The recommended level is around 30g per day and the average for the UK is about 93g!!
I wouldn’t for a minute suggest giving up sugar as that would be practically impossible anyway. It’s not even the immediate impact that sugar has but rather over time (like consuming lots of fatty food) and often it’s too late before we realise this.
These type of foods can be enjoyed in moderation but becoming aware of the issue is the most important part.
Food labels or tracking could be the start but either way, understanding the issue is vital. Most foods that we consume today are either processed or have additives which create health problems further down the line.
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Ross
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