When it comes to health, sugar's reputation is ambiguous. Sugar is a natural component of all carbohydrate-containing meals, including fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy products. It's fine to consume whole foods that naturally contain sugar. Protein and calcium are found in dairy products, but plant-based meals are high in fiber, essential minerals, and antioxidants. Since your body digests these foods slowly, the sugar in them supplies a consistent source of energy to your cells. Consuming a lot of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains has also been shown to reduce the risk of getting chronic diseases including diabetes, heart disease, and some forms of cancer.

What health risks does sugar pose? A carbohydrate is a sugar. The three main types of energy that the human body needs are fat, glucose, and protein. Sugar's primary role in the human body is to supply calories. Sugar is a necessary ingredient for maintaining health, much as other nutrients. However, consuming excessive quantities of added sugar can increase blood pressure and chronic inflammation, both of which are important pathophysiological precursors to heart disease. Excessive sugar consumption, especially in sugary beverages, also contributes to weight gain by tricking your body into turning off its system for regulating your appetite since calories from liquid sources are not as full as calories from solid foods. This is why drinking sugary beverages make it easier for people to consume more calories than they normally would. The body won't experience any immediate issues if there is not enough protein or fat, but if there is not enough sugar, the body is more likely to experience symptoms like exhaustion, vertigo, muscular pains, and so on.

Eat less sugar in general, especially processed sugar. Adults should limit their daily sugar intake to 25 grams (6 teaspoons), according to the WHO. Obesity, diabetes, high blood sugar, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, and metabolic syndrome are all intimately associated with sugar consumption.

It's essential for the body to be able to keep healthy blood sugar levels. Fruits contain dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals in addition to sugar, which can help to delay the pace at which sugar enters the bloodstream and successfully maintain blood sugar stability.

PDO I Ayesa Gay A. Bejerano, RND

References:

Sugar

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/sugar

What is the impact of eating too much sugar?

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/eating-too-much-sugar

The sweet danger of sugar

https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar