Saturday, August 24, 2013

How Fructose Contributes To Obesity, Diabetes And Cardio-Vascular Diseases

By Bethy Mashef


Many people enjoy eating candy bars, cookies and other foods that have sugar on a daily basis. This is a bad habit that can lead to serious health problems, if it is not controlled. The body does not need this sugar as it is able to make its own by breaking down proteins and carbohydrates. Some foods such as corn syrup contain a high amount of fructose. According to scientists these sugars can cause illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

Fructose intake leads to metabolic syndrome in both animals and humans. Metabolic syndrome is a one of the factors that increase the chances of an individual getting heart disease, diabetes and other problems. Diets that contain more fructose and sucrose as opposed to starch lead to more accumulation of fat around body organs.

It is alright to consume fruits and other natural foods such as honey. They have natural sugars which are not harmful in the body. Added sugars are the problem. Artificial sugar is found in most processed foods such as ketchup and ice cream among others.

Most foods that are manufactured in the factories have artificial flavors added. They are therefore not good for your body especially when taken in large quantities. If you take a fruit for example you get minerals, fiber, photo-nutrients and vitamins which are needed by the body. Fruits also contain fructose in small quantities that cannot lead to any health problems. If you take several fruits your sugar level will still be manageable.

One can of soda has way more sugar than fruits and it has no fiber or nutrients at all. It contains a lot of artificial flavors that are not needed in the body. It is therefore advisable to take an orange or any other fruit rather than a soda because it is the healthier option.

Back in the days, sugar was costly and only a few individuals bought it. In our modern times it is very cheap. Many firms add it to their processed foods instead of starch which is more expensive. Artificial sweeteners are included when making products such as sodas, yogurt, ketchup, cakes among others. It is advisable to avoid such items. Read the labels. Four grams of sugar is about a teaspoon.

Sugar fills your bloodstream with glucose which transforms to fat. Too much fat will lead to blockage in the arteries and this is the beginning of cardiovascular problems and obesity. Diabetes also develops when there is too much sugar. It is therefore advisable to avoid consuming too much processed foods if you want to live a healthy life.

You can engage in various activities that lead to weight loss. Go for a 30 minute walk, golf, play tennis, go for a swim. This will help to burn down the fat around your body and get you in shape. Eating a healthy diet is also advisable. Make sure that you feed on more natural foods and avoid processed foods because they have a lot of sugar. The less added sugar you consume the healthier you will become. This is a good solution to fighting obesity, diabetes, and heart diseases.




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