There is an old adage that proclaims: ". You are what you eat" If this is true, then the Americans are the best people in the world. Americans consume large quantities of sugar, despite the fact that the scientific evidence clearly and convincingly pointed out that too much sugar is bad for you.
Studies show that the average person consumes in the United States, 153 pounds of sugar a year. It is a cup a day! The truth is that our bodies are programmed not to swallow effectivelylarge amounts of sugar, most Americans consume.
Sugar in its natural form (raw, brown, rough crystals) can be rich in vitamins and minerals. Refined white sugar, (somewhat similar to refined white flour) has zero nutrients and acts more like a drug than a food.
E 'quickly through the digestive tract, causing blood sugar quickly and then sharper than normal.
Once the welding occurs, the blood sugar levels drop well below face valueLevels. This condition, known as "Sugar Blues" is widely available, lethargy, depression and irritability. (Cranky Children, Too!)
In fact, refined sugar enters the bloodstream faster than it can also contribute to a number of potential health problems. It can aggravate many chronic diseases such as pre-diabetes, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, gastrointestinal disorders, premenstrual syndrome and symptoms of acid reflux.
One of the major culprits of the increase in sugarThe recording shows the huge consumption of soft drinks, particularly in children and adolescents. A 12 oz can of Coke contains about a quarter cup of sugar. It is about 150 empty calories. The average American drinks two of these every day. Imagine spooning 18 teaspoons of sugar from sugar in a large glass of soda. If you drink?
The evidence against the sugary drinks is so convincing, you've probably heard of the law in many states, the craftingLegislation to ban soft drinks and vending machines in public schools.
There is no doubt that the soft drinks at least one factor in the national epidemic of obesity in children, as evidenced recently by First Lady Michelle Obama.
A recent report by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization's Manual recommends that sugar should not exceed 10% change of a healthy diet.
Many individual foods provide largeSurroundings of the USDA recommended limit sugar. A cup of regular ice cream provides 60%, a 12-ounce soft drink is 103% and a quarter cup of pancake syrup delivers 97%.
Those who consumed a lot of sugar and then decide to kick their "sugar habit" often may experience withdrawal symptoms. This may include headache, fatigue, depression, drowsiness, rashes and sore throat.
Here are some tips to help you and your family reduce the amount ofrefined sugar in the daily diet:
• Use brown crystals of cane sugar or xylitol (a natural, plant-based sweetener under the bark of health food stores) instead of white sugar, if feasible.
• Check food labels for sugar and its equivalents, including sucrose, fructose syrup, dextrose, glucose, honey and molasses.
• Limit candy, cookies, pies, cakes and other baked desserts. Eating fruit instead.
• experimenting with recipesthat contain little or no sugar. Have fun with this. healthy food diet is not "boring."
• Avoid alcoholic beverages from the fridge and replace them with low fat milk, water and fruit juices. Jazz on tap water or mineral water with fresh mint, a slice of lemon and a splash of fruit juice.
• Keep sugary snacks from the kitchen and replace them with fruit, muffins, whole grains and dried fruits. Place small boxes of raisins in the fruit and place them at strategic points aroundHome.
• Get the sugar bowl from the table. Choose cereals that contain no more than 8 grams of sugar per serving.
• Keep some 'carrots and celery in the refrigerator readily available so that family members can get for them if they are "meals" experience of hunger.
• Buy a couple of cookbooks with healthy recipes low sugar. Get the whole family involved in choosing their favorite recipes from books and shops for a healthyIngredients.
Following these tips can help you and your loved ones to enjoy a safer and healthier diet!
And please do not tell you why all these changes.
Who knows? You can also use a grateful hug or two will be rewarded for your efforts to improve their health!
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