Saturday, August 3, 2013

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

By Bethy Mashef


Most people are used to consuming sugar every day. This is because they think it is important to include it in the diet. However, this is not true. The body can produce the sugar it requires from the proteins and carbohydrates it consumes. This means that you do not have to eat cookies and candy bars all the time. According to research a diet that has a high amount of fructose such as some sugars and corn syrup contributes to diabetes and obesity.

A high intake of fructose is connected with metabolic syndrome in both humans and animals. This a group of factors that lead to high chances of developing cardiovascular problems as well as diabetes and other diseases. Foods that have more sucrose and fructose compared to starch contribute to accumulation of fat molecules around major organs of the body.

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.

If you drink a can of soda you get a lot of sugar and no nutrients from it. All it has is a bunch of artificial flavors and sweeteners that do more harm than good. The fruits are the better choice and you are strongly advised to consume them instead of drinking soda.

Some time back sugar was expensive and only rich people could afford it. Nowadays, it is cheap and most food processors prefer to add it to their foods because it is cheaper than flour. Artificial sweeteners are used in many products such as yogurt, ketchup, sodas and many others. It is wise to avoid sugars because they flood your body with glucose.

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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