During the festive season, amidst happiness and celebration, food is not taken care of. Sweets and dishes are eaten in abundance during this season. Such foods are more preferred, which have high amount of sugar, which is very dangerous for health. Sugar is also considered sweet poison. The dangers of many types of diseases are hidden in it. Excessive sugar can cause many fatal diseases. According to a report, an average Indian consumes up to 20 kg of sugar in a year, the quantity of which increases during festivals. Apart from sugar, sugar is also found in things like cold drinks, cookies, biscuits and bread. In such a situation, let us know what are the dangers of eating too much sugar and what can be done to avoid it…
Excessive consumption of sugar increases the risk of type 2 diabetes. This is a chronic disease, which cannot be eradicated from its roots. This disease can be controlled only through diet and midwives.
According to experts, the teeth of those who follow a sugar-free diet remain safe for years. This clearly means that consuming too much sugar can lead to the problem of tooth decay i.e. cavity. Plaques can also accumulate in it.
Eating too much sugar increases the risk of heart diseases. Due to this, serious damage can be caused to the heart. Eating sugar can also increase blockage and cholesterol, which can cause heart attack.
According to health experts, eating too much sugar can lead to obesity and low immunity along with stomach problems. Due to this, premature wrinkles and signs of aging may appear. Not only this, there may also be pain in muscles and joints.
Too much sugar can also spoil digestion. Not only we love sweets but also the gut bacteria inside the stomach love them. Due to this, bad bacteria can grow rapidly and cause problems like bloating.
Published at : 04 Nov 2024 08:10 AM (IST)