Sugar Consumption via Shay Aaron
Sugar consumption is a major factor in the dramatic rise in childhood obesity. Research also indicates that an over-consumption of white, refined sugar also has the following harsh effects on the body:
- weakens the immune system,
- can trigger behavioral problems,
- cause tooth decay and
- robs the body of precious vitamins and minerals.
Checking to see if a food item contains white sugar is fairly easy. When reading a label, look for words ending in the suffix ???ose???, such as high fructose corn syrup, maltose and sucrose. White table sugar is called sucrose and is derived from sugar cane or sugar beet. White sugar is stripped of vitamins, minerals and fibre and is basically empty calories.
After eating a food product that is filled with white sugar, the sugar enters the bloodstream very quickly making it very difficult for the body to assimilate. The body reacts to the increase in glucose levels in the bloodstream by over-secreting the hormone insulin. Excess insulin secretion leads to blood sugar levels dropping to a critical low, resulting in a state of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar levels). This can cause fatigue, irritability and cravings. This often leads to excess sugar consumption again as people then look to consume more sugar to combat these feelings which starts the cycle all over.
One other major issue with excess insulin secretion is that is triggers the excess storage of fat and this leads to weight gain. Overall, refined white sugar is something you should avoid in your diet as much as possible. For more nutrition tips and information on our online workout programs please visit www.blog.cardioblast.com.
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