6. Refined sugar consumption reduces the vitamin B level in the body. Vitamin B deficiency causes symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, chronic fatigue, paranoia, anxiety, insomnia , problems with concentration, digestion disorders, rashes and craving for something sweet.
7. Most of the food we consume contains hidden sugar. Ketchup, hot dog, hamburgers, peanut butter, French fries, pasta sauces, mayonnaise, salad dressings and many other processed foods contain sugar, even if they do not taste sweet. Producers ofter add sugar to low-fat foods to enchance the flavor.
8. Refined sugar has no nutritional value, and contains a lot of calories. It does not contain any vitamins, minerals, enzymes, fat and fiber, because these nutrients are destroyed during the processing. Sugar spends the potassium and magnesium supplies in the body, and this minerals are essential for the cardiovascular health.
9. Despite the extra calories, studies have shown that animals live longer when consuming regular water, rather than sweetened water.
10. How does refined sugar affect the body? Sugar creates an acidic environment in the digestive system, reduces the level of vitamins and minerals in the body, especially calcium levels, and this mineral is essential for healthy bones and teeth. Also, sugar weakens the immune system and causes excessive secretion of digestive enzymes, which badly affects the pancreas.
11. Sugar weakens the function of the liver, which can lead to high blood pressure, skin problems and acne. Refined sugar hinders the blood circulation, accelerates the aging process of the whole organism, makes the wrinkles even worse and reduces the quality of the skin.
But sudden and abrupt removal of the refined sugar from the diet can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, depression, headaches and pain in the limbs, so it is best to eliminate it from your diet gradually.
i do agree wit u but millions use sugar in plenty n are still healthy -fit ,how come? secondly which sugar should be used n how much a day can be consumed? thanks,pl reply!
If you want to use sugar than the healthier option is brown sugar, and according to the American Heart Association (AHA), the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat in a day are: Men: 37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons, women: 25 grams or 6 teaspoons.