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Side Effects Of Consuming Excessive Sugar

Sugar is one of the main ingredients in our diet. Even though we might not have a sweet tooth, still we often end up consuming more than the required amount of sugar. This can have adverse effects on health in the long run. So, it’s always necessary to keep a tab on the amount of sugar we are consuming daily. How much amount of sugar is advisable? According to American Heart Association, the maximum amount of sugar that one should eat is 37.5 grams or 9 teaspoons for MEN and 25 grams or 6 teaspoons for WOMEN, DAILY. What are the side effects of consuming excess sugar? 1.       Increase the risk of heart diseases . Persistent high sugar diet may lead to obesity. Obesity can result in inflammation of blood vessels, deposition of fats, triglyceride, high blood sugar level. All these factors can be harmful to your heart and can eventually increase the risk of heart disease and even heart attack. 2.       In...
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Sugar substitutes : The perceived benefits and drawbacks

Sweet is an integral part of our life. But too much of sweetness can have adverse effects on oral health as well the overall health. Amongst all these concerns, the need for a healthier substitute has aroused which not only satiates your sugar cravings but also has no side effects on health. There are many sweeteners available in the market which can solve the above mentioned problem. But amongst the wide choices that are available, which one is the best and comparatively a healthier option? Artificial Sweeteners What is an artificial sweetener? Artificial sweeteners are non-nutritive and a better option than the table top sweetener and any other   high - sucrose item.   An artificial sweetener does the same job as your regular sugar, the only difference is, it does not have any nutritive value to it. Even though it comes across as a great replacement to sugar, it surely has some adverse side effects. Side effects of artificial sweetener Some scie...
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Stevia: Boon For Diabetics

Curbing the urge to indulge is one of the most common struggles that a person with fluctuating blood sugar levels, i.e a Diabetic has to face. The lack of healthier alternatives also adds to the problem! Even though the market is flooded with various artificial sweeteners, their consumption on daily basis is not advisable. A healthier option which does not compromise on the taste and health is the need of the hour. One such option is Stevia , an intensely sweet tasting plant originally native to Brazil, Paraguay but now also grown in China and Japan.  What is STEVIA ? Stevia plant is non-nutritive sweetener and an herbal supplement. It is 100 times sweetener and healthier than your regular table top sweetener and hence can be included in your everyday diet. How it Stevia better than rest of the artificial sweeteners? Most of the sweeteners that you find in the market contain one not-so-health-friendly ingredient called as Aspartame.   Aspartame ...
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