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

By Bethy Mashef


Many people enjoy eating candy bars, cookies and other foods that have sugar on a daily basis. This is a bad habit that can lead to serious health problems, if it is not controlled. The body does not need this sugar as it is able to make its own by breaking down proteins and carbohydrates. Some foods such as corn syrup contain a high amount of fructose. According to scientists these sugars can cause illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease and obesity.

Fructose intake leads to metabolic syndrome in both animals and humans. Metabolic syndrome is a one of the factors that increase the chances of an individual getting heart disease, diabetes and other problems. Diets that contain more fructose and sucrose as opposed to starch lead to more accumulation of fat around body organs.

It is advisable to look for naturally occurring sugars. Good examples are those found in fruits and honey. They are okay as long as they are consumed moderately. What is not fine is taking too much artificial sugar.

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.

It is advisable to join a weight loss program if you feel that you have too much fat in your body. Physical exercise as well as taking a good diet will help you improve your health and general well being. Try to fill your diet with foods that are natural. The less artificial sugar you consume the healthier you will be. Avoiding processed foods is a good way to prevent obesity and other health complications.




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