Extra Sugar Is A Probable Contributing Factor For Heart Problems
What’s life without a sweet treat once in a while, right? Everyone enjoys sugary desserts but experts say too many of them can lead to health problems, especially heart disease.
A recent report shows that people who eat extra sugar regularly will be more likely to have increased risk factors for heart disease. These factors include higher levels of triglycerides as well as lower levels of protective lipoproteins and HDL or good cholesterol.
A recent study involving 6,000 adults tracked their diets and grouped them by their cholesterol level and sugar intake. Researchers found that nearly 16% of the participant’s average daily calories were derived from added sugar.
People who were found to have consumed the largest amount of sugar had an intake of 46 teaspoons per day. Those in the study who ate the least amount of sugar had ingested just three teaspoons per day.
Experts agree that the recommended daily amount of sugar is six teaspoons per day for women and nine for men. The amount refers to sugars that have been processed or include additives, not natural sugars, such as those in fruit.
With the findings from this study, researchers are hoping to influence food manufacturers to reduce or even eliminate added sugars to their products to help prevent obesity and heart disease. In some state in the US they have gone as far as limiting the consumption of sugar by placing a tax on soft drinks. They hope this step will keep people healthier.
Experts estimated that if states imposed just a half-cent tax on soft drinks it could reduce the consumption of such beverages from 50 gallons to just below 40 gallons per year.
A healthy diet contains a limited amount of natural sugars. Too many additive sugars can jeopardize your health by contributing to obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and stroke. Make the right decision for your health and keep sugary treats to a minimum. It will help you live a longer, healthier life.
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