How Much Sugar Is In The Products?

Sources of hidden calories - how much sugar is in desserts, drinks and fruits. Why the use of sugar is harmful, and how to recognize dangerous products.

Sources of hidden calories - how much sugar is in desserts, drinks and fruits. Why the use of sugar is harmful, and how to recognize dangerous products.

The rate of sugar consumption

Experts of the World Health Organization believe that the daily rate of sugar consumption is no more than 50 grams (approximately 10-12 teaspoons) for women, and 60 grams (approximately 12-14 teaspoons) for men.

At the same time, according to statistical data, the average Ukrainian consumes at least 90-100 grams of sugar per day, which is approximately two times higher than the norm. In addition, sugar consumption in Ukraine only increases every year.

The danger of sugar

According to a number of studies, sucrose contributes to the development of caries and the strengthening of putrefactive processes in the intestines. In addition, sugar reduces the reserves of vitamin B1 in the body, which leads to depression, rapid fatigue and muscle weakness.

Recently, quite often one can come across the point of view according to which in the next ten years the harm of sugar will be officially recognized, and the norms of maximum sugar content in food products and desserts will also be introduced.

Frozen foods and sugar

In many ways, obesity is related to the consumption of sugar and other carbohydrates, not fats. If fat gives a feeling of satiety, then sugar does not. Eating low-fat foods literally loaded with sugar will only increase the amount of fat mass.

In addition, almost all sweets (especially baked goods, cheap juice and ice cream) use not only sugar, but also its cheap analogue - glucose-fructose syrup, also referred to as "fructose syrup", GFS, HFCS or GFS.

What is harmful glucose syrup?

There are scientific studies linking the increased consumption of glucose-fructose syrup to the obesity epidemic. In addition, some scientists believe in the connection between the use of this syrup and the development of diabetes of the second type.

Unlike sugar, glucose-fructose syrup does not affect the production of the hunger hormone leptin, which is responsible for the feeling of satiety from food. Basically, you eat (or drink) a huge amount of calories, but you don't feel full at all.

Safe analogues of sugar

Many people like to drink tea with honey or dried fruit, believing that they are using "safe" sugar substitutes. But remember that honey is the same sugar, but with minor additions of plant pollen and a microscopic amount of minerals.

As for dried fruits, their industrial production turns ordinary fruits into chemical-filled, colored and sweetened time mines. If you want to enjoy dried fruits, choose only "bio".

If sugar is on the first place in the list of ingredients of a food product, think seriously. If glucose-fructose syrup is indicated in the first place, just put this product aside. Or get ready to get covered in fat.