Are You Eating Too Much Sugar?

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Sugar consumption has always been a topic of debate as it has direct impact on our health. As per the experts, a daily intake of 6 teaspoons of sugar is sufficient energy intake for a day. Well, it may sound to be easy to maintain this, but so you know that you might not be consuming sugar directly but there are various other sources of sugar that you might be hogging on unknowingly.

Even the healthy sounding foods like yogurt and cereals have a good amount to sugar content. It is therefore always advised to check the ingredients of the packaged or pre-processed food before consuming them.  It you are high on sugar than required, then here are a few symptoms that your body must be showing you:

·         Acne and Pimples: It might be due to your high sugar intake that you still are getting troubled with acnes and pimples despite being out of your teens. Hormones and inflammation are the two reasons for acne problems. Sugar intake not just aggravates acne but also promotes inflammation.

·         Feeling Exhausted: A breakfast or lunch, high in sugar content can make you feel drowsy and low in energy. Not only this, you can even get a headache and will start to feel like lying on the sofa in the office. Therefore, your diet should contain proper nutrition contents which include protein, fiber and fats.

·         Cavities: Cavities has always been associated with a sweet-tooth and this is the reason why our mothers always tell us to eat less chocolates and candies. It is always advised to brush your teeth after you eat sweets to prevent bacteria and plaque accumulate in your mouth.

·         High Blood Pressure: A normal blood pressure is 120/80 or low. High sugar intake also pushed the blood pressure over these limits.

·         Feeling Depressed: A diet high in sugar or even simple sugar from carbohydrates can cause depression. High sugar can also affect your insulin response, which can further affect your hormones and your mood.

Now, that you are aware of the problems that a high-sugar intake could cause you then start keeping a check on your daily sugar intake. Also, it is important to take care of the indirect sources of sugar that you might be consuming indirectly. This definitely does not mean that you will have to compromise with your sweet tooth. QNet’s Nutriplus Natose Stevia is one of the best sugar alternatives to sweeten your food. Just 2-3 drops of Stevia can make your coffee sweet and tasty-just the way you like it.