Friday, August 2, 2013

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

By Bethy Mashef


Most individuals eat sugar almost every day in one way or another. Some people think it should be part of the diet. This is not exactly true. The human body can make its own sugar from the carbohydrates and proteins that you take. It is not advisable to feed on a lot of processed foods. Research shows that diets which have high amounts of fructose such as corn syrup, lead to problems such as obesity, diabetes and heart problems.

A lot of fructose in the body is known to cause metabolic syndrome in people and animals as well. This is a collection of factors that increase your chances of developing cardio vascular diseases, diabetes and other illnesses. If you compare two diets, one that has high levels of fructose and another that contains starch you will find that the former leads to fat accumulation around the body.

Sugars that occur naturally such as those that are found in honey and fruits are fine as long as they are taken in moderation. What is not advisable is taking too much added sugars such as those found in artificial foods.

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.

A lot of sugar is turned into glucose in the body. Glucose is stored in form of fat in the body when in excess. It is the fat that leads to problems such as heart diseases and inflammation of the arteries. Diabetes is caused by too much sugar in the bloodstream. Obesity is caused by too much fat being stored around the body organs. By avoiding processed foods you can avoid all these conditions.

If you already have fat in your body you can get rid of it though a couple of activities. Burn down the fat by engaging in exercises and other physical activities. A healthy diet will also help you to improve your well being. Avoid foods that are processed because they have a lot of added sugars. Focus on getting natural food which is healthier. Watching the food you eat will allow you to stay free of heart problems, diabetes and obesity.




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