Even if we try to deny it, many of us have a sweet tooth. Sugar is one of the most used commodities in this world and although it has its benefits, its negative effects can be terrible. So, next time you can’t resist that sweet craving try to remember the following.
1.Sugar can damage you heart: Due to the energy properties accorded to it, sugar can cause an irregular faster heartbeat which could lead to heart problems and high blood pressure.
2. Sugar can damage your teeth: Sugar can cause cavities to your teeth. Anytime you eat something sugary, the deposits left behind may develop into bacteria, which develops into cavities. If you eat something sweet, make sure to brush or floss your teeth immediately after.
3. Sugar Promotes belly fat: Sugar contains Fructose, beverages which contain this enzyme may promote the growth of fatty cells around your belly.
4. Sugar is a silent killer: Too much sugar may lead to a myriad of diseases related to the insulin enzyme, such as Diabetes.
5. Sugar may lead to addiction: This addiction is akin to alcoholism. According to researchers people with alcohol and sugar addiction posses or inherit a hormone called ghrelin. This hormone communicates to your brain that you’re hungry even when you’re full. This will lead to you ingesting excess sugar which will eventually lead to addiction.
6. Sugar may damage your liver: Excess fructose and glucose have the same toxic effect that ethanol in alcohol has on your liver.
7. Sugar affects your brain power: Too much sugar may lead to memory and cognitive health failure.
Sweets and desserts are called guilty pleasures for a reason.
Make sure you check your food labels. Sugar is contained in many unsuspecting products such as tomato sauce, fat free dressing, tonic water, marinades, crackers and bread.
