Sugar is a common food in our diet. We often wonder if it is healthy or unhealthy. Sugar, or glucose, is essential for our body. Our brain and eye cells need glucose to function. So, it’s not correct to say that sugar is entirely bad.
Glucose is the main nutrient our body uses for energy. Muscles also rely on glucose for fuel. Therefore, a daily intake of sugar is necessary. However, our diet often doesn’t provide enough plain sugar. So, how does our body get energy?
Our meals consist of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Carbohydrates are complex sugars. When we eat them, they break down into sugar and are absorbed by the body. Thus, the carbohydrates in our meals meet our energy needs.
If sugar is beneficial, why should we eat less of it? The reason is that we get sugar from many sources in complex forms, like grains, cereals, fruits, and vegetables. Dieters often crave sugar because irregular meals can cause sugar levels to drop, leading to cravings.
What happens when we eat too much plain sugar? Sugar provides empty calories, meaning it has calories but no other nutrients. This includes candies, pastries, and sodas. Instead of plain sugar, it’s better to consume carbohydrates that also offer proteins, fats, and fiber.
Excess sugar is stored as fat. To keep body fat low, track your sugar and carbohydrate intake. It is advisable to limit plain sugar to 3 teaspoons per day (1 tsp = 20 calories). This shows that anything in excess is harmful.
RD Neha Kava
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Hello mam,my son is 5 years old school going student.after 1 or 2 months gape he suffering from stomach problem and loose motion.can you suggest me what type of receipe i made in your daily tiffin,lunch and dinner.and also how i increased his weight.
Pls tell me some tips to loose weight