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In order to be healthy, it is imperative to have a balanced diet and to avoid all excesses in order to avoid certain disastrous consequences. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to eat a balanced diet and avoid sweets which are considered the cause of many health problems when consumed in excess.
Sugar, especially glucose, is present in many foods. It is very beneficial for the body because it is the main fuel for the body. However, when consumed in excess, glucose can have serious health consequences, including an increased risk of diabetes.
Glucose is first and foremost a sugar, so it is part of the carbohydrate family and represents the best source of energy for the body. We find this sugar in our food, it is often linked to other complex carbohydrates which will be simplified by the action of enzymes present in the digestive system into glucose, the latter is easier to assimilate. It will then either be burned for immediate consumption, or transformed into glycogen or fat that will be found mainly in the muscles and liver. It is important to specify that these are reserves for the body
The presence of glucose is important in our diet since it is the main fuel for the body and the brain. Its consumption in moderation will not pose any problem, on the contrary, it is beneficial to health. However, it is important to choose your glucose sources carefully.
Although glucose is good for the body, too much of it can have serious health consequences. We will now talk about the consequences of consuming too much sugar on the body.
First of all, the first consequence of excess glucose is an increased risk of diabetes. If a person is already diabetic, the abuse of sugar can have serious consequences. Also, it could also increase the risk of certain cardiovascular diseases.
Sugar has the effect of promoting intestinal fermentation, which creates an optimal environment for the development of certain mycoses and cancerous cells. It also weakens the intestinal flora, which can no longer play its protective role.
Glucose can be burned for immediate use as energy or stored to build up reserves for later use. It is normal and even beneficial to have reserves, however, when glucose is consumed in excess, it is systematically stored as fat. Over time, this will lead to overweight and even obesity.
Sugar promotes the aging of the cells that make up several organs. It even has a direct impact on the skin, which looks more tired and loses elasticity.
Generally, the main reason for excess glucose is the consumption of sugar in the form of beverages such as sodas and industrial juices, but also the consumption of various sweets such as candies or pastries. These are calorie-dense foods, which means that they contain a lot of calories and sugar in small quantities. It becomes easy to consume them in excess, especially in the case of sweetened drinks that do not take up any space in the stomach and do not give any feeling of satiety.
If you are addicted to sugary drinks, it is necessary to adopt new habits by replacing them with healthier and natural drinks.
Today, there are drinks called "zero" and "light", there is no real difference between the two, because they usually contain aspartame. This sweetener has consequences on health. It is best to choose drinks with fructose, which is the sugar found in fruit. It is better than glucose, because it is natural and has a higher sweetening power than glucose (0.7 for glucose against 1.3 for fructose). This means that a small amount of fructose must be used to sweeten a drink for example.
In short, if you're addicted to sugary drinks, you can definitely replace them with healthier alternatives such as our delicious cascara drink that contains only sugar naturally present in the fruits of its ingredients.
We hope you have found this article useful.
The Cascara Society team
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