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Understanding Sugar: A Path to Better Health
Cutting out sugar for a couple of weeks can really make a difference to your health. Many people think sugar means only white sugar, but there are other types too. Even brown sugar might not be as good for you as you think.
Once, I wanted to buy a snack without sugar. But I couldn’t find anything. As I was leaving, a worker asked what I needed. I said I wanted something without sugar because I was hungry. He said they had sugar-free cookies. I was unsure but decided to check. Turns out, those cookies still had sugar in them, even though they were labeled sugar-free. This shows that sugar isn’t always easy to spot.
Our bodies know sugar as glucose and fructose. Glucose is in carbs and gives us energy, but not all of it is healthy. Fructose is mainly in fruits, but having too much can be harmful.
It’s vital to understand the difference between good and bad carbs. Sugars and processed foods are bad, while whole grains and veggies are good.
Experts suggest that carbs should make up 45% to 65% of our daily food intake. But the type of carb matters. Whole carbs with fiber are better than simple ones that can spike our blood sugar quickly.
To stay healthy, we need to check food labels for hidden sugars and choose whole foods over processed ones. Also, it’s helpful to focus on the nutritious parts of meals, like enjoying a light soup without fufu or having okro stew and egg without banku for supper.
In summary, it’s all about finding balance. Discover a diet that suits you and provides your body with what it needs. By doing so, you’ll feel better and have more energy for your daily activities.
Abeiku Okai