{"id":1972,"date":"2023-04-10T06:04:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T03:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/?p=1972"},"modified":"2023-04-10T06:12:50","modified_gmt":"2023-04-10T03:12:50","slug":"stop-destroying-your-metabolic-health-with-sugar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/stop-destroying-your-metabolic-health-with-sugar\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop destroying your metabolic health with sugar"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div id=\"vc_row-6a226140c5655\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid thegem-custom-6a226140c56376080 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 thegem-custom-6a226140c5b955618\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a226140c5b98 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a226140c5b955618\"><div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a226140c5dc3 {margin-top: 45px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a226140c5dc3\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 thegem-custom-6a226140c61111605\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a226140c6114 vc_custom_1590571662912\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a226140c61111605\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1681095659184 thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a226140c64153002\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"title-h2\">\n<p><b>Stop destroying your metabolic health with sugar<\/b><\/div>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c64153002{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c64153002{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c64153002{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c64153002{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a226140c669a1968\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cYou are what you eat\u201d, we have all heard this before. But how does this work? Nutrition is the key to metabolism. Metabolism is the process by which your body uses up what you eat and drink and turns it into energy. This energy is then required by the body to synthesize molecules like new proteins and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). So, you should keep a close eye on what you eat, including these yummy treats. Yes, have you ever considered how much sugar a piece of cake includes? There\u2019s no debate surrounding the dangers of sugar, such as the increase in cardiovascular diseases, obesity, diabetes, and much more! So, what is the great fuss around? How does it negatively affect our health?<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c669a1968{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c669a1968{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c669a1968{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c669a1968{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-6 vc_col-md-6 thegem-custom-6a226140c6ae62480\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a226140c6ae8 vc_custom_1590571667512\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a226140c6ae62480\"><div class=\"gem-image gem-wrapbox gem-wrapbox-style-default gem-wrapbox-position-below  thegem-custom-6a226140c6bcf8370\"  style=\"\" ><div class=\"gem-wrapbox-inner \" ><img class=\"gem-wrapbox-element img-responsive\" src=\"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/aegis.com_.tr-stop-sugar-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 thegem-custom-6a226140c74b08624\" ><div class=\"vc_column-inner thegem-custom-inner-6a226140c74b3 \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper thegem-custom-6a226140c74b08624\">\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a226140c770f7227\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we digest sugar, enzymes in the small intestine break it down into glucose and fructose, and then glucose is released into the bloodstream, where it should be kept at a constant level. Here\u2019s what happens when glucose levels are too high in the blood:<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c770f7227{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c770f7227{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c770f7227{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c770f7227{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a226140c77e1 {margin-top: 45px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a226140c77e1\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a226140c795e6858\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p><b>1-Diabetes<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re consuming too much sugar, your body won\u2019t respond properly to insulin (an enzyme released by the pancreas that regulates glucose levels in the blood), and then your pancreas will release even more insulin, which will eventually be overworked and will be broken down. Consequently, your blood sugar levels will rise, setting you up for type 2 diabetes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2-Obesity<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obesity happens when the energy intake from food consumption is greater than that needed by the body for metabolism and exercise. Research has shown that excessive consumption of sugary foods is linked directly to weight gain, as they deliver a large number of calories with limited nutritional importance. When glucose reaches the liver, it uses as much as it needs for energy, and the rest gets stored as glycogen. But your body has a limited capacity to store glycogen. So, if you eat more sugar than you need, the rest of the glucose will be converted to fat and deposited in the adipose tissue; this is known as lipogenesis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3- Cardiovascular Diseases\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight gain connected to diets high in sugar can lead to higher levels of LDL cholesterol (known as bad cholesterol) that cause artery-clogging plaque that damages blood vessels and your heart. Consuming more added sugar can raise blood pressure and increase chronic inflammation, both of which are pathological pathways to heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, any road that has too much sugar will lead to some sort of heart disease.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>How can you tame your sweet tooth?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you\u2019ve seen the dangers of sugar for your overall wellness and you\u2019re motivated to decrease your sugar intake, here are some tips you can try:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach for fruits for your natural sugar instead of any treat with processed sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Use stevia instead of sugar in your recipes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Eat regularly, because waiting too long between meals will set you up for sugary foods rather than cutting your hunger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read the labels on your sugar-sweetened beverages and keep an eye out for terms like corn sweetener, dextrose, maltose, raw sugar, and aspartame.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Invest in no sugar drinks like AEGIS that use Stevia as their sweetener; it is great for your overall health and gives you the flavored satisfaction you need after that sugar splurge.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c795e6858{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c795e6858{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c795e6858{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c795e6858{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<div class=\"clearboth\"><\/div><style>#thegem-divider-6a226140c7bef {margin-top: 45px !important;}<\/style><div id=\"thegem-divider-6a226140c7bef\" class=\"gem-divider  \" style=\"\" ><\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  thegem-vc-text thegem-custom-6a226140c7d572953\"  >\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The dilemma of sugar isn\u2019t limited to eating candy and junk food. From mayonnaise to peanut butter, added sugar can be found in even the most unexpected products. Basically, this sweet monster hides among everything. So be extra careful next time you reach out for a cookie.<\/span><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<style>@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c7d572953{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c7d572953{display: block!important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c7d572953{position: relative !important;}}@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {.thegem-vc-text.thegem-custom-6a226140c7d572953{position: relative !important;}}<\/style>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1974,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55],"tags":[58,60,61,56,59,57],"class_list":["post-1972","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-body-health","tag-body-weight","tag-diet","tag-health","tag-healthy-life-style","tag-nutrition"],"menu_order":3,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1972","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1972"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1972\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1977,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1972\/revisions\/1977"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1974"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1972"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1972"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aegis.com.tr\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1972"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}