Self-Caring is reading the labels (Sweets for the Sweet)

Let's face it, we know sugar by its original name, but do we really know sugar? Do we know how this one word has really been thrown, covered and hidden into so many difference ways of simply saying, this contains sugar.

Please familiarize yourself with the many names, in the love of self-caring please read the labels and know exactly what you and your family are putting into your bodies. Know what is going on in our bodies and in the bodies of those that we love.

 Please be aware that excessive sugar consumption can damage the body by contributing to weight gain, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes and heart disease, damaging blood vessels, and potentially leading to inflammation, nerve damage, and other health problems.

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Excess Calories: Sugar, especially added sugars, provides calories without significant nutritional value, leading to overconsumption and weight gain.

Insulin Resistance: Consuming excessive sugar can lead to insulin resistance, where cells become less responsive to insulin, which is needed to regulate blood sugar.

Fat Storage: The body stores excess sugar as fat, contributing to weight gain and potentially leading to abdominal obesity.

Increased Risk of Chronic Diseases:

Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin resistance, a consequence of high sugar intake, can lead to prediabetes and eventually type 2 diabetes.

Heart Disease: High blood sugar levels, a result of excessive sugar intake, can damage blood vessels, increasing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems.

High Blood Pressure: Consuming too much added sugar can raise blood pressure, further increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Fatty Liver Disease: The liver processes sugar, and excessive intake can lead to a buildup of fat in the liver, potentially causing fatty liver disease.

Other Health Impacts:

Nerve Damage (Neuropathy): High blood sugar levels can damage nerves, leading to numbness, tingling, or pain, especially in the extremities.

• Kidney Disease: High blood sugar can damage the tiny filtering units in the kidneys, potentially leading to kidney disease and failure.

• Tooth Decay: Sugar interacts with bacteria in the mouth, producing acids that erode tooth enamel, leading to cavities and tooth decay.

• Inflammation: Excessive sugar intake can trigger inflammation throughout the body, potentially contributing to various health problems.

• Skin Issues: Sugar consumption can lead to inflammation, which can manifest as skin problems like acne, rosacea, and psoriasis.

• Cognitive Decline: Some studies suggest that high sugar intake may be linked to cognitive decline and an increased risk of dementia.

  
  

Here's a more detailed list of some of the common and less common names for sugar:

Common Names:

• Sucrose: Table sugar, cane sugar, beet sugar

• Fructose: A type of sugar found naturally in fruits and honey

• Glucose: A simple sugar that is the primary source of energy for the body

• Dextrose: Another name for glucose

• Lactose: Sugar found in milk

• Maltose: Found in malted grains

  
  

Other Names to Look For:

• High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS): A common sweetener made from corn starch

• Agave nectar/syrup: A sweetener made from the agave plant

• Corn syrup: A sweetener made from corn starch

• Maple syrup: A sweetener made from maple sap

• Honey: A natural sweetener made by bees

• Molasses: A byproduct of sugar refining

• Invert sugar: A mixture of glucose and fructose

• Brown sugar: Sucrose with molasses added

• Cane juice crystals: Refers to the sugar crystals obtained from sugarcane juice

• Evaporated cane juice: A concentrated form of sugar cane juice

• Fruit juice concentrate: A concentrated form of fruit juice that can contain added sugars

• Barley malt: Malted barley, which contains sugar

• Rice syrup: A syrup made from rice

• Malt syrup: A syrup made from malted grains

• Golden syrup: A type of invert sugar syrup

• Treacle: A type of syrup, often used as a sweetener

• Dextrin: A type of carbohydrate that can be broken down into sugars

• Maltodextrin: A type of carbohydrate that is often used as a thickener or sweetener

• Caramel: A type of sugar that is heated until it melts and turns brown

• Fruit juice: While natural, some fruit juices can contain a high amount of sugar Sugary Labels

Let's avoid sugars as too much of it can lead to diabetes and other health related issues. Self-caring is limiting our sugar intake.

Have a great evening Superstars.