The dessert is no longer prohibited
Experts say that sugary foods can be eaten if they are considered food in the same way as any other carbohydrate.
The use of sweeteners, both natural and man-in replacement of sugar is catching on as usual in the daily use of food.
There are many reasons to stop using sugar, the main one that although glucose is the basis for our immediate use calorie sugar is just sugar crystallized and the benefits of consumption are much smaller than the harm it causes .
In fact it is largely the source of obesity, diabetes and many other nutritional problems that make it increasingly greater number of people leaving the consumption of sugar, pure and simple and look for alternatives.
Hence the light products are increasingly booming. Now the problem is that these are mostly made with sorbitol, mannitol or xylitol, which are sugar alcohols, have enough energy content (sometimes as much as conventional sugar) and eventually can cause side effects such as diarrhea or nerve damage in diabetic patients. In any case, it is not supposed to take sugar should give up on sweet products. But it should be well informed of the alternatives.
Sweet tips
Research has shown that sugar has the same effect on blood glucose than other carbohydrates such as bread or potatoes. Calorie for calorie, sugar raises the level of blood glucose similarly to other carbohydrates. Currently, experts agree that foods with sugar can always be viewed in the meal plan just as any other food containing carbohydrates. The same guidelines apply to other caloric sweeteners such as brown sugar, honey and molasses.
Undoubtedly, most sweets and desserts do not provide the important vitamins and minerals found in the healthiest foods, and for that reason, be sure to continue to consume the nutrients it needs. Many sweets also contain carbohydrates, have also high in calories and fat.
If you like sweets, but also want to lose weight, try these helpful hints:
* Satisfy your urge to eat something sweet with fresh or dried fruits.
* Eat a small portion of your favorite dessert instead of eating any dessert.
* When eating out, share dessert with a friend or relative.
* Reduce the amount of sugar and fat in your favorite recipes.
* Try new recipes for preparing lower-calorie sweets.
* Select versions of your favorite desserts with less calories and fat.
* Use a low-calorie sweetener instead of sugar for coffee or tea.
