The Dhaka Times Desk It sounds strange but it is true. 3.5 million people die every year by eating sugar! So we need to stay away from that sugar now.
In a report published in the journal Nature, scientists said that only because of excessive sugar consumption, about three and a half million people die every year due to various diseases. More people get sick from sugar poisoning than from infectious diseases.
Eating sugar makes you gain weight. Diabetes also increases its prevalence. Moreover, eating too much sugar can damage the heart and liver, hormone levels fluctuate, cholesterol-triglycerides also increase, and the risk of certain cancers increases.
According to the calculations of the World Health Organization, it is forbidden to consume more than 9 teaspoons of sugar for men and 6 teaspoons for women a day. According to the US government's Dietary Guidelines, less than 10-15 percent of our daily calories should come from sugar. However, it is known from various surveys that very few people comply with this level. 10-15 percent is far from it, sometimes it exceeds 25 percent.
According to hormone doctors, weight gain, diabetes-high blood pressure levels, heart disease risk increases and the risk and complications of covid also increase. Eating too much sweets can also increase the risk and outbreak of covid by increasing the body's tendency to inflammation. So sugar intake should be reduced as much as possible during this period of covid.
Processed foods also contain a lot of sugar, whether they are sweet or not. For example, cornflakes bread, biscuits, mayonnaise and other salad dressings etc. Same goes for fruit juice packets, beer, sauces, ketchup, candies, soft drinks etc.
After eating, many people are not satisfied without eating a little sweet. So never artificial sugar, you have to eat natural sugar. You have to remember, never replace sugar with artificial sugar or aspartame. Because there is absolutely no guarantee that the weight will be reduced. The opposite has always been proven in various surveys. In addition to this, migraines, vision problems, nausea, sleep problems, stomach aches, pain in various joints of the body, mental fatigue, and even brain cancer may increase. That is, it is more harmful than sugar.
Then you have to eat natural sugar packed with vitamins and minerals. Like jaggery, sugarcane juice, coconut sugar, dates, raisins or other dry or fresh fruits. However, calories are high and should be eaten in moderation.
If you can eat jaggery or sugarcane juice, why can't you eat sugar? Cane sugar is the main source of sugar? That's right. In most cases, sugar is made from sugarcane juice. However, while making it, it is made through all such methods, so that on the one hand its quality is completely finished, on the other hand, a harmful chemical called sulfur dioxide is mixed in it. The effect of this can increase the incidence of respiratory problems.
According to international calculations, the level of sulfur dioxide in sugar is about 7 times more than what is supposed to be in this country. So curb your sugar intake. Be careful, or you will not escape.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use
Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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