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Sugar’s Hidden Dangers
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Sweet Tooth, Sour Health SUGAR’S SNEAKY SIDE EFFECTS
When did you last sit down, grab a spoon, and eat a heaping pile of sugar? If the thought makes you wince, you may be surprised to learn how much sugar you actually consume but don’t realize it. Here are startling facts about the potential dangers of this popular additive. The Sweet Road to Addiction Most of us think of sugar as the sweet stuff we add to our coffee or grapefruit, but we consume it in many forms. While some fruits and dairy products naturally contain sugar, processing makes many foods on store shelves loaded with added sugars. According to neuroscientist Nicole Avena, over 60% of items found in supermarkets contain added sugar — with beverages like energy drinks and iced teas among the unhealthiest. In addition to being linked to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, high sugar consumption impacts how we think as
much as how we feel. Avena cautions that sugar can be just as addictive — if not more — than illicit drugs. “One of the hallmarks of drug addiction is this release in dopamine that occurs, and that’s why people often get hooked,” she told ABC News. “They end up getting addicted and feel this compulsion to use alcohol and drugs over and over again. Well, we’ve seen the exact same thing happening with sugar.” Sugar addiction can have a particularly devastating effect on men, as a study of nearly 23,000 males over nine years revealed a link between the consumption of sugary drinks and a heightened risk of prostate cancer. Deceptive Delights While we’d expect a doughnut or a fudge brownie to be packed with sugar,
some of the supposed healthy foods and drinks we enjoy are just as bad for us. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns that some protein bars, canned fruits, yogurts, granola products, ketchup, and salad dressings could contain added sugars. Take the time to read food labels, and you’ll be shocked. Suppose you absolutely must satisfy your taste for sugar. In that case, Johns Hopkins Medicine recommends eating whole fruits — for example, mashing a banana into your bowl of oatmeal instead of reaching for a spoonful of the white stuff — and stevia as alternative sweeteners. No matter how you do it, reducing your sugar intake is essential in ensuring your long-term health.
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