Oh SUGAR! We all have a part to play.
#SugarAwarenessWeekΒ
Sugar Awareness Week was originally due this week,Β 18th-24th January 2021,Β but has been delayed to May 2021. I personally think that EVERY MONTH is a good month to spread awareness about sugar and share tips to cut down on sugars. π
Our NHS says most adults and children in the UK eat too much “free sugars”. I believe we all have a responsibility to reduce our intake for the sake of our nationβs health! Let me explain whyβ¦
The High Cost of High Sugar Consumption
π₯Β Β HIGH sugar intake isΒ associated with an increased risk of OBESITY, amongst other health conditions.
π₯Β Β Obesity can contribute to an increased RISK of INFECTIONS.
π₯Β Β Sugar also HINDERS the ability of WHITE BLOOD CELLS to destroy PATHOGENS and INFECTIONS.
For a better chance of overcoming this pandemic we all need to have strong immune systems that can fight off infections.
So let US all make a conscious effort to keep our FREE SUGAR INTAKE LOW.
Tips to Cut Down on Sugars
Free Sugars include sugars that are ADDED to food or drinks + sugars that are naturally present in certain foods (see below).
π¨ REDUCE THESE FOODS NOW: β biscuits, β white/milk chocolate β flavoured yoghurts β breakfast cereals β fizzy drinks.
β οΈΒ Β BE CONSIDERATE IN NOT HAVING TOO MUCH: β¬οΈ honey, β¬οΈ syrups (such as maple, agave and golden), β¬οΈ nectars β¬οΈ fruit juices
β Β Β CONSIDER HEALTHIER OPTIONS: πͺπΎ diluting no-added-sugar juice with sparkling mineral water πͺπΎ #NationalPopcornDay2021 (19th Jan) make your own and add cinnamonπͺπΎ low sugar fruits for snacks: strawberries, kiwis, oranges πͺπΎ Cut down on table sugar and opt for cinnamon or stevia instead.
I repeat: for a better chance of overcoming this pandemic we all need to have strong immune systems that can fight off infections.
So let US all make a conscious effort to keep our FREE SUGAR INTAKE LOW.
Strong immune systems for the win!
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