How much "sugar" is in "sweet" drinks to not be at risk? "Diabetes-Obesity"
When life is addicted to sweetness, weight loss, sagging belly, big legs, and diseases such as obesity, diabetes and others, it gradually follows, but when we fall in love with a delicious drink until it may be called not. She wasn't Lack of you How do we choose a drink that does not harm the body in the future?
Why do we have to "reduce sweetness" in drinks?
Dr. Phanphimon Wipusakorn, Director-General of the Department of Health stated that on average each day Thais drink an average of 3 glasses or 519.3 ml of sugar-sweetened beverages, men drink more than women. It was found that among the children aged 6-14 years was the group that drank sugar-containing beverages on average per week the most.
In addition, sugar-infused beverages sold in Thailand Found to have very high sugar content, average 9-19 g / 100 ml While the optimal amount should not contain more than 6 grams of sugar per 100 milliliters because it increases the risk of obesity. And long-term chronic contagious diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular and dental caries, etc.
Eat vegetables to reduce the risk of tooth decay.
Dr. Piyada Prasertsom, Director of the Office of Dental Public Health, said that sugar is a good source of bacteria for producing acids that destroy the teeth surface until it spreads without changing the behavior by focusing on vegetables or Fruits with cellulose fibers Because it has health benefits Which chewing fibers will stimulate more saliva. Can be diluted to acidic conditions as well. Including protein foods such as beans, milk, high calcium and phosphate.
How to "reduce sweetness" in drinks
- Order a drink to be complimented with "Little Sweet" every time.
- Cut down on drinks with pearls (such as pearl milk tea), soft drinks, smoothies, syrup drinks, sweetened condensed milk, sugar in other forms by consuming no more than 1-2 glasses per week.
- Choose lightened beverages such as espresso (black coffee), clear tea (no milk, no added sugar) instead of other beverages with a lot of ingredients.
- No additional toppings such as chocolate sauce, caramel, granulated sugar, ice cream, etc.
- Always order the smallest glass
In addition, do not accidentally order snacks. Or another snack to eat together with a drink And may add rules to yourself that If you order a drink on that day, you need to exercise an additional 30 minutes, etc.
However, water is still the best beverage. Refreshing as well as sugar-sweetened beverages If you want a little more flavorful water You can slice the fruit you like into pieces and put them into the glass. Or a cold water bottle, sipping drinking during the day as well.
