Excessive consumption of anything is harmful. Wee need to take balanced diet including food grains, serials, vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs,fish tea, coffee, chocolate etc.

Balancing the blood sugar is an important part of regaining energy and health. Excess sugar consumption is one of the major causes for fatigue

excessive consumption of anything is bad to health........anything taken is limit is good for the health....excessive consumption of sugar leads to many health problems....

Diabetes is one of the many health issues that may occur with a diet that provides a regular consumption of large quantities of sugar. Such people find it difficult to metabolize their blood sugar. They need careful monitoring of the sugar in their daily diet. An imbalance in the blood sugar level could cause glaucoma, hypertension, anxiety, elevated triglycerides, and kidney diseases. A diabetic could find performing even day-to-day activities very difficult. Sugar also affects the immune system as it may cause a lower number of white blood cells that are needed to fight disease causing bacteria. This is a chronic condition and hence has to be handled carefully.

Refined white sugar has almost zero nutritional value. For it to be burnt off, vitamins and minerals are used up thus lowering the levels of these essential components. Sugar is also detrimental for optimal absorption of minerals. There are numerous problems associated with reduced vitamins and minerals. This sugar whose chemical composition is almost the same as that of alcohol is also addictive. So when you’re making changes to your diet to cut down on such sugar, you could exhibit withdrawal symptoms such as headaches, flu, and mood swings. It thus makes sense to seek expert guidance when you decide to do away with refined sugar products.

Sugar intake is related to weight gain. Beverages, processed foods and drinks that are high on fructose don’t supply the nutrients required by the body. Instead they could make you overweight. Calorie consumption is known to be proportional to the sugar taken. If you’re leading a sedentary lifestyle, this situation is all the more dangerous; while on the one hand you’re piling up your calories due to excess sugar, you’re not even burning them off. As a result obesity, heart problems, and arthritis are some of the related health issues you may have to deal with. You may have to determine how much sugar you need for the kind of life you lead and work on a diet that provides the approximate quantity.

Cholesterol could be good or bad. Excess sugar causes the levels of bad cholesterol to be high while lowering that of the healthy constituent. The arteries could be blocked. Another complaint is that of tooth decay and gum diseases. Regular brushing of teeth could help, but it’s advisable to keep the sugar intake lower. In some people suffering from an irritable bowel, sugar could only aggravate the condition; the increase in the acid content in the stomach is attributed to the high levels of sugar.

Consuming too much sugar can also cause weakness and fatigue. An increase in the level of Tryptophan causes Serotonin levels to rise more in the body. This causes the individual to binge eat. Sugar highs are almost always followed by sugar lows. Such mood swings are due to the endorphins or the natural tranquilizers being released in large amounts. Some people also suffer from insomnia while others could feel extremely sleepy. To avoid such extreme feelings, foods that are on the lower end of the glycemic index such as beans and lentils are better than polished rice, cakes, and bread.


In pregnant women, sugar level is closely monitored. Preeclampsia is a condition that could have severe effects on both the mother and child. Such women are advised to go on a sugar-free or a low sugar diet. Over an extended period of time, gestational diabetes could lead to diabetes in the mother. Osteoporosis or weakening of the bones is another common condition that’s known to be caused due to high sugar consumption.

Fructose is needed only in small quantities and fruits are a great source of this sugar. Don’t consume sucrose in large amounts. Honey not only supplies sugar but is also high on calories. Hence, you must use it very carefully. While there are sweeteners that are considered to be a boon for those suffering from diabetes, some people are still skeptical about them, especially aspartame, as their consumption could lead to other problems. However, studies have determined that these sweeteners can be used if you’re healthy.

USEFUL HEALTH CARE TIPS:

Check with your physician before making any changes to your diet. Simply because your sweet is sugar-free doesn’t mean that it’s also calorie-free; sugar substitutes should be checked to see if they’re zero calorie. Irrespective of the type and quantity of sugar consumed, you must ensure that only adequate amount of sugar is stored.

Switch to fruits and fresh juices instead of sodas and canned punches. Check for the sugar content when you’re picking food items off the shelf in your supermarket; corn syrup is high on fructose. You must try and get your nutrients from natural sources. For instance, Calcium must be obtained from milk instead of sweetened drinks that could have the mineral as an additive. When you consume such drinks, you’re only compounding the problem of lack of nutrients by eating ‘bad’ sugar. Strike to maintain a balance between the calories consumed and calories burnt. Make exercise a part of your daily routine to stay fit and healthy. While sugar is a great source of energy, you must use it only in limited quantities and sensibly to make the most of it.

Why Is Sugar Bad For Your Health

Sugar has become a staple in our modern diet, but why is sugar bad for your health? Many foods we eat on a regular basis are loaded with sugar. Sometimes you can’t even taste the sugar but it’s still in there. As delicious as sugar-laden foods may taste, the truth is sugar is just bad for your health, especially when you start to overindulge in it.

Sugar is a sticky substance and if left in the bloodstream (instead of being burned as energy) the particles will start to stick to the cells. The result is that if you are consuming a lot of sugar each day, you will get more wrinkles, will experience a lack of mobility in the joints, dry brittle nails and hair and a range of other health problems.

Reduce the amount of sugar you eat and you will soon notice a positive change in the way your skin looks. The reason for this is that refined carbohydrates such as white bread and other white flour products, are high in sugar and will cause an inflammation of the skin. This in turn creates high levels of free radicals which attack the collagen that keeps the skin stay firm. Without enough of this collagen, you will start to notice wrinkles.

Not only are free radicals bad news for your skin they are also deadly for the body, which is another reason why sugar is bad for your health. Free radicals can cause a lot of damage in healthy cells and lead to many illnesses of the body.

Sugary foods can also compromise your immune system. Research has shown that white blood cells are less efficient at fighting illness when exposed to sugar. A diet high in sugar will also raise your insulin levels quickly which can lead to many other health problems. You’ll also lack energy as a result of these sugar spikes and the drop in blood sugar that follows.

It’s no secret that obesity and weight-related illnesses are on the rise in many countries and this is directly attributed to our diets and lifestyle. Our bodies simply aren’t able to cope with such high sugar levels and this is why illnesses like diabetes are at an all time high. Cutting the excess sugar out of your diet is one of the best things you can do for your body.

It’s not easy especially the first few weeks when you will still experience some sort of craving for sugar, but you can try to substitute with fresh fruit which has a natural form of sugar and eventually your cravings will pass and you’ll start to feel and look great.

That is true sugar taken excess can ruin many things..thanks for sharing some useful information Abhishek and Neetu.. :)

HOW SUGAR HARMS:

The complex carbohydrates found in vegetables, grains, and fruits are good for you; the simple sugars found in sodas, candies, icings, and packaged treats can do harm, at least when eaten in excess. It's as simple as that. Here's why:

Excess sugar depresses immunity. Studies have shown that downing 75 to 100 grams of a sugar solution (about 20 teaspoons of sugar, or the amount that is contained in two average 12-ounce sodas) can suppress the body's immune responses. Simple sugars, including glucose, table sugar, fructose, and honey caused a fifty- percent drop in the ability of white blood cells to engulf bacteria. In contrast, ingesting a complex carbohydrate solution (starch) did not lower the ability of these white blood cells to engulf bacteria. The immune suppression was most noticeable two hours post-ingestion, but the effect was still evident five hours after ingestion. This research has practical implications, especially for teens and college students who tend to overdose on sodas containing caffeine and sugar while studying for exams or during periods of stress. Stress also suppresses immunity, so these sugar-users are setting themselves up to get sick at a time when they need to be well.

An overdose of sugar. Eating or drinking 100 grams (8 tbsp.) of sugar, the equivalent of two- and-a-half 12-ounce cans of soda, can reduce the ability of white blood cells to kill germs by 40 percent. The immune-suppressing effect of sugar starts less than thirty minutes after ingestion and may last for five hours. In contrast, the ingestion of complex carbohydrates, or starches, has no effect on the immune system.

Sugar sours behavior, attention, and learning. Studies of the effects of sugar on children's behavior are as wildly contradictory as a sugar-crazed four-year-old after a birthday party, but the general consensus is that some children and adults are sugar-sensitive, meaning their behavior, attention span, and learning ability deteriorate in proportion to the amount of junk sugar they consume.

Sugar promotes sugar highs. Some persons are more sugar sensitive than others, and children may be more sensitive than adults A study comparing the sugar response in children and adults showed that the adrenaline levels in children remained ten times higher than normal for up to five hours after a test dose of sugar. Studies have also shown that some children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) react to glucose intolerance tests with a dip to low blood sugar levels. High adrenaline levels or low blood sugar levels produce abnormal behavior.

9 WAYS TO CURB YOUR SUGAR CRAVINGS

The good news about the link between body chemistry and cravings is that there are other ways to stimulate the release of your well-being hormones and to keep them at steady levels. Here are some suggestions:

1. Exercise regularly. One of the healthiest ways to experience better living through better brain chemistry is to exercise vigorously, an average of 20 minutes a day.

2. Graze on good foods. Instead of bingeing on three high-carbohydrate meals a day and snacking on junk sugar foods in between, eat smaller, more frequent meals. Concentrate on eating complex carbohydrates throughout the day. Keeping your stomach satisfied, but not too full, reduces cravings. When you overeat, the feeling of fullness is usually followed by a feeling of emptiness 4 to 6 hours later, just in time for another round of overindulgence. If you're just a little bit full (i.e., satisfied) throughout the day, you're less likely to crave a sugar jolt. The key to weight control is to graze on foods that keep you full and aren't fattening.

NUTRITIP
No Sweet Rewards
How many parents, desperate to get some broccoli into their preschooler, promise candy for dessert if the vegetables get eaten? This is an unwise nutritional bargain. It teaches children to dislike their veggies and value their sweet treats. Besides, when your child gets older, there will be no one standing over her to encourage her to eat the good food first.

3. Drink, drink, drink. Not alcohol, but water. Your stomach doesn't have to be full of food to suppress cravings. Water will do the trick. Drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water throughout the day will trick your body into thinking it is satisfied. Carry around a bottle of water to sip. Herbal teas are also good.

4. Eat a healthy breakfast. Give your brain the best start by beginning each day with a balanced breakfast of complex carbohydrates and proteins, the biochemical partners that not only enhance learning and behavior for school and work, but also stimulate the brain's neurotransmitters to contribute to a feeling of lasting well-being. People who start the day with a healthy breakfast are less likely to experience a blood sugar dip and carbo craving later in the morning. People who skip breakfast are more likely to overeat the rest of the day.

5. Cut back on caffeine. Caffeine can trigger a drop in blood sugar. That morning doughnut with coffee can leave you desperate for another doughnut an hour later. Substitute fruit juice or herbal tea for the coffee,

If your sweet tooth still craves sweets, switch from junk sugars to fruit sugars, preferably in the form of whole fruit, such as an apple or orange. Fructose sugars do not cause the blood levels of sugar and insulin to bounce around, and the fiber in the fruit will satisfy your stomach.

6. Develop a tart tooth. Instead of a sweet tooth, develop a tart tooth. As you explore new ways of eating, you will notice a difference in sweetness between traditional American desserts and those from other cultures. For example, if you're baking an apple pie, some apples are sweeter than others, requiring varying amounts of sweeteners.

7. Develop a sweeter gut feeling. Change your sweet tooth to a tart tooth and your intestines will thank you. After a few months of less added sugar in your diet, your intestines, your body, and your mood get used to the more comfortable after-meal feeling of complex carbohydrates. Eventually, you will shun frostings, candy bars, and sugar- sweetened cereals and will be put off by how you feel if you eat a packaged sweet treat, especially one that is in the junk food category. Once your tongue gets used to a tarter taste, you're well on your way to enjoying a healthier relationship with the sugars in your life.

8. Try non-food subs. The best way to break any habit, including a food craving, is to substitute an alternative pleasure. Write down what conditions trigger your cravings, such as boredom, loneliness, anxiety, depression, and develop other ways to perk yourself up. Try exercise, a hobby, music, or just close your eyes for a few minutes and visualize something that relaxes you before going back to your every day tasks.

9. Compromise a bit. It's okay to give into your cravings occasionally. Your body is forgiving - within limits. If you continually resent giving up a food, you will eventually give in and eat it. You don't have to have a perfect diet. If you believe you can't live without ice cream, you can't. Just cut down on how often and how much you eat and try some alternatives, such as lower fat ice cream or frozen yogurt. Eventually, as your body becomes wiser, you will crave what's good for you and the high-fat premium ice cream will seem far too rich.

Food cravings, like other habits, don't change overnight. It may take several weeks before these crave-curbing techniques feel natural and satisfying. Choose the ones that you think will work for you and try others as needed.