Sugar in Advent: How to enjoy sweet temptations healthy!

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Advent, Christmas and Mardi Gras: Cut sweets, but too much sugar can have health consequences. You can find tips for a healthy handling of sweets in our article.
Advent, Christmas and Mardi Gras: Cut sweets, but too much sugar can have health consequences. You can find tips for a healthy handling of sweets in our article. (Symbolbild/DNAT)

When the Advent season breaks and the Christmas holidays are at the door, the sweet temptations are hard to resist. Bookseles, chocolate and juicy donuts are in full swing. But be careful: too much sugar can cause serious health problems. It is important to find a healthy level.

A integral part of the holidays is the temptation by sweets. From self-baked pastries to delicious cakes, friends and family often bring us real sugar shock moments. "The dangers of sugar consumption should not be underestimated," explains Angelika Reitböck, general practitioner from Klaus. It indicates that too much sugar is associated with a variety of health problems, including diabetes, heart diseases and even cancer. Instead of completely foregoing sweets, she recommends keeping the sugar intake under control.

sugar recommendations and sources

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises to consume a maximum of 50 grams of sugar a day, whereby even 25 grams are considered to be desired. But the average sugar consumption in Austria is significantly higher. A donut alone can already contain around 20 grams of sugar, while cookies and chocolate bars can deliver 17 grams per serving. Even many supposedly healthy products, such as fruit yoghurts or muesli, are often very sugared.

A widespread misconception is that fructose is automatically healthier than normal household sugar. "It's not true," says Reitböck. "Fruit sugar has the same effect on the body and can also lead to health problems." Even with unprocessed foods, we can already absorb enough sugar, so that additional sugar intake via sweets is usually superfluous.

healthy sugar enjoyment

To deal with sugar healthy, Reitböck suggests repeatedly sugar -free days and to enjoy sweets in combination with main meals if possible. "If you eat a piece of sweets after eating, it helps with the processing by the insulin, which is released," she explains. This is how you minimize the risk that the sugar supplied is stored as fat.

Ultimately, conscious handling is crucial. It is not about demonizing the sweets completely, but rather about a balanced level. "It is important to consume sugar in connection with fiber -rich foods," continues the doctor. This not only helps with the regulation of blood sugar levels, but also ensures that sugar intake takes place more slowly and is therefore less dangerous.

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