Weight loss through limiting fructose intake
Editor’s Comment: This website, Normal Blood Sugar Levels and Diabetes, is usually limited to posting information about diabetes, however, the following article has been contributed by a “Guest Poster” and since it deals with ”sweets” — much loved by most diabetics, and weight loss, also of major concern to many with diabetes, I believe it to be of sufficient general interest to post here on this website and do so now with thanks.
There are different and various ways on how to lose weight that you can apply. Today we will focus on one of the most basic and also neglected remedy, which is limiting sweets. Here is some more information about it.
About sweets
Sweets contain a high amount of refined sugar and a lot more additives. This does not only happen in sweets, it may also be found in common pastries and some other desserts. Sweets are one of the favorite parts of our meals or at times we just take them easily as snacks. There is nothing wrong with eating sweets, but taking too much may get you in trouble of gaining weight.
About fructose
Fructose is one of the common components of sweets and other tasty desserts. This has caused some major increase in your weight. Studies have shown that this added sweetener in food products is metabolized differently than other sugars. It actually goes directly to the liver and is converted to triglycerides. When you hear triglycerides it basically means fat. The worst part is that it goes directly to the blood stream after such conversion. This puts a person at risk for diabetes, heart conditions and more weight gain.
Fructose affecting digestive hormones
One factor that should mark as a final warning of taking fructose is the effect on digestive hormones. Leptin one of the digestive hormones that control overeating and weight gain is decreased by fructose, due to its interactions. This causes more weight gain for you and other issues your eating pattern.
Controlling fructose intake
To control fructose intake, you will have to note down your intake of sweets. You will also need to check nutrition labels regarding the fructose content. High-fructose corn syrups are very common. You should minimize your use of such sweetener. You may also want to make healthy preparations of food items without such sweetener, that if you are used to having it. Healthy alternatives for your sweet are your fruit salad.
If you are brave enough to say the phrase, “I want to lose weight fast”, then you should be able to control your fructose intakes. Good luck!
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