What type of sugar is harmful to health?

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Sugar is the smallest unit of carbohydrates. Usually found in carbohydrate- containing foods. Such as vegetables, fruits, whole grains and dairy products. Which contain other nutrients that are important to your body. Whether it’s minerals, vitamins, proteins, dietary fibers or antioxidants. The consumption of naturally occurring in unprocessed foods usually does not adversely affect the body.

However many manufacturers nowadays tend to add to food, beverages or desserts to add sweetness to the taste of consumers. The sugar used in cooking is generally sucrose or granulated. In Thailand, this type of sugar can be produced by processing cane. Which if ingested in large quantities can cause harm to health UFABET 

The amount of sugar you should consume per day.

Excess is one of the leading causes of chronic non-communicable diseases. Such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Cardiovascular disease, etc. The World Health Organization (WHO) therefore recommends that adults and children consume no more than 6 teaspoons or 24 grams/day.

However, some people consume sugar that exceeds the World Health Department’s standards. which may consume up to 20 teaspoons/day. Working-age people are the main groups who consume large amounts. Because it has the potential to spend on your own. And the current work style is also conducive to eating and drinking sugar-added foods. Which beverages and fruit juices have added sugar such as soft drinks, sugary drinks, coffee or bubble tea. It is considered the top source by the amount consumed by the beverage industry. It is the highest among sugars that are consumed indirectly.