Did you know that, on average, a person living in Singapore consumes approximately twelve teaspoons (58g) of sugar daily, double the healthy intake amount suggested by the World Health Organisation? Diabetes is not only a growing concern in the larger Asian region, but it is also a threat to the people living in Singapore, specifically. The number of Singapore residents with diabetes is projected to reach one million by 2050.
Although Singapore is the eighth healthiest country in the world, it still consumes sugar at an alarmingly high rate, and the government has taken steps further to reduce sugar consumption on the island.
The latest measures include a strict requirement for food and beverage outlets in the country to include detailed and transparent nutrition labels on their menu. This means they must explicitly mention foods with high sugar and saturated fat content.
In recent years, people in Singapore have been making more conscious decisions, whether related to their eating habits or furniture choices. The need to benefit the body and the environment has made a home in the mind of Singapore’s population.
A local venture-backed, award-winning Singapore-based sugar and carbs reduction food tech company Alchemy Food Tech has developed a groundbreaking sugar reduction solution that is also used in Subway’s most loved cookie island-wide. The new cookie is now being called ‘Chocolate Chip Siew Dai” Siew Dai means less sugar. Alchemy is invested in producing food alternatives for sugar and carbs to further healthy choices and to reduce diseases caused by increased intake.
What Are The Benefits of Reduced Sugar Intake?
Besides reducing the risk of certain diseases caused by high sugar intake, there are some more benefits of reducing sugar intake.
It’s a no-brainer that high sugar intake is associated with obesity and speedy weight gain. A diet high in sugar is also linked to more belly fat than usual. This visceral fat wrapped around your belly is linked to chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.
Excess sugar is bad for your oral health. Specifically, if you have bad teeth brushing habits, The bacteria can accumulate on your teeth and cause no fun cavities. Cavities aren’t even the worst of it; you can get infected gums which can cause gum disease.
If you want good teeth, you must reduce your sugar intake to less than 10% of your total calories.
Excessive sugar intake can lead to non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD). The liver is supposed to process fructose - a type of sugar. Excessive sugar can become fat, which is disease-causing and dangerous for your health.
Changes in insulin levels due to excessive sugar intake can cause changes in your hormones that can lead to acne. Sugar can react with other carb-rich foods and reduce collagen in your skin, making it age faster. So when you reduce sugar intake, you do your skin a favour.
We’ll conclude by mentioning that there is no reason to continue excessive sugar intake because it's bad for every aspect of your health. Brands such as Alchemy Food Tech are doing their part to promote less sugar intake in the island.
For more information on Alchemy Foodtech, visit www.alchemyfoodtech.com.
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