Doctor warned about consequences of completely eliminating sugar

Gastroenterologist Megan Rossi believes that completely giving up sugar not only won't benefit you, but may seriously harm your health.

As reported by BAKU.WS, she spoke about this in a conversation with Daily Mirror.

According to Rossi, it's extremely difficult to completely eliminate sugar because it and its analogues are present in many products - from fruits and vegetables to fermented dairy products. "Completely excluding such products is dangerous because it can lead to vitamin deficiency, lack of antioxidants, metabolic disorders, and deterioration of psycho-emotional state," the specialist emphasized.

The doctor noted that sugar in desserts and sweets is just as potentially dangerous as sugar from natural sources. In small quantities, it is harmless, but excess contributes to the development of obesity and related diseases. Based on this, Rossi recommends not completely excluding sugar and allowing yourself any sweet products, but practicing moderation. To understand your norm, she suggests answering three questions: "Do I crave sweets?", "Is this craving getting stronger?", "Are sweets replacing full meals?" If the answers are positive, the doctor advises reducing daily sweet consumption.