"There is always place for dessert". It’s no secret that everyone loves dessert, owing to its attractive look and sweet taste. Dessert can usually relieve full feeling after main course. However, overconsumption of sweet treats can negatively affect your health.
Excessive consumption of sweet treats can increase blood sugar level and the risk of diabetes. High blood sugar level can cause hunger and prompt the desire to eat again. To prevent that there are a number of things you can do after over-consuming sugar:
- Consuming foods rich in protein and fibre such as peanut butter, eggs, broccoli, and spinach can help stabilise your blood sugar level. Foods rich in protein and fibre can slow down the digestive process which prevents the blood sugar from spiking.
- Consuming probiotic foods such as yoghurt or kombucha tea can help eliminate harmful bacteria in your digestive system. According to a research by Oregon State University, harmful bacteria in the digestive system very much depends on the body’s blood sugar level and affect your cognitive system.
- Exercise such as stretching, yoga, or walking can control your appetite. Most people choose to eat sweet treats under stress, and thus exercise can help reduce your stress level. Exercise can also help burn calories and reduce your appetite for sweet treats.
Text by Anggie Triana
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Source(s):
- What to Do After You’ve Eaten Too Much Sugar (2017). https://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/what-to-do-after-eating-too-much-sugar?cid=2017020&XID=time-health-hub, August 06, 2018.
- Setelah Kebanyakan Konsumsi Gula, Segera Lakukan Ini Agar Kesehatan Terjaga (2017). https://www.vemale.com/kesehatan/109954-setelah-kebanyakan-konsumsi-gula-segera-lakukan-ini-agar-kesehatan-terjaga.html, August 06, 2018.
- 5 Ways to Fight a Sugar Binger (2017). https://www.health.com/fitness/5-ways-to-fight-a-sugar-binge, August 06, 2018.