Sugar - one word, and a dessert. We will understand it is bad sugar, and maybe vice versa - we need it for health? Details on.
Around the sugar is much debate.
Its Use and Abuse of reason all the doctors.
What is so useful and harmful sugar and how to find the right balance?
You need to eat sugar or not, he has the benefit or harm - decide to scientists around the world.
Sugar in translation from the Indian means "sweet".
So in the home called sucrose.
It is considered the birthplace of India. It is difficult to imagine without the power of this product. Made from sugar beet and cane.
In Austria there is such aphorism: "Give up sweets for 14 days and lost 2 weeks of a full life."
So what's the secret of this product?
Benefit
Sugar is a source of energy. it is the human body needs.
With a lack of sugar may occur headache, dizziness. In addition, it decreases our efficiency.
You've probably noticed that lift your mood can sometimes sweet, a piece of chocolate or a cake.
And all because the pancreas begins to produce insulin, which secretes serotonin, a hormone called happiness.
Yes, sugar is a useful substance, it is scientifically proven. Glucose is able to maintain the barrier function of the liver from toxic substances.
It is administered intravenously for poisoning and certain diseases of the liver.
But, of course, it can not be abused sugar. In addition, it is possible to spoil the figure, there are a number of other reasons.
Harm
If you eat sugar in large quantities, there may be an allergy, atherosclerosis, hypertension or obesity.
Excess sugar in the body disrupts the immune system.
If you do not want to have a heart attack or diabetes, reduce the amount of sugar. In case of excessive consumption of sweet can increase insulin levels in the blood.
Sugary foods can destroy tooth enamel and cause caries.
How to avoid the negative consequences?
Sugar is a supplier of energy and makes us happier. In order to preserve the health and figure, you must comply with the measure.
Move more and exercise.
After sweet, good care of the oral cavity (to prevent tooth decay).
Remember that sugar is useful in moderation!
Norma sugar per day
Norm per day per person from 40 to 60 grams.
It is necessary to take into account the fact that the sugar enters the body not only in its pure form, but also with other products that you can use during the day.
Where sugar can be contained?
In addition to the bakery, confectionery and drinks containing sugar in sparkling wines, beer, canned vegetables, fruit juices, liqueurs and tinctures.
Preserving of meat also can not do without sugar.
Do not forget that it is present in fruits and vegetables.
What better sugar - white or brown?
Recently, nutritionists brown cane sugar began to recommend all over the world.
It is also called the "coffee" or "tea". This sugar crystals with a pleasant natural aroma and color.
They are covered with cane molasses. It is produced by a special technology, by boiling syrup.
It is not surprising that such a preference for sugar, as is now fashionable to eat unrefined foods.
Unlike white cane and beet analog, are stored in brown sugar substances such as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus or even proteins.
However, the same nutritionists warn that in the raw sugar may be undesirable impurities.
Also this product has the most calories. Therefore, even with this sugar to lose weight is unlikely to succeed.
Types of brown sugar. Where it is better to apply
- Demerara - golden brown sugar with large crystals. It is recommended to eat with coffee or tea. and is not suitable for baking dough.
- Muskovado light - has a creamy taste and subtle caramel flavor. Sugar wet, used for the preparation of fudge, toffee, gentle desserts, creams and sauces.
- Muskovado dark - different dark brown color and aroma of molasses. Its good to use in the dark baking, where you want treacle: Spicy muffins, gingerbread, gingerbread. Also, it's great for glazing meats, pickles and spicy sauces.
- Kassonad - fine brown sugar, on the surface it's a cross between light and dark muskovado. It is characterized by the fact that in the course of storage is less stick together.
- Black Barbadian sugar (molasses sugar) - a thin wet sugar black and brown, with a high content of a sticky consistency and molasses. It is used the same way as muskovado dark.
- Turbinado - is loose, partially refined sugar. It has large crystals, color may vary from light to golden brown color. Much of the molasses is removed in the manufacturing process. Mainly used for this type of tea and coffee.
White sugar - spice
White sugar is used not only as a sweetener. It is considered more beautiful and spice.
In old cookbooks there are many different recipes, where it was used in the soup and salads.
And in France at the beginning of the XVII century loved to cook trout in wine with nutmeg, herbs. All this is sprinkled with sugar before serving.
The secret to its widespread use as a spice, is that it not only softens the taste of food, but also fights off specific smells of fish and pork fat.
In Scandinavia, the sugar is added to the pickled herring and even liver pate.
Sugar, a preservative
At preservation of cucumbers tomatoes and squash, be sure to use sugar.
It is perfectly soluble and is a universal means for storing fruits and vegetables.
Without it, many would have not tried the jam, jam, jelly and marmalade.
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