In the last few years, the trend of consumption of sweeteners has increased a lot. Often people consume sweeteners to balance their calorie count. They give you sweetness just like sugar, but people like them more because of their negligible calories. Using a sweetener indeed has its advantages and disadvantages.
Not only this but how you consume the sweetener is equally important. Many times they bring the wrong sweetener to their home or start taking them in the wrong way. We feel that calories are negligible in it, so there is no harm in consuming it anytime and in any quantity while in fact, it is not so.
So, today in this article, Dietician RituPuri of ESIC Hospital, Central Government Hospital is telling you about some such mistakes, which people do while taking sweetener-
Ignoring the Type of Sweetener
Nowadays many types of sweeteners are available in the market and people bring any kind of sweetener and start using them. But you are not like that. Each sweetener is formulated differently and is therefore suitable for some hot drinks and some for cold beverages. For example, you cannot use the same sweetener in both hot coffee and cold coffee.
Consuming too much sweetener
The calorie count in a sweetener is very low, but this does not mean that you start consuming any amount of sweetener. No matter what kind of sweetener you consume, but in what quantity to take it, be equally careful about it.
You can check the label of the pack for better guidance. It is written about sweetness according to its quantity on the label. If you take too much sweetener, it can have a negative effect on your body.
Introducing a sweetener on your own
When people are health conscious or want to reduce their calorie count, they start consuming any sweetener available in the market. But different types of compounds are mixed in each sweetener. That's why it is very important that before including any sweetener in your diet, you must consult an expert once. A dietician will guide you in a better way so that you do not have to suffer.
Choosing the Wrong Sweetener
Nowadays, synthetic sweeteners are also available in the market, but their disadvantages are very high. Therefore, if you want to take sweetener, then use a natural sweetener like stevia, natural plant-based or fruit-based sweetener etc. They are made naturally and hence they have very less side effects on the body.
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