Should you avoid sugar to reduce your cancer risk? It’s a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no, and the idea that sugar feeds cancer is somewhat misunderstood.
Pictured: Woman using lancet on finger for checking blood sugar level by glucose meter.
CLEVELAND, OH (CLEVELAND CLINIC) - Cleveland Clinic researchers have been studying the effects of the sugar substitute “erythritol” on the body. And what they previously found is that it could put a person at risk for cardiovascular events, like a heart attack or stroke. Since then, they’ve conducted another study to confirm those findings.
If you are watching your sugar intake, make sure you know what other ways that process foods can sneak sugar into food.
Doctors say loneliness can be a precursor for depression, so getting the chance to socialize with others can help improve a person's mood. It can also be beneficial to their cognition and physical health. He says it's okay to be sedentary once in a while, but if it's happening consistently it can have negative effects. For example, it can impact your blood pressure, cholesterol, and sugar levels.