Sugar isn’t bad! All the cells in your body use sugar as an energy source. You need it to live. When you eat your everyday foods, such as rice, bread, pasta, and vegetables, your digestive system will break down these complex carbohydrates into simple sugars, which every single cell in your body requires as a source of energy. However, empty calories can cause your body harm. Empty calories are calories that give you only energy with no nutritional benefit. For example, a can of soda contains empty calories, as soda gives you many calories, but no nutritional benefit. Excessive calories can lead to weight gain, which can lead to increased cancer risk over time.
糖并不是坏东西！我们体内的所有细胞都使用糖作为一种能量来源。我们需要糖来维持生命！当我们吃下日常饮食，如：米饭、面包、面食或蔬菜，我们的消化系统会将这些复杂的碳水化合物分解成单糖，我们体内的每一个细胞都需要它作为能量来源。 然而，「空热量」食物就会对我们的身体造成伤害。空热量也是热量，却只会带给我们没有营养帮助的能量。例如：一罐汽水里就含有空热量，因为汽水只会带给我们很多热量，却没有营养价值。过多的热量会导致体重增加，随着时间的过去，就会增加罹患癌症的风险。
What is GI Index and why should we eat low GI food?
The glycaemic index (GI) shows the relationship between carbohydrates and how slow/fast it raises the blood sugar levels in our body. This is an important factor as carbohydrates are the main source of energy in our body.
High GI foods are those with 70 and above, which typically includes most processed foods, which are easily broken down and spike up blood sugar levels easily. Low GI foods are those with 50 or below, which includes certain categories such as vegetables, fruits, legumes and dairy, which is broken down slowly and raise blood glucose levels using a longer period of time.
The benefits of consuming low GI foods include:
1. Controls weight – slower rise in blood sugar levels and a higher consumption of fiber
2. Improve overall health and reduce the risks for certain illnesses such as cancer, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes
3. Improve moods – to get the slow release of glucose, keeping the blood sugar levels low, and slow rise in serotonin (neurotransmitter which controls our moods)
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