According to a research study, increase in fructose intake will increase blood pressure. These added sugars will increase your risk of acquiring blood pressure by 50%. This research study conducted by University of Colorado Denver Health Sciences Center and was published in the Journal of American Society of Nephrology.
Increase in consumption of sugar is the major causative factor for diabetes. If you take more than 74 grams of fructose, you are more prone to hypertension which is responsible for heart and kidney diseases.
In South India, normal diet alone will have enough sugar content. When you take high sugar content foods like, cool drinks and junk food, your daily sugar intake even can reach 150 grams per day. So, you are almost 100% at risk of getting high blood pressure.
India has the highest population of diabetics. In USA, more than 2 crore people are suffering from silent deadly diseases. Change in eating habits, sedentary lifestyle and lack of awareness are major reasons for increase in diabetic cases. Obesity is the most underestimated dangerous epidemic which responsible for many diseases like diabetes.
After 30 years, it is better for adult to undergo annual medical checkups. Such tests help you to spot pre-diabetes and you can escape from diabetes by changing dietary habits with regular exercise.
Precautions:
1. Always monitor your weight and keep a chart of height-weight.
2. Stay away from junk food.
3. 30 minutes of daily walk.
