10 Signs You Are Eating Too Much Sugar

5. Heart Problems

Heart problems is a very broad term that can apply to a variety of cardiovascular issues. Conditions like angina, which is pain or discomfort that occurs when the heart doesn’t receive enough blood and oxygen; heart attack, which is a sudden and complete blockage of one of the arteries that supply blood to the heart; and coronary heart disease, whereby the arteries become narrower, causing a reduction of blood flow.

Treatment plans for heart conditions vary depending on the cause, but generally, the goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms and reduce risk factors that can lead to severe complications. Lifestyle changes are hugely important when treating heart conditions, and if these changes are implemented early enough it can often be enough to treat the condition with great success.

Smoking, obesity, eating an unhealthy diet, consuming too much alcohol and not getting enough exercise are, of course, the most important common habits and lifestyle changes to make if you’re at risk of heart problems. The consumption of added sugars can raise blood pressure and stimulates the liver, causing it to eject harmful fats into the bloodstream, both of which contribute to the risk of heart disease.

To avoid the risk of heart problems entirely, it’s important to undertake a healthy lifestyle, a key part of which is culling the added sugars in your diet. The trick is to know where they’re hiding because they can also be found in foods labeled as ‘low-fat’, ‘healthy’ and even ‘organic’. Become familiar with deciphering the nutritional labels on food, and take note of the sugars, preservatives and additives found within.