Because in Mexico we have a great fondness for sugary foods, which represents an excessive consumption of sugar that over time leads to diseases such as obesity, diabetes and cavities; “it is necessary to change our habits with simple options that we can all have within our reach and carry out”, commented the nutritionist of Splenda, Erika Rius Schmidt during the launch of the campaign Happy todayhealthy tomorrow.
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Nutritionist Erika Rius highlighted the importance of changing habits to avoid illness. Special
“The issue of excess sugar consumption is super serious, so it is an issue that we must deal with. About 64% of the population consume excess sugar. The World Health Organization calls for reducing consumption of free sugars to less than 10% of total daily calories (in a 2,000-calorie diet) and notes that a reduction to less than 5% would provide additional health benefits. commented the specialist.
In addition, the specialist explained that sugar consumption is not limited to the spoonfuls of sugar (5 to 10 in adults on a 2,000-calorie diet and 3 to 6 in children on a 1,200-calorie diet) that we regularly add to coffee. or tea, but also comes from “foods that contain sugar such as chocolate, bread or cookies and that They are added to the daily intake, without us noticing it, but over time they come to light in the diseases that arise”.
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For that reason, Mildret MorenoBrand Manager de Splenda agreed on the importance of changing eating habits and assured that the brand it represents has brought its philosophy to the campaign Happy today, healthy tomorrow; encouraging the public to make substitutions in their sugar intake, ensuring that they can enjoy a lifestyle with less sugar, but just as delicious; although he stressed that it is a very particular decision.
“Modifying your lifestyle is unique because it is an individual feeling to know that you are making smart substitutions and that you are making the best decisions for your health, from when you substitute sugar for a packet of Splenda in your coffee, in your dressing to enjoy a salad in the afternoon or in your oatmeal pancakes for dinner, you can continue enjoying a sweet moment today, but tomorrow it helps you control sugar levels”, and therefore, you are preventing various diseases, the executive pointed out.
And he added: “This year we will help all Mexican families to have happier and healthier lives by making it easier to reduce sugar consumption. We are the safe alternative (with all varieties and options of sweeteners) and with the best flavor on the market to replace sugar in preparations, we want to motivate you to enjoy a sweet moment, but reduce the consumption of sugar that until today plays a very important role in preventing chronic diseases such as overweight, obesity, diabetes and tooth decay”.
He also highlighted the importance of combining these decisions with the practice of regular physical activity and a balanced diet, in order to have a healthier life.