16/09/2025
WHY SUGAR IS BAD
Here is a POEM tittled
SUGAR :
My name,
My name,
My name is
Sugar.
I causes blood glucose to spike and then plummet.
This leads to:
+ Mood swings.
+ Fatigue.
+ Headaches
+ Cravings for more sugar which leads to a cycle of addiction.
I (Sugar) increases the risk of:
+ Obesity
+ Diabetes
+ Heart diseases.
Large-scale studies have also shown connections between my diets (sugar diets) and many different forms of cancer like throat and liver cancers.
I (sugar) Sugar interferes with immune functions.
I do this by suppressing immune response leading to bacterial, viral and yeast infections eg candidiasis in the va**na which you know as fungal infection.
Apart from spiking Insulin hormone, when I come in Processed , taking me often results in chromium deficiency.
Chromium's main function is to help regulate blood sugar.
This will predispose you to Diabetes mellitus Type 2 and if you are diabetic, you wont heal.
I (sugar) accelerates ageing by contributing to the loss of elasticity found in ageing body tissues, from your skin to your organs and blood vessels.
The more I circulating in your blood, the faster this damage takes hold.
I also causes gum disease which can lead to heart diseases eg infective endocarditis.
Studies show that chronic infections, such as those that result from teeth and gum problems play a role in the development of heart diseases.
You wanna know more about me?
Well , I can also affects behaviour and cognition in children.
I can also delays their developmental milestones.
Did you know developed countries have passed legislation to restrict my intake in children especially candies and energy drinks?
When you take me, ndapena (I become mad).
Sugar takes the place of important nutrients.
People who consume me have the lowest intakes of essential nutrients like
- Vitamin A.
- Vitamin C.
- Folate.
- Vitamin B-12.
- Calcium, Phosphorous, Magnesium and Iron.
I causes tooth decay and bad breath.
When I sit on your teeth, I creates decay more efficiently than any other food substance.
My name is sugar 😉
Enjoy your day my sweet friend.