While following a healthier lifestyle is all about balance, eating excessive amounts of sugar can cause complications.
Speaking to Express.co.uk, Alex Ruani, a Doctoral Researcher in nutrition science education At University College London and Chief Science Educator at The Health Sciences Academy explained: “Eating too much sugar may mean taking in an excessive amount of calories, far more than we need, and this can lead to putting on weight.
“But besides this, there are other reasons why excess sugar may be fattening.
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“Sugary foods and drinks tend to be less filling. Not only because they may be lower in fibre and protein, both of which promote feelings of fullness, but research also shows that high sugar intake may make us hungrier.”
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Source: Daily Express | Diet
