Ahn So-hee, says she can never give up 'this food'... but does it accelerate aging?
Women can't resist sweet temptations, can they?
Me tooㅠ Dalcomi temptationㅋ
On the 27th, a video titled "Winter Snack ASMR | Bungeoppang, Chrysanthemum Bread, Hotteok, Freeze-Dried Fruits, Pumpkin Sweet Potato, Fish Cake" was uploaded to the YouTube channel 'An Sohee'. In the video, An Sohee showed herself eating winter snacks. During this, a Q&A session was held, and when asked "Lifelong inability to eat sweets vs lifelong inability to drink alcohol," An Sohee chose "Lifelong inability to drink alcohol." He said, "I absolutely cannot give up sweets," and asked, "I don't think about alcohol that often, but why do I keep thinking about sweets?" Are sweet foods okay to eat frequently?
Excessive sugar intake is a major cause of aging. When sugar enters the body, vitamins, minerals, and calcium are heavily used to digest and excrete it, which leads to the production of a large amount of reactive oxygen species. Additionally, consuming foods high in simple sugars causes blood sugar levels to rise rapidly, prompting the secretion of large amounts of insulin. If insulin is secreted properly and can perform its functions, there is little problem, but in the long term, eating a lot of sugary foods can lead to obesity and induce insulin resistance, increasing the risk of developing diabetes. Especially for patients with diabetes, consuming sugary foods can cause blood sugar control issues due to insulin secretion disorders or insulin resistance, potentially leading to hyperglycemia.
Moreover, the habit of eating only desserts also increases the risk of overeating. When consuming sweet foods, neurotransmitters such as beta-endorphins and dopamine, which enhance mood, are released. The brain remembers the pleasure experienced at that time, making sweet foods constantly come to mind. This system operates similarly to addiction to cigarettes or drugs. If you have a habit of eating dessert after a meal, sweet foods naturally come to mind each time the meal ends. Even if the stomach is already full of food after a meal, seeing a sweet dessert causes the stomach to move, pushing out its contents and creating space for new food.
If you find it difficult to resist sweet foods, try chewing gum. According to a study led by American certified nutritionist Dave Grotto, the act of chewing gum reduces hunger and provides a sense of fullness, thereby decreasing cravings for sweet foods. Maintaining a regular eating schedule is also important. Keeping meal times consistent can help reduce unnecessary sugar intake. Susan Moores, a nutrition consultant in St. Paul, USA, said, "Eating every 3 to 5 hours helps stabilize blood sugar levels and provides a sense of fullness, preventing the consumption of sugary foods between meals."
Reporter Iara lar@chosun.com