‘White Poison’ on your plate; Stop before it’s too late

According to experts, their regular and excessive consumption increases the possibility of fatal diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer.

New Delhi: Do you know that, what you are consuming on a daily basis can be the 'white poison'? Yes, foods that are present on our daily plate are causing serious damage to our health. Especially white-coloured foods such as refined flour, sugar, salt, white rice and potatoes are becoming major causes of diseases, reports Dynamite News correspondent.

According to experts, their regular and excessive consumption increases the possibility of fatal diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and even cancer.

Health Being Affected

Rapidly changing lifestyle and the habit of processed food have reduced the amount of nutrients from our food considerably. Nowadays these white substances are used extensively in fast food, Chinese and packaged snacks. These foods lack nutrition and are used only for taste.

Sugar: Sweet Poison

White sugar is called 'empty calorie' because it does not contain any kind of nutrition. It is immediately converted into glucose and fructose when it enters the body, increasing the risk of obesity, insulin resistance and type-2 diabetes. Long-term consumption of it has also been linked to serious diseases like liver problems and cancer.

Refined Flour: The Hidden Danger

Refined flour is made by refining wheat, which removes fibre, vitamins and minerals. Refined products such as white bread, pastries, biscuits, etc., can cause stomach problems, high triglycerides and hormonal imbalances.

Salt: Excessive Consumption Is Harmful

Although salt is essential for the body, consuming it in excess can imbalance blood pressure. It can damage the heart arteries and cause kidney, bone and stomach problems.

White Rice And Potatoes

Refined rice and white potatoes have very low fibre content. Both of these have a high glycaemic index, which causes the sugar level in the body to increase rapidly. These foods can be a major cause of weight gain and diabetes.

Solution Is Here

It is not possible to completely avoid these dangerous white things, but it is important to consume them in limited quantities and choose their healthy alternatives. Brown rice, jaggery, rock salt, oats, whole grains and fresh fruits and vegetables can be healthy options.