Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing

Sarika Yadav ¹, Neelam Yadav ¹, S. M. Paul Khurana ²

Affiliations
1 Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon Haryana, IN
2 Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University Haryana, Manesser, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN

Abstract

Sugars are chemically related carbohydrates, most of which are used in food. Based on the dietary significance, sugars can be naturally occurring, low-calorie sweeteners or artificial sweetener. Natural sugars being rich in calories can raise blood sugar levels. Added sugars are sweetener added to food during its production/processing. High intake of natural and added sugar consumption may lead to cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and obesity. Low calories sweeteners are sugar alcohols derived from pentoses and hexoses and have less impact on blood sugar levels. Artificial sweeteners are synthetic sugar substitutes with a sweet taste that do not raise the blood sugar levels and are boon to diabetic patients. Glycemic index (GI) is a tool that ranks carbohydrates according to their glycemic response. It measures blood sugar response per gram of carbohydrate contained in the food, not per gram of food. Glycemic load (GL) is a newer concept, which takes serving sizes into account. A diet with a low GI and GL lowers the risk of heart diseases, diabetes and obesity. Therefore, by keeping a check on amount and type of sugar intake one can keep health disorders such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disorders at bay.

Keywords

Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Obesity, Sugars.

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Amandeep ¹, Manju Sharma ¹, S. M. Paul Khurana ¹, Rekha Kansal ²

Affiliations
1 Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Gurgaon, Haryana, IN
2 NRC on Plant Biotechnology, IARI, Pusa Road, New Delhi, IN

Abstract

At present market is flooded with different types of cooking oils, viz. Soybean , Sesame , Olive, Mustard , Sunflower, Canola, Rapeseed, Peanut, Rice bran and Coconut etc. Various available brands of these oils promise good heart health to keep you fit. But before choosing oil for everyday use one has to examine the balanced amount of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. The oils with low rancidity are preferred to escape event of oxidation. Besides, the smoking point of oils, also need to be taken into consideration to avoid consumption of trans fats. It is really difficult to choose from the pool of oils but it is true that making judicious selection is necessary to have palatable food for Indians, say sunflower, mustard, soybean etc.

Keywords

Sunflower Oil, Mustard Oil, Trans Fat, Virgin Oil, Coconut Oil, Soybean Oil.

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