Aussies are being encouraged to ditch the full-sugar treats this Valentine’s Day in order to protect their lovers’ hearts.
Recent research from the number one global nutrition and food tracking app, MyFitnessPal, revealed that following January, the month of Valentine’s Day, February, ranked second for the month Aussies consumed the most amount of added sugar.
With the average Australian eating around 10,950 cubes of the sweet stuff each year, excessive intake could be having negative health implications, says Dr Ashish Misra, Heart Research Institute, “Excessive consumption of sugar can lead to obesity, which has negative health implications on blood pressure and can cause heart disease. At the Heart Research Institute, we are using state-of-the-art technology to understand what happens to those sugars in the body, and the genetic and molecular pathways which lead to poor heart health. This heart health month, I’d encourage anyone looking to make a positive change to their heart health to reduce their sugar intake.”
This Valentines Day, MyFitnessPal is encouraging Aussies to ditch the sugary treats and opt for alternative options to celebrate the love in their lives.
“Valentine’s Day is synonymous with romantic restaurant meals and sugary gifts. Instead, consider showing your Valentine how much you care by making a home-cooked meal or opt for flowers and a fruit basket instead of chocolate. Making these small swaps can have a big impact on the health of your loved one’s heart. ” said MyFitnessPal ambassador, author, nutritionist and fitness coach Luke Hines.
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