[ARTIKEL] 15 Feb 2022
Benefits of Sweet Foods
Eating something sweet is fun apart from the sweet taste itself, it turns out that consuming sweet foods also has various benefits for the body, you know. Well, here we have summarized some of the benefits that can be obtained from consuming sweet foods.
(1) Energy Sources.
Glucose contained in sweet foods will be converted into energy by the body when the body lacks energy due to the absence of incoming food.
After glucose is converted into energy for immediate use, the body will store some of the glucose as energy reserves for later use. This process is called glycogenesis. Glucose molecules are linked together in glycogen chains. The glycogen chain is broken down into single glucose units whenever there is no primary energy source.
The power of this process of glycogenesis allows us to not eat for a long time. However, it is also necessary to pay attention to intake because when glucose exceeds storage capacity, glucose will be converted into fat. So it's also important to pay attention to the portion, Moms, so that it doesn't make fat in the body.
(2) Improve Mood.
Who will go looking for chocolate when in a bad mood? This fact has become little concrete evidence that sweet foods can be relied on to improve one's mood. Sweet foods can release a hormone called serotonin which can activate the pleasure center in the brain.
According to a CNN report, two sweet receptor genes have been discovered that can predict how strong a sweet craving will be. Regardless of the gene, sugar activates the pleasure center in the brain and causes a rush of dopamine. This will immediately produce a feeling of joy.
(3) Improving Thinking Ability.
In addition to functioning as an energy reserve, glucose in sweet foods is also brain fuel, Moms. So do not be surprised if consuming sweet foods can improve memory, concentration, and thought processes.
Researchers haven't found a definite cause for the improvement in thinking skills, but they theorize that cocoa flavanols protect against brain cell damage and help create connections within the brain. Minimally processed dark chocolate contains high levels of cocoa which can provide the greatest cognitive boost.
Given the goodness of sweet foods, it doesn't hurt for Moms to also consume these sweet foods. But still, Moms, something in excess is certainly not good. So, consume sweet foods in appropriate portions, yes.
Here we present a sweet but healthier recipe that you can make yourself at home for your family.
The recipe is: Matcha Steamed Brownies - Mamaco Healthy Serving
