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Could my intake of sugars and salts in foods done anything by age 27

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d123
d123

I am 27 in a couple of months.

After having a panic attack, I am now becoming aware a bit more of my health and recently read about salts, sugars and cholesterols in processed foods.

I decided that from now on I am going to try and cook more plain food and try to reduce my intake of salts, sugars and cholesterol to within guidlines.

I am worried that I may have already caused some damage with my previous sweet tooth disregard and my previous love of cakes, ready meals and snacks.

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  • VauxhallGirl
    VauxhallGirl d123

    Posted

    Hi there.

    It's never too late to start! smile

    I am fairly sure that at your young age, if you turn over a new leaf, any damage that may have been done, will be reversed.

  • mrsmop
    mrsmop d123

    Posted

    Well said VauxhallGirl,  I agree.

    Good luck d123!

  • GeorgiaS
    GeorgiaS d123

    Posted

    Yes most definitely! The saying we are what we eat comes to mind and if we eat deadly poisons they'll accumulate and we'll be poisoned! This can lead to many serious health conditions.

    It's fantastic that you're going to change your diet at such a young age to protect yourself and give yourself a healthy future. And with health comes happiness! razz

  • d123
    d123

    Posted

    I've already started looking at the labels and trying to keep my intake below guidlines.  Im trying to work out what is more important to reduce, salt or sugars.

    By the look of it so far, it won't be too hard for me to reduce salt intake but sugars are in everything so I will try and keep my intake below guidlines of 90grams sugar per day.

    I had pasta and tuna for dinner.

    I had a banana and yoghurt for breakfast today.

    I had silverskin pickled onions or chicken niblets as a snack.

    • VauxhallGirl
      VauxhallGirl d123

      Posted

      It IS difficult to find food that is without a huge added amount of salt and sugar. Ready Meals are a big no no. I think if you keep everything simple - fresh fruit and veggies, and fresh meat/fish, you will be able to keep it under control a LOT easier. Keep us posted on how you get on. x
    • mrsmop
      mrsmop d123

      Posted

      Yoghurt sounds good but!!!  You have to be careful because it can be full of sugar.

      I currently eat Marks & Spencer's unsweetened Greek style yoghurt and I find it very nice.  I think they might do a 'low fat' version too, which is something else to look out for.

      Be wary of things like ketchups and mayonnaise because they can be full of sugar, as is breakfast cereal, though Weetabix, for example is ok.

      Nuts are ok to eat and good for you.  They featured them on a TV programme the other day, although they are high in calories, you don't in fact, take in many calories because most of the nut passes through your digestive system without being broken down.

      Eggs are good for you and filling, try poaching or boiling rather than frying.

      If you steer clear of bought meals an cook or put your own meals together, then you will be ok.

      I use unsalted butter, rather than anything else.  Apparently, the UK only ever had unsalted butter, until they started to import from NZ, where the butter was salted, in order to preserve it - on its long sea journey to the UK.

       

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