¿Qué es una dieta basada en plantas y tiene algún beneficio? - Eufic
Una dieta sana basada en plantas puede beneficiar tanto a nuestra salud como al planeta. La transición a una dieta basada más en plantas debería ...
azúcares
Como la mayoría de las dietas saludables, no se entiende de todo la razón exacta por la que las dietas basadas en plantas nos protegen contra las enfermedades. Es probable que su beneficio se deba a una combinación de muchos factores, entre ellos una menor densidad energetica, una mayor ingesta de vitaminas, minerales, grasas insaturadas y fibra, así como una reducción de grasas saturadas, <anchor>azúcares</anchor>, sal y carnes rojas y procesada s. Además, las personas que siguen dietas basadas en plantas tienden a ser más conscientes de la salud y a vivir estilos de vida más saludables (es decir, tienen menos probabilidades de fumar, son más activos físicamente y beben alcohol moderado) que las personas con las que se les compara. Por lo tanto, algunos de los beneficios observados para las dietas vegetales pueden atribuirse a otros comportamientos en la salud.5
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# Sugars

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Sugars are common components of our diets, found naturally in fruits, vegetables, milk and honey. They are added to a wide range of foods and drinks, such as fruit juices, jams and marmalades, breakfast bars and cereals, sauces, soft drinks, desserts, and other sweet treats.

In addition to providing sweetness, sugars are a major source of energy. Their overconsumption has been linked with obesity and dental caries, so they are best enjoyed in moderation.

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[![Aspartame (Q&A): What is it and what foods contain this additive?](https://www.eufic.org//en/media/images/_thumb/Aspartame_%28Q_A%29_thumbnail.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/aspartame-qa)

### [Aspartame (Q&A): What is it and what foods contain this additive?](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/aspartame-qa)

31 July 2024

Available for over 30 years, aspartame is approved for use in more than 100 countries around the world. Aspartame is a very thoroughly tested food additive with a comprehensive body...

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[![Daily sugar intake: How many grams of sugar per day?](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/how_much_sugar_thumbnail.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/daily-sugar-intake-how-many-grams-of-sugar-per-day)

### [Daily sugar intake: How many grams of sugar per day?](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/daily-sugar-intake-how-many-grams-of-sugar-per-day)

27 November 2023

Sugars are found everywhere, and we can easily eat too much of them. Learn how many grams of sugar per day you can eat and what this amount looks like.

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[![Sugars: Addressing Common Questions](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/common-question-sugars_thumbnail.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/sugars-addressing-common-questions-and-debunking-myths)

### [Sugars: Addressing Common Questions](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/sugars-addressing-common-questions-and-debunking-myths)

27 November 2023

Sugar is the most basic source of energy for our bodies but its role in our health has been questioned. Here we dispel the main concerns on sugar consumption.

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[![What is Fructose and Is It Bad for You?](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/fructose_badforyou-01.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/what-is-fructose-and-is-it-bad-for-you)

### [What is Fructose and Is It Bad for You?](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/what-is-fructose-and-is-it-bad-for-you)

14 January 2020

Fructose has recently undergone a lot of scrutiny regarding its impact on health. In this article we look at what fructose is and what happens to it in the body.

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[![What is Glucose-Fructose Syrup? (Q&A)](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/corn.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/what-is-glucose-fructose-syrup-qa)

### [What is Glucose-Fructose Syrup? (Q&A)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/what-is-glucose-fructose-syrup-qa)

05 April 2018

Glucose-fructose syrup is a sweetening ingredient widely used in a variety of food products. Is it good or bad for our health?

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[![Replacing sugars: Rationale, benefits and challenges](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/Sugar-01.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/replacing-sugars-rationale-benefits-and-challenges)

### [Replacing sugars: Rationale, benefits and challenges](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/replacing-sugars-rationale-benefits-and-challenges)

28 April 2014

Food and beverage companies are reformulating foods, i.e. changing the composition of processed foods, including the reduction of sugars. However food reformulation is no simple task...

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[![Glucose and The Brain: Improving Mental Performance](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/In-Food1.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/glucose-and-mental-performance)

### [Glucose and The Brain: Improving Mental Performance](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/glucose-and-mental-performance)

30 April 2013

Glucose is a type of sugar which the brain depends on for fuel. Studies show that dips in glucose availability can have a negative impact on attention, memory and learning...

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[![What is The Role of Sugar in the Food Industry?](https://www.eufic.org//en/images/uploads/whats-in-food/_thumb/In-Food4.png)](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/sugars-from-a-food-technology-perspective)

### [What is The Role of Sugar in the Food Industry?](https://www.eufic.org/en/whats-in-food/article/sugars-from-a-food-technology-perspective)

06 March 2013

The word “sugar” brings to mind the white crystals that make our lives sweeter. However, sugars are not only used as sweeteners but have important technological functions in foods...

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