Eating Too Many Sweets on Valentine's Day Can Cause This Disease

Jakarta – Soon, the world will celebrate Valentine's Day. One common tradition on this day is the exchange of gifts, such as chocolates or other sweet treats.

Many couples also choose to spend time together through a romantic dinner, typically featuring a menu high in fats and sugars. While sweet foods can uplift mood, it's important to limit their consumption due to their adverse effects on health.

Most people tend to enjoy sweet foods, but it should be remembered that excessive consumption can potentially lead to sugar addiction.

Some signs of sugar addiction include feeling the need for food throughout the day, craving sweets after consuming salty foods, constant hunger, cravings for carbohydrates in the morning or late at night, and symptoms like bloating to diarrhea.

It's important to realize that excessive sugar consumption can lead to insulin resistance, which can disrupt the metabolism of sugar into energy. 

This can increase the risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, efforts are needed to control addiction to sweet foods.

Compiled from various sources, there are several steps that can be taken to limit sugar addiction involving dietary changes, such as preparing food oneself to avoid ordering from outside, which may potentially contain sweet foods.

Training the taste buds by trying foods other than sweet, such as bitter, spicy, or salty, can also help. Additionally, consuming foods containing healthy fats and protein can be a good alternative.

Reducing the consumption of sweet foods that trigger old habits, as well as maximizing rest and sleep time, can also help control cravings for sugar.

Moreover, opting for healthier choices to uplift mood can be done through various activities such as exercising, pursuing hobbies, gathering with friends, or even shopping.

Furthermore, replacing sweet foods with fruits can provide additional benefits due to their vitamin and fiber content, which can support overall health.

With these steps, it is hoped that society can maintain a balance between romantic celebrations and body health.

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20 Juli 2025