A study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that consuming a sweet treat like a pastry or chocolate bar occasionally may be associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular problems. This benefit was not observed with other types of sugar consumption, such as sugary drinks or toppings. Researchers analyzed data from over 69,000 individuals and found that those who limited themselves to an occasional sweet treat had the lowest risk of various cardiovascular diseases.
, but a less expected discovery is that those who have an occasional sweet treat appear to be at a reduced risk of cardiovascular problems.
The researchers looked at records of 69,705 people in Swedish public health databases. The participants, aged between 45 and 83, were quizzed on their diet and lifestyle in 1997 and 2009, then tracked up to 2019. "Liquid sugars, found in sweetened beverages, typically provide less satiety than solid forms – they make you feel less full – potentially leading to overconsumption,"
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