Risk of kidney failure and muscle atrophy from skipping rice and eating meat.

Completely eliminating carbohydrates and increasing protein intake to lose and maintain weight is a mistake; it will backfire, causing muscle loss and kidney failure.

Control your carbohydrate intake but don't skip rice.

"Completely eliminating carbohydrates and increasing protein intake to lose weight and maintain weight leads to an unbalanced diet. When the diet lacks carbohydrates, the body will have to convert stored glycogen in the liver and muscles or convert protein into glucose," said Dr. Bui Mai Huong (National Institute of Nutrition) at a thematic seminar on the trend of using low-sugar foods and beverages, held in Nghe An today, December 10th.

Dr. Bui Mai Huong noted the link between excessive sugar consumption and not eating rice and the health risks.

According to Dr. Huong, carbohydrates should not be separated from the daily diet because the body needs to be supplied with a sufficient and balanced ratio of the three pillars of energy production: fats, proteins, and carbohydrates.

"Eliminating carbohydrates causes an energy imbalance, forcing the body to metabolize from stored protein, leading to muscle loss. Conversely, consuming excessively high amounts of protein can overload kidney function, potentially causing acute kidney failure," Dr. Huong noted.

Tips for reducing sugar in food

Dr. Bui Mai Huong also stated that sugar is a part of the diet, but it needs to be used appropriately, according to recommendations. Excessive sugar consumption is linked to 45 diseases (oral health; diabetes; obesity; hyperglycemic coma; heart disease, joint problems, high blood pressure, etc.).

According to experts from the Institute of Nutrition, products with high sugar content, but with a "hidden" sweetness, are easily consumed in large quantities, such as: milk tea (one cup contains about 40-50 mg of sugar per day, not meeting the recommended daily intake). Or dipping sauces (some dipping sauces for snails or spring rolls contain at least 20% sugar by volume; some sauces contain 40% sugar by volume). Some sauces use condensed milk with high sugar content, with 50-55% sugar per 100 grams of product. Dishes like braised meat, sweet and sour ribs; and sweet and sour sauces also contain sugar.

To create healthy sweet products, Dr. Huong suggests that food manufacturers should reduce the amount of refined sugar and use alternative sweeteners derived from natural sources such as fruits.

According to a representative from the TH Nutrition Institute ( TH Group ), the latest surveys show that modern consumers are increasingly choosing low-sugar products, readily replacing high-sugar "indulgent" products with healthier, lower-sugar options.

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