Best and Worst Candy

I love candies, I’ve a sweet-tooth myself, and I do indulge them myself at times.

So how much of a candy is alright to consume, and how much is too many?

Well read on!

The type of candy depends on the ingredients and how long the mixture is boiled.

Candy comes in an endless variety of textures from soft and chewy to hard and brittle.

Cavities

Candy generally contains sugar, and sugar can lead to damaged teeth. However, it is not sugar itself that damages the teeth. Several types of bacteria, particularly Streptococcus mutans, are present in the mouth, and these feed on sugar.

When they metabolize the sugar, they create acids in the mouth which demineralize the tooth enamel and can lead to dental caries.

To help prevent this, dentists recommend that individuals should brush their teeth regularly, particularly after every meal and snack.

Glycemic index

Candy has a high glycemic index (GI), which means that it causes a high rise in blood sugar levels, after ingestion. This is chiefly a concern for people with diabetes, but could also be dangerous to the health of non-diabetics.

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