Epidemics have challenged the world’s healthcare system and socioeconomics. Sudden changes in lifestyle due to unprecedented lockdowns and isolation have become the new norm. However, epidemics have made people aware of their diet and health habits.Also read – Coronavirus 4th Wave: Here is what the government said on the study of IIT Kanpur predicting the next covid wave in June
With the onset of the epidemic, people became more concerned about their health, diet and lifestyle. One thing that was eliminated from many diets was sugar. Also read – Italy Travel Update: No Pre-Arrival Covid Testing Terms for Travelers
Consumption of white crystals decreased as people became more serious about their health goals. Sugar has been linked to a variety of negative health effects, including chronic infections, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, obesity, pain syndrome and candida. Also read – No more work from home: TCS, Wipro, Infosys call employees back to office. Read the full plan of IT firms here
Digital access has resulted in a significant increase in people’s health awareness, the influence of famous public figures and natural alternatives are just a few examples of the factors that have played an important role in motivating people to lead a healthy lifestyle.
In 2020, people around the world were subject to lockdown and quarantine, and no one was allowed to leave their homes. To avoid boredom, they began spending more time on the Internet for entertainment.
Hand-to-hand digital access in the form of smartphones, tablets and laptops helps raise awareness about their health by providing useful information.
According to one study, eight out of ten people changed their eating habits as a result of the Covid-19 lockdown. The Ministry of AYUSH has issued a set of guidelines based on Ayurvedic principles to keep people alert and aware about how to fight coronavirus. During this time there was a significant evolution and change in sugar consumption.
Prathamesh Krisang, co-founder of Magicleaf, said: “The epidemic has had an immediate effect on people’s eating habits and lifestyles. They started exercising and following a healthy diet to boost their immune system. During this course, they become aware of the harmful effects of sugar on their health and immune system. Due to the ubiquitous lockdown, people could not go out for walks or exercise and their daily routine became monotonous.
“As the virus is more dangerous for people with serious medical conditions and people with low immunity, diabetics have become more active in reducing sugar from their diet to avoid obesity and stay fit during these difficult times. To boost their immunity to fight the deadly virus, they began following a keto diet and switched to no-sugar products. Indians are so fond of sweets and sugar that we come second in terms of diabetes. But, as people became more aware, this sugar consumption behavior changed immediately. ”
According to a survey, 74% of people limit or avoid sugar from their diet. The epidemic became an eye opener for everyone on earth. He introduced us to new and healthier alternatives such as stevia leaf based sweeteners which are zero calorie, natural and do not affect blood sugar levels.
(With IANS inputs)
