Why the Chinese don’t eat too much sugar and what we can learn from it?

Why the Chinese don’t eat too much sugar and what we can learn from it?

Dubai: When I tell people that I dislike sweets, they often ask me why and, “What’s your secret?”. It got me thinking – in a world where sugar is always within reach, and where studies prove that sugar makes us happy and is potentially addictive, why do I still prefer my Americano without a single grain of sweetness? I’m not alone. My whole family is the same. In fact, a noticeable number of population in China are like us – they would choose a plate of stir fried bok choy over a piece of chocolate cake without blinking an eye. According to online reports, in recent years, the average daily sugar consumption per capita in China is 30.4 grams, nearly half below the world average. In the United States, that number is 84.7 grams. In the UAE, it’s 79.2 grams in 2020. In India, it’s 51.2 grams. Free sugar intake is associated with obesity and tooth decay. World Health Organisation (WTO) recommends that daily intake of free sugar for both adults and children should be roughly less than 50 grams (12 teaspoons). A further reduction to half of the recommended amount would provide additional health benefits. Although being one of