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Fortis gastronologist says 'sweets are more harmful than you think'; shares the right way to eat them this Diwali
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Fortis gastronologist says ‘sweets are more harmful than you think’; shares the right way to eat them this Diwali

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Diwali is synonymous with lights, laughter, and an endless array of sweets. While indulging is part of the celebration, overdoing it can take a toll on your health. Dr Shubham Vatsya, gastroenterologist and hepatologist, Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi, explains in his October 17 Instagram post why sweets can be more harmful than you think and shares the right way to enjoy them this festive season. (Also read: Fortis gastroenterologist warns your daily fruit juices are actually ‘sugar syrups’ with hidden health risks )

Dr. Shubham Vatsya highlights the negative effects of sweets on skin and overall health.(Pexels)

Are sweets really ageing your skin

“Sweets are more harmful than you think! This Diwali, your glow won’t come from the lights, it’ll come from your choices. Every extra bite of dessert silently sticks to your collagen, stealing your skin’s bounce and speeding up ageing,” Dr Shubham wrote in the caption.

He adds, “It’s not just about weight anymore, it’s about youth. So before that extra piece of mithai… just ask yourself, glow chahiye, ya wrinkles?”

“Do you want to glow this Diwali or just wear jewellery? The choice is actually decided by sweets. People think sweets only make you gain weight. But every extra bite of sweets slowly reduces your youthfulness,” warns Dr Shubham.

How can you enjoy sweets without harming your health?

According to Dr Vatsya, sweets contain sugar that binds with collagen and elastin proteins in your body, the very proteins that keep your skin tight and youthful. This process, known as glycation, doesn’t just affect your skin. “This sugar also weakens your blood cells and accelerates the ageing of your organs,” he explains.

He further cautions that overindulging in sweets can double the risk of diabetes, heart problems, and brain-related issues. Dr Vatsya advises, “If you want to stay young and healthy, never make sweets a daily habit.”

This Diwali, while celebrating with lights, laughter, and family, it’s important to enjoy sweets in moderation and prioritise your long-term health.

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.

This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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Kris Jenner on building the Kardashian empire: ‘I never thought the exposure would be harmful…’
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Kris Jenner on building the Kardashian empire: ‘I never thought the exposure would be harmful…’

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Kris Jenner may be 69, but she’s still running the Kardashian-Jenner empire with the same drive that launched the family’s widely successful dynasty nearly two decades ago. Fresh off her Vogue Arabia cover, chatter about her latest facelift nearly overshadowed her assiduous strategy that transformed her clan into one of the biggest OTT cash cows of the 21st century.

The Kardashians

When Keeping Up With the Kardashians debuted, Kris was 51, a mom of six, juggling family and business in Calabasas. She had no doubts about opening her family’s private lives to the cameras. “To be perfectly honest, I never thought the exposure would be harmful. I just thought this was going to be a great journey. ‘Buckle your seatbelts, we are in for a wild ride, but we are going to have the time of our lives,’” she recalled in her interview with Vogue.

Rooted in practicality and faith, her ambition knew no bounds. “We were working in our stores in Calabasas, and I thought this would be a great way to give exposure to our business, as it was like an instant focus group. This was an immediate marketing tool and something that could come in handy for other things. I knew this was not a gamble. I also prayed about it. I got on my knees and I said, ‘Please Lord, lead me in the right direction,’ and that’s what I still do everyday. I have great spirituality and I’m very confident about my decisions, but I also feel we were led in the right direction,” she said.

Looking back at the moment the show began, when Kourtney was 28, Kim was 27, Khloé was 23, Rob was 20, and Kendall and Kylie were just 10 and 9, Kris sees it as the start of something none of them could have predicted. “But looking back, I never even dreamt that I could’ve had this amazing career starting at 51. I feel really lucky that it happened the way it did, allowing us to do it as a family,” she reflected.

Of course, the show revealed more than most families would ever allow. But Jenner insists she has no regrets about how open they’ve been. “You know, we don’t have any regrets. I don’t live with regrets,” she said. “We have a global ­television show in 200 countries and so many languages. Our enormous fanbase is very emotionally invested in the family. At this point, they want to see what we are doing, and they will know everything, especially as we live in the age of the internet. There’s nothing off-limits.”

From boutique owners in Calabasas to one of the most famous families on the planet, it’s quite clear that Kris Jenner’s gamble continues to pay off.

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