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Sweets with alcohol can lead not only to slight intoxication, but also to hyperglycemia – an increase in blood sugar, as well as an excess of “empty” calories, and therefore to weight gain.
According to RIA Novosti, the head of the clinical branch of the Moscow Scientific and Practical Center for Narcology of the Department of Health of the capital, Valentin Skryabin, for many people, sweets in a bright wrapper and a beautiful box are synonymous with a holiday, and thanks to the tricks of marketers, sweets with alcohol look like a “double holiday” .
According to Scriabin, the amount of alcohol contained in them depends on the type of confectionery product, the specific manufacturer and manufacturing technology.
“Many of these sweets contain confectionery liqueurs and alcohol additives and flavorings. Manufacturers must indicate the alcohol content in such sweets on the packaging. I want to warn against trying to achieve alcohol intoxication by eating a large number of sweets containing alcohol. The result of this will most likely not be intoxication, but a hyperglycemic shock that occurs with a significant increase in blood glucose levels, ”the expert emphasized.
The narcologist noted that it is better for people who have problems with alcohol and those who have been treated for alcohol addiction not to be reminded of alcohol in any form at all.
“Unfortunately, not just a sip of alcohol can lead to a breakdown, but even its smell and taste. And in this situation, it is not so important whether the real alcohol is contained in sweets or its substitutes – the taste of such sweets can awaken memories and provoke an attraction to alcohol, leading to a relapse of the disease. Therefore, it is better not to take risks and not provoke others who may have problems with alcohol. I urge everyone not to spoil the holiday for each other and remember that the principle “one candy won’t do anything” is inappropriate here,” he added.
The chief nutritionist of the Moscow Department of Health Antonina Starodubova said that all sweets are high in sugar. Its content can range from 40% in some types of chocolates and marmalade to 96% in lollipops and caramel.
According to her, as a healthy alternative to sweets, there can be fresh or dry fruits and berries, as well as various dishes from them: salads, jellies, mousses, as well as unsweetened marshmallows, marmalade, marshmallows, prepared without or with minimal addition of sugar. These foods also contain simple carbohydrates, but usually in smaller amounts.
Source: Rosbalt
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