How unhealthy is licorice?

1. It is typically Dutch â € “licorice. But exactly how unhealthy is licorice? Most people will not think that licorice is a part of every diet. However, if we compare it with other products, how unhealthy is licorice exactly? That is why we are going to see how much licorice Dutch people eat, what was in licorice in the past and what we now encounter in licorice.

2. It is typically Dutch â € “licorice. But exactly how unhealthy is licorice? Most people will not think that licorice is a staple in every diet. However, if we compare it with other products, how unhealthy is licorice exactly? That is why we will look at how much licorice Dutch people eat, what was in licorice in the past and what we now encounter in licorice. [! 177976 => 1130 = 1!] The Netherlands â € “dropland!

The Netherlands â € “dropland!

1. The Netherlands is sometimes called dropland, if you ever talk to Americans or British, they will be horrified by the thought of the liquorice that we as a country collectively consume. Licorice consumption in the Netherlands is even the highest in Europe. A study by TNO showed that approximately 14 percent of the Dutch had eaten licorice within 48 hours of the study. The most popular variety turned out to be sweet licorice.

2. The Netherlands is sometimes called dropland, if you ever talk to Americans or British, they will be horrified by the idea of ​​the liquorice that we as a country collectively consume. Licorice consumption in the Netherlands is even the highest in Europe. A study by TNO showed that approximately 14 percent of the Dutch had eaten licorice within 48 hours of the study. The most popular variety turned out to be sweet licorice.

Using drop

1. Licorice has been used for a long time in Eastern and Western medicine. The active ingredient in licorice root, glycyrrhizin, can be found in the root of the plant. Licorice root, which has a distinctive taste, is 50 times sweeter than sugar, it is often used to treat gastrointestinal problems such as heartburn, digestive problems, stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux. It is also used to relieve sore throats and to treat canker sores. Some alternative healers also use it to help with weight loss or to treat a cold

2. Licorice root has been used in Eastern and Western medicine for a long time. The active ingredient in licorice root, glycyrrhizin, can be found in the root of the plant. Licorice root, which has a distinctive taste, is 50 times sweeter than sugar, it is often used to treat gastrointestinal problems such as heartburn, digestive problems, stomach ulcers, chronic gastritis and gastroesophageal reflux. It is also used to relieve sore throats and to treat canker sores. Some alternative healers also use it to help with weight loss or to treat a cold

What exactly is licorice?

1. Originally, licorice was made from the licorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra (butterfly flower family). The pure form of this licorice plant was called block licorice, which was the main ingredient for the original licorice candies. For the taste, salmiac (ammonium chloride) and sugar or another sweetener are added. This used to be bound with gum arabic, but nowadays often with gelatin or starch. However, in quality licorice we still encounter gum arabic. It is therefore often considerably more expensive.

2. Originally liquorice was made from the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra (butterfly flower family). The pure form of this licorice plant was called block licorice, which was the main ingredient for the original licorice candies. For the taste, salmiak (ammonium chloride) and sugar or another sweetener are added. This used to be bound with gum arabic, but nowadays often with gelatin or starch. However, in quality licorice we still encounter gum arabic. It is therefore often considerably more expensive.

1. A large part of the black licorice sold in the Netherlands is not dangerous, other than the fact that it sticks to your teeth and makes your teeth black. This is because a large part of the licorice sold in the Netherlands does not contain real licorice from the licorice plant. Instead, more and more manufacturers are opting to add anise to our licorice to give it a licorice flavor. The color that we often encounter on our teeth is also not real, it is just a dye. However, real black licorice can be dangerous if we eat it in large quantities. However, a drop every now and then won't hurt you unless you have certain health problems.

2. A large part of the black licorice that is sold in the Netherlands is not dangerous, other than the fact that it sticks to your teeth and makes your teeth black. This is because a large part of the licorice sold in the Netherlands does not contain real licorice from the licorice plant. Instead, more and more manufacturers are opting to add anise to our licorice to give it a licorice-like flavor. The color that we often encounter on our teeth is also not real, it is just a dye. However, real black licorice can be dangerous if we eat it in large quantities. However, an occasional licorice won't hurt you unless you have certain health problems.

1. Large amounts of licorice can cause the hormone aldosterone to be unbalanced within our body. This is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone helps to maintain fluid balance in the body by increasing the amount of sodium retained in the kidneys. Sodium retains moisture, so if you retain more sodium in the body, you also ensure that you retain extra moisture. The amount of potassium in the body decreases when the production of aldosterone increases, this is because the hormone also controls the excretion of potassium in the urine. [! 177976 => 1140 = 6!] A recent RIVM report shows that too much licorice can result in fluid retention and high blood pressure. We are not talking about just one licorice, we are talking about a large cone of licorice that someone is working on. Even if you do that once, it's okay, it has to be done for many days, even weeks at a time. Still, some people are sensitive to it.

2. Large amounts of licorice can cause the hormone aldosterone to be unbalanced within our body. This is a hormone released by the adrenal glands. Aldosterone helps to maintain the fluid balance in the body by increasing the amount of sodium retained in the kidneys. Sodium retains moisture, so if you retain more sodium in the body, you also ensure that you retain extra moisture. The amount of potassium in the body decreases when the production of aldosterone goes up, this is because the hormone also controls the excretion of potassium in the urine.

1. A recent RIVM report shows that too much licorice can result in fluid retention and high blood pressure. We are not talking about just one licorice, we are talking about a large cone of licorice that someone is working on. Even if you do that once, it's okay, it has to be done for many days, even weeks at a time. But still, some people are sensitive to it.

1. Of course, most liquorice contains quite a bit of sugar. Sometimes we come across this in the form of corn syrup. Many people often think that a drop here and there is not so bad - of course that is true. An average licorice will only contain a limited number of calories. But how many people only eat one or two liquorice? Most people eat licorice away quickly, a licorice when they get into the car, a licorice when driving, a licorice when they get out of the car and so on. Before they know it, people will consume hundreds of calories in licorice.

2. Of course there is quite a bit of sugar in most liquorice. Sometimes we come across this in the form of corn syrup. Many people often think that a drop here and there is not so bad - that is of course also true. An average licorice will only contain a limited number of calories. But how many people only eat one or two liquorice? Most people eat licorice away quickly, a licorice when they get into the car, a licorice when driving, a licorice when they get out of the car and so on. Before they know it, people consume hundreds of calories in licorice.

1. Besides sugar and glucose syrup, there are also non-functional fillers and gelatin in our liquorice. And natural licorice root extract. This ensures the specific liquorice flavor in many of the licorice we encounter. This extract contains glycyrrhizin as discussed earlier. Of course, eating liquorice excessively is bad for everyone, but especially for people who already suffer or are genetically predisposed to problems with cardiovascular disease. Various cases have been known of people who ate a lot of liquorice and had problems with edema (extreme fluid retention) or excessively high blood pressure. These people ended up in hospital.

1. Luckily most people need not worry because the average consumption among licorice eaters was 13 grams per day. The 16 to 22 age group ate the most licorice, and it was mainly women who ate it.

And what about all the additions?

1. And then of course we have to talk about what is included in the licorice. Gelatin is often used as a binding agent in confectionery. This is made from animal tendons, hides, and bones. So that is not really tasty when you think about your next liquorice. Instead, it is a good idea to opt for products that use agar agar. Available at any health food store, this is a vegetable gelling agent derived from red seaweed.

1. In addition, many of the sweets on the shelves use genetically modified raw materials. For optimal health, it is advisable not to let the intake of these substances become too high. It is often better to opt for slightly more expensive organic products. It does not contain any genetically modified raw materials.

1. In addition, you can make sure that no fragrances, colors and flavors have been added to your licorice choice. These ingredients can cause allergies in certain people. So it is a good idea to just ignore licorice (and everything else) with all kinds of additives. Just search the health food store and you'll soon have enough â € âhealthierâ € ™ candy without all those additives. [! 177976 => 1130 = 13!] The shapes of sugar in licorice

1. We have discussed the difference between molasses, corn syrup and sugar. Researchers increasingly believe that molasses and corn syrup are making people fatter than ever before. As discussed earlier, no gelatin is added to organic liquorice.

1. The sweetener used in 'regular' licorice is often corn syrup and molasses. Corn syrup is a residual product from the refining of corn into fructose and molasses is a residual product that is released during the refining of cane sugar. When you buy organic liquorice you can be sure that no beet or cane sugar is added. By the way, it can be difficult to buy organic double-salt liquorice, because no salmiak (ammonium chloride) may be added to organic liquorice. This is an unmistakable ingredient for double salt liquorice.

Conclusion

1. As with everything in life, licorice also applies - too much is never good for our health. Of course most people will not have problems with high blood pressure or those other annoying problems, but the truth is that many people will consume too many calories. Especially since most licorice is rather small, people do not realize how much they occasionally ingest. Of course you can continue to enjoy (organic) licorice, but in moderation.

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