It is possible to buy treats in bulk or in packages
A candy is a sweet that is consumed for pleasure and not for sustenance. These products do not usually stand out for their nutritional contributions and can even be harmful to health if ingested in excess.
A popular pleasure
There is, therefore, no other purpose than enjoyment when eating sweets. In any case, it is possible to find several healthy options in this group .
Among the most popular sweets we find candy , chewing gum , lollipops (also known as lollipops ) and chocolates . In general, the main consumers of candy are children , although many adults are also attracted to this type of product .
In this framework we can talk about the adjective sweet tooth , which refers precisely to people who feel a special attraction for sweet food products.
Excess sugar
Although there is a wide variety of options, sweets usually do not provide valuable nutrients . On the contrary, they include large amounts of sugar and other substances that can be harmful to the body.
This characteristic means that excessive consumption of sweets can cause diabetes and obesity , among other disorders. It is also common that it affects the development of cavities . An additional problem that sweets can cause is that the person who eats them becomes full and then does not incorporate the foods that their body needs in terms of nutrition.
The latter is very common in younger children, particularly those who have not received adequate education regarding their diet . For this reason, among others, it is not advisable to leave sweets within the reach of children , such as in the kitchen or living room, where they can eat them without control; On the contrary, it is best to use them as occasional treats or supplements, if possible a few times a week.
Returning to the topic of cavities , we know that sweets are one of the main sources, and that is why we must be attentive to our oral hygiene if we feel a special weakness for them. According to dentists' recommendations, we should brush our teeth with toothpaste at least three times every day, after each meal. However, to enhance protection we should do it immediately after eating sweets, no matter what time of day it is, to prevent sugar residues from staying on the teeth for hours.
Homemade treats
It is common for people to purchase candy produced at an industrial level in stores, warehouses, supermarkets, etc. There are famous brands around the world and multinational companies that are dedicated to its production. However, you can also prepare homemade treats with fruits , cereals and many other ingredients.
Sweets can be as tempting as they are harmful
In fact, since there is no very strict definition of a candy , in practice we can call any food that is purchased or prepared with the mere objective of generating a lot of pleasure in the diner. For example, the bones and biscuits that we give to dogs and cats can also be considered treats even though they clearly do not contain sugar, since it is harmful to them.
The barrier between candy and dessert, on the other hand, is relatively easy to draw, because the latter can be nutritious as well as sweet and delicious . Take the case of sweet bread, very popular especially at Christmas time: it is a kind of cake with nuts and candied fruits, among other ingredients, which do not equal the nutritional power of a complete salad but are not a unavoidable source of cavities like an industrial candy.