How the sugar mafia is killing India

Sugar is a necessity in Indian households. But many experts have called it the new poison. Why?

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Research: Prachi Yadav
Editing: Ajeesh Babu: https://www.instagram.com/ajeesh_babu/
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Markers
0:00 Introduction
01:37 Basics of sugar
02:28 Dark history of sugar
04:47 Health issues
06:28 Environmental issues
07:57 Why has sugar consumption increased
08:06 Packaged foods
09:15 Power of sugar mills
12:24 Sugar prices
12:36 Conclusion

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Sources:

0. Introduction
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3PrKEkxOPg
https://www.indiaspend.com/50-rise-in-diabetes-deaths-across-india-over-11-years-32711
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/india-is-the-diabetes-capital-of-the-world/articleshow/50753461.cms
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4389505/
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/agriculture/india-worlds-largest-consumer-of-sugar-wants-its-people-to-eat-more/articleshow/78991494.cms?from=mdr
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/the-bitter-truth-about-sugar/article24539374.ece
https://www.who.int/news/item/04-03-2015-who-calls-on-countries-to-reduce-sugars-intake-among-adults-and-children

1. Basics of sugar
https://food.ndtv.com/food-drinks/sugar-versus-jaggery-which-one-should-you-choose-1744911
https://www.news18.com/news/lifestyle/ditch-sugar-for-the-desi-khand-and-enjoy-its-amazing-benefits-4018547.html

2. Bitter history of sugar
https://thewire.in/economy/cane-farmer-suicides-are-a-reminder-of-the-bitter-history-of-modern-sugar
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277009/
https://www.chinimandi.com/history-of-sugar/

3. Diabetes - a slow poison
https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-dopamine
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/smokers-brains-change-in-response-to-high-levels-of-nicotine
https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/world-health-day-all-you-wanted-to-know-about-diabetes/
https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/story/the-invisible-damage-diabetes-does-to-your-body

4. Environmental impact of growing sugar
https://www.firstpost.com/india/sugarcane-emerges-as-likely-culprit-in-drought-hit-marathwada-growing-cultivation-of-cash-crop-depleted-groundwater-5572261.html
https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-08/SugarReport.pdf

5. Proliferation of packaged foods
https://www.livemint.com/science/health/how-cheap-sugar-is-taking-its-toll-on-india-11629651692650.html
https://theprint.in/science/health-drinks-like-bournvita-horlicks-give-your-kids-more-sugar-hardly-any-nutrition/157600/
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/who-calls-for-tighter-monitoring-of-marketing-of-unhealthy-foods-to-children/article26667706.ece

6. Lobbying by Sugar Mills
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/no-plans-to-ban-advertisement-of-high-fat-sugar-and-salt-foods-govt/story-CFaQ97a9WFQfMdTv6mkYEL.html
https://www.downtoearth.org.in/news/food/uk-may-ban-junk-food-ads-should-india-follow--63643
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/sugarcane-a-politicised-industry/article25551665.ece
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/apr/16/sugar-lobbys-bitter-tactics-hurt-india-1964808.html
https://theprint.in/economy/why-indian-mills-want-people-to-eat-more-sugar-despite-being-worlds-largest-consumers/535185/
http://meetha.org/
https://www.newsclick.in/Sugarcane-Farmers-Dues-Sugar-Industry-Mills-India

7. Sugar prices have not increased
https://theprint.in/opinion/sugar-price-hasnt-risen-much-in-a-decade-and-that-isnt-healthy/707608/

8. Conclusion
https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinions/2019/apr/16/sugar-lobbys-bitter-tactics-hurt-india-1964808.html
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4277009/
https://www.indiatoday.in/lifestyle/wellness/story/six-bad-habits-that-put-you-at-risk-for-diabetes-272905-2015-11-16su

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