Sweet betel leaves in the market are generally not healthy, as they contain excess sugar, syrup, and sometimes artificial ingredients that quickly increase blood sugar levels, create a risk of type-2 diabetes and heart disease, and can be harmful to overall health if consumed in excess, although betel leaves have some nutritional properties (vitamins, minerals) of their own, but the additional ingredients in sweet betel leaves outweigh those benefits.

Why sweet betel leaves are unhealthy:

• High sugar: It contains a lot of sugar and sweet syrup, which quickly increases blood glucose.
• Diabetes risk: Excess sugar increases the risk of type-2 diabetes.
• Heart disease risk: Excess sweet betel leaves can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
• Artificial ingredients: Some sweet betel leaves use artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives.

Some of the benefits of betel leaves themselves:

• Nutrients: Betel leaves contain vitamin 'C', thiamine, niacin, carotene, calcium, and fiber, which can be beneficial for health.
• Antioxidants: Drinks contain tannins and other chemical components.

How to reduce the risk:

• Moderate consumption: Can be consumed in very small quantities.
• Right timing: It is better to wait 20-30 minutes after drinking sweet drinks without drinking water immediately, so that the sugar does not mix quickly in the blood.
• Natural sweeteners: If possible, natural sweeteners such as honey can be used, but that too in moderation.

Although sweet drinks have their benefits, they are harmful to health due to excess sugar and syrup. Therefore, if you are health conscious, it is better to give up the habit of sweet drinks, or consume them in very limited quantities.