What's the deal with sugar?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th Mar 2012 10:29am

Do you think the Government should play a part in prohibiting the amount of sugar that's 'hidden' in processed foods? Perhaps imposing a tax on sugar? Do you think more education should be given on the dangers of excess sugar intake? Have you cut out sugar in the past and noticed a difference in your health and weight? Do you have a sugar substitute? Or do you simply not care...?

Nita

16th Mar 2012 08:57pm

I personally think it would be a great idea if the Government brought in some kind of legislation to control how much sugar is added to processed foods. I'm sure half of the sugar injected into these products are completely useless and not needed, but are put in as sugar is addictive and if our brain tells us we love something, we're going to eat it again.
Look.....I love my chocky and I believe that we should eat everything in moderation but I do think that companies add sugar for no real purpose and need to start looking at the ramifications of what they do.

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