Food & Drink

What's the deal with sugar?

Food & Drink

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...?

Nefertari
  • 16th Mar 2012 11:06pm

I think that if our sugar intake had been limited right from when we were very young by restrictions implemented by the government AND education on the dangers of excess sugar given by parents then todays population would be a lot better off. Most of us can eat virtually what we want when we're younger but as we get older we have to watch just what we eat and how much of it we eat. I have cut down on the amount of sugar I eat but have not noticed much of a difference as that sweet craving is still there and I usually give in to it by eating chocolates and sweet biscuits....so I think educating children from an early age not to eat too much sugar will naturally stop them from wanting sweet biscuits, chocolates etc. and that in turn will lead to a healthier life


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