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...?

MTD

16th Mar 2012 11:15pm

Hi, I am 69, have had bypass surgery, was told I have diabetes, and been put on several drugs. I think my diet had some influence in creating these issues, however, the biggest cause was stress. I have cut out most sugar, do not have enough excersize (because walking is very boring), reduced my fat intake and had to increase the medication for my diabetes. Too much sugar sure has a long term effect causing all sorts of problems. I think we are becoming immune to all the advise we are being given and are choosing to ignore a lot of it. Do you cut out many things you enjoy and live a little longer, or do you enjoy what you want to do and shorten your life? That is a big question to ask yourself. Can government help? I don't know, in my heart I know what they say we should do is essentially, (not all of it) , true, but the problem is, who believes the Government's agenda is for the good of the population? With all the issues with the Government's credebility, I would certainly question their information, even if it may hurt me by not following their advice.

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