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...?

sweetsunshine

17th Mar 2012 09:13am

sugar cane is a natural substance and we were meant to eat it, our brains need a certain amount of glucose to function properly.
However I agree that we should be able to control our intake better. I am all for better labeling for the "hidden sugars". Many low fat products are laced with extra sugar for taste.
As a diabetic it is VERY frustrating having to check whether foods like bread etc have got added sugar! I expect it to be in cake and biscuits, so I limit my intake, but added sugar to meal bases etc is very annoying! Don't get me wrong - diabetics need sugar too - we have the same brain after all - LOL!
As for all you healthy people out there - I'm happy for you, but spare a thought for those of us who aren't - where too many "hidden sugars" over the course of the days can mean coma or death!!
To combat all the energy intake via too much sugar for healthy people, just get more active and you'll burn it off. Cheers....

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