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...?

jatz50

17th Mar 2012 11:23am

If the Govt were to put a tax on sugar we know who is going to pay for that?? US!!. Sugar has always been a part of our lives and it is up to the individual how they handle it all. I don't want the Govt telling me what I can and can't eat now. I cut out putting sugar in my coffee and tea a few years ago now.

Years ago in my teens I was able to eat anything and didn't put on any weight. It is when you hit your 40s, believe me things change if you don't watch your sugar/fat intake. I am not overweight, am the right weight for my height but I have Diabetes type 2. Am only controlling it with just diet and I don't scimp out on eating chocolate or sweet things. Everything just has to be in moderation.

I can't stand to use sweeteners because they don't agree with me plus they are bad for you. It is only recently that a new product has come onto the market and I found out about it in a diabetes magazine.
It's called Natvia, is a 100% natural sweetener. There is only 0.6 calories per serve in the sachet whereas a teaspoon of usual sugar is 16 calories. Low G.Is. Low Carbs and nothing artificial. No nasties like Aspartame, no Saccharin, no Sucralose plus Fructose free.
I used to put honey on my cereal but found it more fattening so now use just one sachet of Natvia....is great.

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