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...?

seranita

17th Mar 2012 12:59pm

When I had a candida problem I was taken off all sugar, This was very difficult as nearly all food that has been manufactured in any way has SUGAR and usually a high percentage.Following this change of eliminating sugar, I found all veggies tasted entirely different and most tasted a natural sweet taste. I found I could appreciate my food much more.In later years I have relaxed that and love dark chocolate for e.g. However I have a blocked tear duct, and flushing it did not work.I find if I overindulge in sugar, e.g. cakes, biscuits chocolate, my eye "tear" streams down my face all day.My granddaughter asked me one day if I was upset with her as she could see the wet down my face!!
I do not have a weight problem, never have had, so that does not effect me."Sweet Addin" is a bi-product of wine making and was recommended to me at one stage as safe and natural substitute..I say beware of many substitutes which are nasty chemicals.
I am appalled to see so many children and young folk while out shopping eating sweet sticky foods, and drinking so many sugar added drinks.

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