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...?

spabath

17th Mar 2012 05:07pm

The sugar I eat is usually contained in biscuits, cakes etc. I am usually careful and use Xylitol as a sugar substitute. I read in a health article that sugar is the cause of all evils. Just listened to Tony Ferguson do a presentation of his products at Terry White Chemist to what appeared to be quite of few diabetics. His message was to keep away from all sugars, bread and pastas. He failed to mention sugar substitutes or whole grain low GI pastas which he later admitted to me were okay. I say everything i moderation. We would die of worry if we followed all the health gurus' advice. My blood sugar level is great, don't have high blood pressure or cholesterol and I am 66 years old. Do a lot of exercise and I'm happy in what I do.

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