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...?

Anonymous

17th Mar 2012 06:48pm

I think it all comes down to the parents. Parents need to take responsibly for what they are feeding their families. No we don't need another tax, we already pay enough and also to the comments saying that the schools should be teaching it. Teachers were trained to teach our chn not take over the roles that parents have. If you choose to have a family - it is your responsibly to nurture, care and provide a healthy environment for your chn. People need to stop trying to pass the buck and take responsibly for their own actions. I use brown sugar and only ever half the amount in recipes, that is my choice.

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