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...?

marianne

18th Mar 2012 12:43pm

i was watching that show about sugar. my father-in-law and husband were both there and we found it very interesting. however, in conversation it was obvious to me that they think its someone else whose health problems come from what they eat, but their family its not their fault ie genetic, slow metabolism etc. My mother-in-law got diabetes at 40 and she was well known for her sweet tooth. but they could not accept the two were linked, because her mum got diabetes as well. I'll bet her mum was a sweet tooth too!
All these excuses for medical problems from life style and diet is letting people of the hook. I think doctors should stop all this and tell people more clearly thats its most likely what they are eating that is causing the medical problem

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