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...?

Martina

18th Mar 2012 08:06pm

I'm so please that Jimmy Oliver being in the public eyes took a stand on this sensitive subject as Sugar.Its a pity that some people don't see the danger of it.If we don't take care of our health we will have to pay a big price to regain it .There is enough pressure on our hospital as it is, to add more. sugar does not make people Obese only but they have a big risk of diabetes that is cripple people around the world.Its not fun when your health is affected with that deadly disease I have family members who is living with that diseases they are loosing their sight its a pity to see them suffering, its like going through a slow death do you think is worth it.I rather sacrifice myself than loosing my health or allow my kids to suffer because they love that sweet poison call white sugar.If I was a minster of health I will put a program of re-education to the public cancel all sugary product its better to stop these product than spending million on how to fix the problem......

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