Food & Drink

What's the deal with sugar?

Food & Drink

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...?

kfactor
  • 19th Mar 2012 08:10pm

Hi Trudy,
I'm not sure if there is a easy solution to this problem. I have to pay very close attention to the amount of sugar my family uses. And I believe that it is vital that all families monitor their children. We have an obscene amount of overweight children (not to mention adults as well) - who don't know what vegetables are, or that it is good for you to play outside and interact with others. Education on nutrition and proper table manners, should start at home with a return to families sitting down together for the evening meal, instead of relying on fast food outlets. I know this sounds very very old fashioned, and with both parents having to work it is not easy, however try to take time out, maybe just one night a week, to sit down to a properly balanced dinner. Who knows, you might even get to know the kids better!!
Take care


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