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...?

pebbles

21st Apr 2012 11:07am

Sugar is toxic to many people our bodies have trouble processing it sugar is in all processed foods , even natural sugars are bad for some of us like fructose found in fruit , highly processed sugars like corn syrup and wheat glucose as well , there needs to be an emphasis on regulating the amount of sugar and salt that goes into processed foods , and an almighty push for eating more unprocessed foods , , i use a sugar substitute for cooking and every day , my sugar substitute in natvia which is a natural sugar alternative made from a plant called stevia .

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