Sugar is Not So Good For You
Hailey Hurowitz
10/30/12
Experts have said that sugar is a poison that is killing us all. We need sugar in our bodies, but what we don't need is an excessive amount. Naturally occurring sugars in fruits, veggies, and milk are perfectly fin for you though. It is added sugars like sweeteners that are really bad for you. Some major companies are actually getting on board with this though. In the past four years, cereal brands have cut back on sugar, the milk industry recently lowered the amounts in chocolate milk served in schools, and Walmart is aiming for 10% less added sugar in select foods by 2015.
The love for sugar is in you DNA. Researchers have found two sweet-receptor genes that can predict a preference for sweets. The American Heart Association recommends most women get no more than 24 grams of added sugar per day. Thing is, the average American woman eats about 18 daily teaspoons. Sugar is hidden in unlikely foods, from salad dressing to crackers, which can push you past 24 grams. Eating too much sugar can cause fat buildup in the liver, which can lead to health problems. As sweet as some of foods may taste, they contain relatively small amounts of sugar. Plus, nature's packaging comes with essential vitamins and minerals, along with water and fiber that slow the release of sugars into the bloodstream and prevent insulin spikes.
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http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/health/sugar-bad/index.html?hpt=he_c2
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