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AMANDA CALLEN
Model, Nutrionist |
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First of all: Sugar is everywhere
It's in plain sight in many foods, such as cereals, cakes, cookies and lollies. But it's also lurking under many different names in products that you might never suspect. Foods such as canned soup and spaghetti sauce can also be heavy on the sugar. One of the biggest culprits are Thai dishes (yes yes I know there are |
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a lot of vegetables in a ‘Garlic and Basil Vegie Tofu Stirfry’ but the amount of sugar in the sauces at some of these places..did you not wonder why it can taste so good?!)
So what’s the problem with eating sugar? Well how much time do you have? Actually.. How much page space do I have?
Here are a few of the charges sugar has been accused of:
Sugar can suppress the immune system
Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in the body,
Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children
Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides
Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases)
Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function, the more sugar you eat the more elasticity and function you loose
Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins
Sugar leads to chromium deficiency
Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose
Sugar causes copper deficiency
Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium
Sugar can weaken eyesight
Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine |
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Sugar can cause hypoglycemia
Sugar can produce an acidic digestive tract
Sugar can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children
Sugar malabsorption is frequent in patients with functional bowel disease
Sugar can cause premature aging
Sugar can cause tooth decay
Sugar contributes to obesity
High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis
Sugar can cause changes frequently found in person with gastric or duodenal ulcers
Sugar can cause arthritis
Sugar can cause asthma
Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections)
Sugar can cause gallstones
Sugar can cause heart disease
Sugar can cause appendicitis
Sugar can cause multiple sclerosis
Sugar can cause hemorrhoids
Sugar can cause varicose veins
Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users
Sugar can lead to periodontal disease
Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis
Sugar causes food allergies
Sugar can contribute to diabetes
Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children
How about just trying a ‘sugar free week’?
Note: This does not mean eating ‘sugar free’ chocolate bars and lollies, because just as nasty (if not more) are artificial sweeteners!
If you crave something sweet, have a piece of fruit. I know that sounds very cliché, but it sounds more appealing than brown rice right?
Yes that’s right, brown rice used to be regarded as a sweet food, This must have been before Mars Bars were invented…?
Once you are weaned off this white devil powder, reward yourself with something naturally sweet. Experiment with other natural sweeteners such as Black Strap Molasses, Agave or Stevia (a naturally sweet herb) all available from your local health food shop.
Some great recipes are available on the internet- search for vegan raw cheesecake and knock your socks off
Oh also remember, just because it’s in the health food shop doesn’t mean its good for you. Some of those Muesli bars have more sugar than those ‘chocolate flavoured sugar bars’
J xx |
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