Day 37: Knowing Why Sugar is Bad For Us
March 9th, 2010 | 
Author: Day 37: Knowing why sugar is bad for us
In America many people consume between two to three pounds of refined sugar every week. The refined sugar is being processed in so many foods. These foods are not just sweets. Sugar in large quantities can be found in peanut butter, mayonnaise, bread, ketchup and many other categorically “non-sweets” products.
Do most of us know why refined sugar is really bad for us? Refined sugar is bad for us because it raises the insulin level in our blood, depressing the immune system. When our immune system is depressed then your ability to fight disease is weakened. Also refined sugar can cause weight gain, speed the aging process, contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children …I can go on and on about why refined sugar is bad for us. Tomorrow I want to share what might help you to stop eating refined sugar.
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