Sugar is Sweet

Don’t be fooled by the sugar coated language on labels. Anything ending in “ose” is another name for sugar. Aside from the weight maladies an over indulgence in sugar causes, there are other health concerns associated with it. Refined sugar remains the leading cause of tooth decay along with fructose and lactose. Sugar consumption has also been linked to headaches, skin eruptions, depression, and fatigue. The FDA reports that on average we consume twenty teaspoons of sugar a day. Naturally we’re not standing in front of the sugar bowl with spoons raised; we’re getting it in lots of other ways. Take beverages for example. Most of us grew up on the famous red drink. Our moms thought it was better for us than soda and it wasn’t as expensive. Next time you go to the store check out the label on a packet of unsweetened drink mix.... [read full story]