Sugar

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SUGAR
We can't talk about sweeteners without mentioning the initial culprit - sugar, the natural sweetener.

The average American consumes an astounding 2-3 pounds of sugar each week, which is not surprising considering that highly refined sugars in the forms of sucrose (table sugar), dextrose (corn sugar), and high-fructose corn syrup are being processed into so many foods such as bread, breakfast cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and a plethora of microwave meals.

In the last 20 years, we have increased sugar consumption in the U.S. from 26 pounds to 135 lbs. of sugar per person per year! Prior to the turn of this century (1887-1890), the average consumption was only 5 lbs. per person per year! It was a treat in those days not a major food group. And sugar adds minimal nutritional value to the human diet. In fact, many studies show that sugar could be the cause of many diseases. Cardiovascular disease and cancer was virtually unknown in the early 1900's, now they are widespread. And it is highly addictive. Try to deny it to a child (or your wife.)

According to Dwight Lundell MD sugar is a primary culprit in causing inflammation in the coronary artery system. And it is this inflammation not cholesterol that causes plaque and blockage. Eating massive amounts of sugar is a threat to your health. Read the ingredients on packages and cans. Did you ever wonder why they put sugar in sweet peas? Did you even wonder why sugar is put in everything? Remember Mary Poppins and "A spoonful of sugar makes the medicine go down." Apparently taking sugar with your medicine is a sure way to have you end up needing more medicine...

Here is a list of ways excess sugar can affect your health:

	Sugar can suppress the immune system.
	Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
	Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
	Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
	Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
	Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
	Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
	Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
	Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
	Sugar can cause kidney damage.
	Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
	Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
	Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
	Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
	Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
	Sugar can promote tooth decay.
	Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
	Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
	Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
	Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
	Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
	Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
	High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
	Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
	Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
	Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
	Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
	Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease and inflammation.
	Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
	Sugar causes food allergies.
	Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
	Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
	Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
	Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
	Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
	Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
	Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
	Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
	Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
	Sugar can cause depression.
	Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
	Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
	Sugar can cause hypertension.
	Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
	Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
	Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.
	Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
	Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon.

Footnotes:

Source of this information: www.nancyappleton.com

Links:

	Dr. Mercola.com Read More about how excess sugar can affect you.....
	The Impact of Sugar on Your Health by Laura B Lavalle Less than three minutes to show you how much sugar is in a lot of our food.

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