Sugar
Facts
- 3 ounces of sugar can actually suppress your immune system within 30 minutes of consumption–a response that can last up to 5 hours
- The average American consumes approx. 9 – 12 ounces of sugar/day ~ 4 x the recommended amount
- Over consumption of sugar can weaken the immune system and cause other allergy’s or lack of ability to resist allergens
- Refined sugar drains the body of vitamins and minerals that are needed
- 10 percent of the weight of food that people eat each year is sugar
- 1 can of soda has 40 grams of sugar or, 10 teaspoons of sugar.
- A 64 ounce fountain drink has over 53 teaspoons of sugar
- Since 1970 the American diet has 19 percent more sugar in it daily
- The daily recommended intake of sugar for Men is 36 (9tsp) grams, and Women 24 grams (6tsp). (Daily intake includes sugars from fruit as well)
- How does this translate? 1 large apple apple is about equivalent to the daily intake recommended for sugar, or 2 cups apple sauce, 2 large bananas, 1 large naval orange, or approx. 1 ½ tablespoons of honey
Symptoms
- Tooth decay
- fatigue,
- nervousness,
- restlessness,
- lack of concentration,
- headaches
- depression,
- brain fog,
- sensitivity to alcohol,
- allergies,
- hypoglycemia,
- and cravings for sweet foods,
- obesity,
- diabetes,
- autoimmune disease,
- gallstones, and bowel problems
- Swelling
- Joint Pain
Hidden Ingredients
- molasses,
- honey,
- sorghum,
- corn syrup,
- high fructose corn syrup,
- glucose,
- fructose,
- lactose,
- dextrose,
- sucrose,
- galactose,
- maltose,
- concentrated juices,
- 20 percent of ketchup or more is sugar
- ½ cup of packaged spaghetti sauce has over 3 teaspoons of sugar
- Low fat and fat free ingredients may be low on the fat side of things but they are loaded with sugar, and sugar calories turn to fat…ahha!
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