A spoonful of Sugar

Got some great information from MRC the other day that I just wanted to share.  I don't think that we really realize it but Sugar is not the best thing for you especially from the aspect of trying to live a healthier lifestyle.

Did you know.....

• Sugar can suppress the immune system.
• Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance
• Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, and concentration difficulties.
• Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
• Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity
• Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs) while elevating 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 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 again process, causing wrinkles and grey hair
• Sugar can increase 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
• 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
• Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver
• Sugar can increase kidney size and can produce pathological changes in the kidney
• Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention
• Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance
• Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines
• Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases the risk of blood clots and strokes

So as you can see Sugar has effects that are not the best for being able to live the healthiest lifestyle and lose the weight that we are trying to lose. So hopefully this gives you some food for thought.