We sometimes hear about the connection between sugar and health problems but we’ve probably also heard that there’s no truth in it. So is sugar bad for your health or not?
My own research and experience suggests that YES sugar is probably our number one enemy when it comes to protecting our health. If we could manage it in very small portions then all would be okay, but we over consume it by the bucket loads and it does contribute to many health conditions.
100 years ago people only consumed 10 grams of sugar per year, now on average people are consuming their body weight in sugar per year. Now that’s a HUGE contrasting difference isn’t it. I remember watching Jamie Oliver give a speech on sugar and he pushed out a wheelbarrow full of sugar and tipped it onto the stage as a demonstration of how much sugar kids were eating. That was a pretty visual and quite a shocking realisation that there really is a major problem going on and it’s affecting the health of every nation worldwide.
Is Sugar Bad For Your Health? Here’s what the scientists have to say
There are hundreds of studies going on but the truth is that this information is going to take a while to become mainstream knowledge because sugar is deeply embedded within our system. I think one of the best things you can do for your health is quit the sugar!
Some other great resources on sugar and your health
A recent video hosted on Australian TV show Catalyst where Dr Robert Lustig and Gary Taubes talk about sugar and health. View it here
An amazing 10 part video series created by Dr Robert Lustig and colleagues about obesity, health, sugar, hormones and more. Well worth the time to watch the whole series. View it here.
A video with the experts named above and their research on sugar. View it here.
It’s worthwhile investing the time to learn about the wide reaching effects of sugar on your health.
Personally I know I feel better without sugar in my diet.
What about you, do you live without sugar or still find it ruling you?
Jedha
P.S. If you need help to quit the sugar, try my 7 day detox program. It will help set you on the right track with sugar and helps boost energy and kick start weight loss too 
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