As Christmas draws near once again, opportunities present themselves to maybe do something
different. Given my previous work history it will come as no surprise to some of you that I am choosing this subject. However, I am not just going to talk about sugars effect on teeth here. With the rising incidence of diabetes worldwide and other life threatening diseases, maybe we should take another look at it? In general we tend to fall into old patterns and
behaviors, especially when it comes to our consumption of sugar and sugar products. We choose not to talk about it because that would mean perhaps not feeding a potential addiction. You may choose not read this. However, I am asking you to as there are some things here which make surprising reading. Please read it
with an an open mind, and be prepared to have
some of your beliefs about sugar squashed. Then maybe, you
will want to strive for a healthier holiday season and a life filled with vitality!
The simplest statement I can make is: SUGAR KILLS! It kills your immune system, preventing the body from
healing. It kills your energy levels. It kills a positive
attitude. It destroys the balance within the body’s hormonal
system. The fact is that all
hormones depend on each other to do their job. When our systems gets short circuited with sugar, hell breaks loose
internally. The body simply shuts down. The communication pathways are
closed. One 8 oz glass of fizzy drink can shut the immune system down for eight
hours. There are hidden sugars in many things we buy - even those we wouldn't expect to find it in. Pickles, Sauces, Savory goods, breakfast cereals, etc.Here is an eye opening mini-list of common breakfast or snack items with their sugar per serving listing:
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Item
|
Quantity
|
Amount
of Sugar
|
Minute
Maid Cranberry Grape Juice
|
16 fl
oz
|
19 tsp
|
Anderson
Erickson Pineapple Orange Banana Lowfat Yogurt
|
1
container
|
12 tsp
|
Fruit
Loops cereal
|
1
serving
|
4 tsp
|
Quaker
Fruit & Oatmeal Strawberry Cereal Bar
|
1
cereal bar
|
4 tsp
|
Nestle
Nesquik Chocolate Milk
|
16 fl
oz
|
13.5
tsp
|
Dragon
Tales Fruit Snacks
|
1 bag
0.9 oz
|
4 tsp
|
Motts
Apple Sauce
|
4 oz
|
5.5 tsp
|
Mountain
Dew
|
20 fl
oz
|
19 tsp
|
Quaker
Fruit & Oatmeal Toasties
|
2 pop
tarts
|
9.5 tsp
|
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Sugar feeds cancer
cells! It completely wipes out your immune system, weakening your
defense line against bacterial infection, illness or disease. Sugar also
promotes depression, fatigue, anger and lack of interest. Not to mention
the cravings for more sugar. Girls and ladies who
suffer from painful menstrual cycles, take a peek at your sugar intake.
Ladies who are suffering from PMS, menopause, endometriosis etc… take a look at
your sugar intake. Those of you who can not stay focused,
who have ADD or ADHD, etc, look a the sugar intake. The list
goes on and on.
Below I have pasted in an article that lists 78 Ways Sugar Can
Ruin Your Health. These have been extracted from a variety of medical
journals and scientific publications.
Read your labels. Some foods will be listed as sugar free,
yet contain many of the other forms of sugar. While sugar substitutes do
not contain calories, they still spike the sugar insulin and make you crave
more sweetened foods.
Here are some forms of sugar and sugar substitutes: brown sugar, concentrated fruit juice sweetener, confectioner’s sugar, corn sweeteners, corn syrup solids, high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin, fructose, galactose, glucose, granulated sugar, honey, invert sugar, lactose, maltose, sucrose, maple sugar, molasses, raw sugar, turbinado, white sugar, sorbitol, isomalt, mannitol, xylitol, aspartame, saccharine, sucralose etc.
Here are some forms of sugar and sugar substitutes: brown sugar, concentrated fruit juice sweetener, confectioner’s sugar, corn sweeteners, corn syrup solids, high-fructose corn syrup, dextrose, maltodextrin, fructose, galactose, glucose, granulated sugar, honey, invert sugar, lactose, maltose, sucrose, maple sugar, molasses, raw sugar, turbinado, white sugar, sorbitol, isomalt, mannitol, xylitol, aspartame, saccharine, sucralose etc.
It is a good idea to use the herb stevia. It is known to be the number one herb to balance the pancreas.
Stevia will not spike your insulin levels and is available in powder
and a variety of liquid flavors. Some people have also had great success
with Agave.
As you read product labels, check out the carb to sugar ratio. If
an item has 38 carbs and 33 of them are sugars, you might want to make a
different choice. A better choice would be a serving that has 39 g carbs
with 8 sugars. A good rule of thumb is to have less than 20% of your overall
carb intake from sugars. If you want to drop body fat… this number should
be considerably lower. It comes down to this: if
you eat foods that are sweetened… you will crave sweetened food.
78 WAYS SUGAR CAN RUIN YOUR HEALTH
In addition to throwing off the body’s homeostasis, excess sugar may result in a number of other significant consequences. The following is a listing of some of sugar’s metabolic consequences from a variety of medical journals and other scientific publications.
SUGAR CAN...
1. Suppress the immune system.
2. Upset the body’s mineral balance.
3. Cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties,
and crankiness in children (and adults).
4. Cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children/adults.
5. Adversely affect children’s school grades.
6. Produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
7. Contribute to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
8. Cause kidney damage.
9. Reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
10. Promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
11. May lead to chromium deficiency.
12. Can cause copper deficiency.
13. Interfere with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
14. Lead to cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, and
rectum.
15. Cause colon cancer, with an increased risk in women.
16. Be a risk factor in gall bladder cancer.
17. Increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
18. Weaken eyesight.
19. Raise the level of a neurotransmitter called serotonin,
which can narrow blood vessels.
20. Cause hypoglycemia.
21. Produce an acidic stomach.
22. Raise adrenaline levels in children.
23. Increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
24. Speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey
hair.
25. Lead to alcoholism.
26. Promote tooth decay.
27. Contribute to weight gain and obesity.
28. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn’s disease and
ulcerative colitis.
29. Cause a raw, inflamed intestinal tract in persons
with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
30. Cause arthritis.
31. Cause asthma.
32. Cause candidiasis (yeast infection/overgrowth).
33. Lead to the formation of gallstones.
34. Lead to the formation of kidney stones.
35. Cause ischemic heart disease.
36. Cause appendicitis.
37. Exacerbate the symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
38. Indirectly cause hemorrhoids.
39. Cause varicose veins.
40. Elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral
contraception users.
41. Lead to periodontal disease.
42. Contribute to osteoporosis.
43. Contributes to saliva acidity.
44. Cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
45. leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
46. Decrease growth hormone.
47. Increase total cholesterol.
48. Increase systolic blood pressure.
49. Change the structure of protein causing interference
with protein absorption.
50. Cause food allergies.
51. Contribute to diabetes.
52. Cause toxemia during pregnancy.
53. Contribute to eczema in children.
54. Cause cardiovascular disease.
55. Impair the structure of DNA.
56. Cause cataracts.
57. Cause emphysema.
58. Cause atherosclerosis.
59. Cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
60. Lower the enzymes’ ability to function.
61. Cause loss of tissue elasticity and function.
62. Cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of
the liver.
63. Increase the amount of fat in the liver.
64. Increase kidney size and produce pathological
changes in the kidney.
65. Overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
66. Increase the body’s fluid retention.
67. Cause constipation.
68. Cause myopia (nearsightedness).
69. Compromise the lining of the capillaries.
70. Cause hypertension.
71. Cause headaches, including migraines.
72. Cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain
waves, which can alter the mind’s ability to think clearly.
73. Cause depression.
74. Increase insulin responses in those consuming
high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
75. Increase bacterial fermentation in the colon.
76. Cause hormonal imbalance.
77. Increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases
risk of blood clots.
78. Increase the risk of Alzheimer Disease.
I strive to tell you about ways to Heal, Nurture and Uplift your body - when you get the urge for something sweet enjoy a fig or a date, some steamed/raw beets or a lovely baked yam.
My love is with you as you read this. May you be empowered to make choices and changes that lift you up, fill you will Energy, and increase your Vitality.
Oh....and by the way
Merry Christmas!
I strive to tell you about ways to Heal, Nurture and Uplift your body - when you get the urge for something sweet enjoy a fig or a date, some steamed/raw beets or a lovely baked yam.
My love is with you as you read this. May you be empowered to make choices and changes that lift you up, fill you will Energy, and increase your Vitality.
Oh....and by the way
Merry Christmas!
(some of this information was edited from
Dr. Nancy Appleton’s book “Lick the Sugar Habit”.)
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