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
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In the last 20
years, we have increased sugar consumption in the U.S. 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
Here is a list
of ways 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.
- 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
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