An insane amount of Halloween candy has come into my home! It probably won't surprise you to learn that I don't like Halloween anymore. It comes down to one major factor--SUGAR! When I see the tons of candy given out at trick-or-treating, it makes me cringe. All I see is high fructose corn syrup, artificial food colorings, preservatives, and other chemical additives. It truly becomes an evil invader in my home!
Sugar has no nutritional value. So, there's really no point in eating it. I know it tastes good, we enjoy eating it, and often crave it, but the bottomline is that it does more harm than good. Here's a few facts to think about:
--Sugar is as addictive as cocaine.
--It is linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, depression, acne, fatigue, dental issues, and many other conditions.
--Most people eat 100% of their daily sugar allowance during breakfast.
--It's found in unexpected foods such as ketchup, crackers, peanut butter, and yogurt.
--1 can of Coke=10 teaspoons of sugar, so 1 soda a day=55 pounds of sugar a year.
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons (about 25 grams) of added sugar for women, and 9 teaspoons (about 36 grams) for men. Children should only consume 3 teaspoons (12 grams) of sugar each day! More than 70% of Americans eat at least 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily!
So, you can see that sugar is an everyday evil, not just a Halloween haunting! Read my next blog to find out how you can win the battle against sugar!
Sugar has no nutritional value. So, there's really no point in eating it. I know it tastes good, we enjoy eating it, and often crave it, but the bottomline is that it does more harm than good. Here's a few facts to think about:
--Sugar is as addictive as cocaine.
--It is linked to obesity, diabetes, cancer, depression, acne, fatigue, dental issues, and many other conditions.
--Most people eat 100% of their daily sugar allowance during breakfast.
--It's found in unexpected foods such as ketchup, crackers, peanut butter, and yogurt.
--1 can of Coke=10 teaspoons of sugar, so 1 soda a day=55 pounds of sugar a year.
The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 teaspoons (about 25 grams) of added sugar for women, and 9 teaspoons (about 36 grams) for men. Children should only consume 3 teaspoons (12 grams) of sugar each day! More than 70% of Americans eat at least 22 teaspoons of added sugar daily!
So, you can see that sugar is an everyday evil, not just a Halloween haunting! Read my next blog to find out how you can win the battle against sugar!