I have written about sugar a number of times. To read further check out:
Soft drink makers again pushing sugar WSJ
The sugar addiction cycle – Infographic
How much sugar is in that? Infographic
Push those Omega 3’s.
Tony
9TH MAY 2016 MINA DEAN
In 2014 North Americans consumed an average of about 27 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup each.
Fructose consumption can damage hundreds of genes.
But the good news is that DHA — an omega 3 fatty acid — can reverse this damage, scientists have discovered.
Fructose is a sugar commonly found in the Western diet.
Most of the fructose in the American diet comes from high-fructose corn syrup or is consumed in sweetened drinks, syrups, honey and desserts.
According to the Department of Agriculture, in 2014 each American consumed about 27 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup.
In addition, most baby food and fruit contains fructose.
However, the absorption of the fruit sugar is mostly slowed down by the fibre in fruit.
On top of that there are other healthy components found in fruit which are important for the body and the brain.
Our brain cell membranes…
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The topic of sugar needs to be written over and over. Most blog writers that focus on better health have included at least one post on this subject. People need the message reinforced over and over again to make a difference. Great article to re-blog.
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I just got home after going out for dinner and eating a lot of fish 🙂
Additionally, I also ate more sugar than I normally do… Hm.
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I have a hard time turning down after dinner sweets, too.
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I had whipped cream… for the first time in months! Sometimes it’s allowed 😉 As long as you know your boundaries. But I suppose that goes for everything in life.
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Exactly right. I happen to love whipped cream, too. Have it when I go to the riverboat buffet.
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I normally don’t like it but felt like having some tonight ^^ Life is too short to never let go a little.
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Moderation in all things works every time.
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