I once read that "sugar is the most prevalent drug in our society." While some may disagree with the analysis of sugar as a drug, how many know about the way which the body deals with C12H22O11 (table sugar)? and when you understand how it deals with it, whats the most useful way to prevent the damage from sugar?

The type of sugar in the processed stuff we commonly use is sucrose which usually comes from sugar cane or sugar beets. Your digestive system turns this into glucose which is a key regulator of your body that is naturally produced when you need it.

What you put in through your mouth acts on receptors that control the release of insulin and other neuropeptides from the pancreas, drastically altering how you feel and process food - putting you in sluggish, fat-storing mode.

The consumption of sugar affects the pineal gland in the brain and interferes with it's production of serotonin. Once this is depleted depression can be triggered and a lot of people in this state are often attracted (if not addicted) to sugar products like chocolate, cola and energy drinks such as Red Bull to lift their mood.

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Sugar and Health

Shocking Fact

Sugar turns acidic to a potentially lethal degree when you digest it. If it wasn't for your bodies response of releasing massive amounts of calcium from your bones and teeth to nullify the acid one sugar cube would be enough to kill you. Does that sound terribly far fetched? If you consume a lot of sugar there is a chance that the bones and teeth begin to show the consequences, one of which can be osteoporosis.

Fruits have a different kind of sugar called fructose. If you have cravings for sweet food this is what I recommend!

We usually think of lemon as very acidic but infact it turns very alkaline when it hits your digestive system, does that sound crazy to you? It's True! So integrating more lemon into your diet or eating it to balance out sugary foods is a great idea. It can also help cure a number of afflictions. If you do not like the taste of it on it's own, you can try putting a slice in a glass of water or herbal tea. Another great idea I bet many will enjoy is squeezing a half lemon over a portion of rice!

Sugar Substitutes

Before you rush to switch to diet drinks I want to briefly inform you about aspartame, though I'm aware that many of you will have heard about it already. It has been alleged that aspartame (present in most sweeteners and "diet" alternatives as well as "sugar free" chewing gum) is yet worse than sugar and can be responsible for all sorts of negative effects ranging from headaches to brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma.

Stevia Leaf Powder which is a natural powder taken from the Stevia plant is a good substitude. The same FDA that won't ban aspartame ruled that it may not be sold as a sugar substitute but only as a dietary suppliment under industry pressure, even against it's own regulations. Stevia Leaf Powder has no calories or carbohydrates, no effect on blood sugar (very suitable to diabetics and persons suffereing from hypoglucaemia) and is not bad for your teeth - infact when mixed in a glass of water it can be used as a mouth wash. It is widely available on Ebay.com and Ebay.co.uk or from other sources online.

I hope you found this article useful and informative, please link to all your friends. Good Health to you all.

Sugar and health has a lot of issues surrounding it.  But, remember sugar is bad for you generally.  Also, do not accept substitudes like aspartame, they are worse.

Sorces and Further Reading

How Sugar Affects You:

Lemons in Diet:

Aspartame:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GdvRfKWYnjU This one is great and cites sources
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=dv9pIUVdmpw Media - Carcenogenic?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspartame_controversy

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Shocking Fact

• Sugar turns acidic to a potentially lethal degree when you digest it
• If it wasn't for your bodies response of releasing massive amounts of calcium from your bones and teeth to nullify the acid one sugar cube would be enough to kill you
• Fruits have a different kind of sugar called fructose. If you have cravings for sweet food this is what I recommend

Sugar Substitutes

• It has been alleged that aspartame (present in most sweeteners and "diet" alternatives as well as "sugar free" chewing gum) is yet worse than sugar and can be responsible for all sorts of negative effects ranging from headaches to brain tumors, brain lesions, and lymphoma.
• Stevia Leaf Powder which is a natural powder taken from the Stevia plant is a good substitude.

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