Monthly Archives: October 2015

Raging Hunger.  A chronic intake of the sugar fructose can lead to leptin resistance. Leptin is the hormone that tells your body, “I’m full.” If you develop leptin resistance, you never get that full signal, and develop a drive to … Continue reading →

Cavities.  Eating sweets causes the germs in your mouth to create acid. It is this acid that eats holes in your teeth, forming cavities. Frequent consumption of sweets throughout the day, especially those that are sticky or acidic (like soft … Continue reading →

The damage to our health and well-being from excess added sugar in our diets is becoming recognized by the medical community. The American Heart Association recommends that women limit added sugar to 25 grams and men 37 grams a day. … Continue reading →

Our bodies need glucose, a form of sugar, for life. We keep a constant level of glucose in our bloodstream so that every cell has access to it. But we don’t need to consume sugar, especially added sugar (sugar not … Continue reading →

Some foods naturally contain sugar—fruits, 100% fruit juices, milk and other dairy products, and even vegetables. This sugar, perhaps because it is combined with other nutrients (fiber, protein, fat), seems to be processed differently in the body. We know this … Continue reading →