We all know sugar is bad for you. It has been associated with several diseases , prominent amongst which is type 11 diabetes and it's life threatening complications. Sugar is sadly everywhere. A 500ml bottle of soda contains approximately the equivalent of 14 cubes of sugar! Milk chocholate, biscuits, candies, even beer contain lots of sugar, the list is endless. If you are a fan of chocholate much like myself, then avoid milk chocholate and choose the dark or bittersweet variety, with 50 to 90% cocoa, a powerful antioxidant. In this article I will simply list the many varied and scientifically proven reasons we should all either avoid sugar or have it in moderation ! 1. Sugar also called sucrose suppresses the immune system. 2. Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance. 3. Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children. 4. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. 5...
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