It’s not winter time, but it is time to talk about the white death, sugar. It’s just all around bad for you. With the things we have done to our food and the amount of sugar we consume on a daily basis, it’s no wonder we are in the sad shape we are in currently. Over sugared, and nutritionally defunct.
“…Refined sugar is void of all nutrients, consequently it causes the body to deplete its own stores of various vitamins, minerals and enzymes. If sugar consumption is continued, an over-acid condition results, and more minerals are needed from deep in the body to correct the imbalance. If the body is lacking the nutrients used to metabolize sugar, it will not be able to properly handle and rid itself of the poisonous residues.”
“These wastes accumulate through the brain and nervous system, which speeds up cellular death. The bloodstream becomes over-loaded with waste products and symptoms of carbonic poisoning result.”
Now this doesnt really sound like a product that I want in my body. I’m not sure about you, but for me that’s enough warning signs to put the soda down. But maybe it’s just not that easy to put the soda down?
“…If you have any doubts as to the detriments of sugar (sucrose), try leaving it out of your diet for several weeks and see if it makes a difference! You may also notice you have acquired an addiction and experience some withdrawal symptoms.
…Studies show that “sugar” is just as habit-forming as any narcotic; and its use, misuse, and abuse is our nation’s number one disaster. It is no wonder when we consider all the products we consume daily which are loaded with sugar! The average healthy digestive system can digest and eliminate from two to four teaspoons of sugar daily, usually without noticeable problems, (that is if damage is not already present). ”
One 12 oz. Cola contains 11 teaspoons of sugar, and that’s aside from the caffeine. It’s the sugar that gives you quick energy, but only for a brief time due to the rise of the blood sugar level. But the body quickly releases a rush of insulin, which rapidly lowers the blood sugar and causes a significant drop in energy and endurance. It is easy to see why America’s health is in serious trouble.”
It’s time to kick the can. Even diet soda changes your ph balance. Get with the water program. If you need some flavor put a piece of fruit in it. Try a bit of everything a wedge of lemon, strawberry, lime, cucumber, kiwi, or anything else you would like.
Excerpts from http://macrobiotics.co.uk/sugar.htm visit them for more info.
Stay thirsty my friends, and stay away from sugar!
