Your body needs a little sugar. Natural sugar is the best option. Unfortunately, we tend to use quite a bit of added sugar.
While sugar is sugar and no added sugar is good for you, there are some sugar choices that are better than others. That’s not to say they are healthy, but they are less harmful than poor sugar choices. The key is Continue reading ““Better” Sugar Choices”
Updated: Jan 2018
Our bodies need some glucose, but excessive sugar consumption is bad for our body and brain. How much sugar is okay to have? How much sugar is excessive? Do you even have an idea of how much sugar you consume per day?
According to the ADA (American Diabetes Association) and AHA (American Heart Association) Continue reading “How Much Sugar Should You Have a Day?”
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
I challenge you to cut back on the amount of added sugar you are consuming. Harmful sugar / Healthier sugar is still sugar. In excess, it still does harm to your body. Continue reading “Sugar Challenge”
Are you able to recognize all the names for sugar in your food? Some of it can be tricky. There are usually several kinds used in a product.
It’s important to know what you are eating. Ultimately, it’s just better to make it yourself so you have more control over what you put in your body. You only have one you after all, so take care of it. If you have to have sugar, some choices are better than others. I’ll save that for another post.
It doesn’t matter what it is called, it is still sugar. If you have too much it will adversely effect your health. Continue reading “Spotting Sugar in Your Food”
“If you find honey, eat just enough- too much of it, and you will vomit.” Proverbs 25:16
Everyone loves a little sugar every now and then. However in the U.S. our sugar intake has become excessive. This leads to all sorts of health risks for us. Ever wonder how sugar can hurt your health? Continue reading “12+ Health Risks Linked to Excessive Sugar Consumption”
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