Other Names for Sugar
If you see any of these, you're looking at ADDED SUGAR:
brown sugar
brown rice syrup
coconut sugar
confectioner’s powdered sugar
corn syrup
corn syrup solids
dextrose
fructose
high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)
honey
lactose
malt syrup
maltose
maple syrup
molasses
palm sugar
raw sugar
sucrose
sugar
white granulated sugar
Even organic foods or GMO-free foods might contain added sugars — just because the added sugars are organic doesn't make them healthy. If you want to get a little shock try looking at the sugar in organic cereals, granolas, energy and protein bars, crackers, pasta sauces, breads, yogurts, salad dressings and etc.
Why is sugar so bad for me?
*Feeds cancer cells
*Causes inflammation
*Linked to weight gain and obesity
*Spikes blood sugar
*Accelerates aging
*Makes the body acidic so diseases and cancer can thrive
*Highly addictive
What sugars are ok to consume?
Stevia and Xylitol (the only ones that are natural and do not spike your blood sugar)
CLICK HERE for some sugar-free, clean eating recipes!
Copyright, 2014, Jackie Mart. For further information about this blog, or Optimum Wellness LLC, contact Jackie Mart at 712.790.5883 or Jackie@OptimumWellnessMN.com. As a holistic nutrition and lifestyle coach, I will support you in taking steps to a healthier and happier you. My goal is to help you create an art of balance in your life. You will also learn how important balance between primary foods (relationships, physical activity, sleep, career and spirituality) and secondary foods (organic food and whole food) is.
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