Will Too Much Sugar Kill You?
Sweeteners: High Fructose Corn Syrup, Sugar, Cane Juice, Honey, Agave, Stevia, Brown Rice Syrup
- Is one sweetener “healthier” than another?
- Is HFCS responsible for obesity?
- How much added sugar can our bodies handle?
- Will you get diabetes if you eat too much sugar?
- Is sugar ever a good thing?
- What about naturally occurring sugars in fruit, vegetables, nuts, and dairy?
- Who can benefit from a very low sugar diet?
- Why do I crave sugar when I’m stressed?
Facts
- Sugar can increase inflammation and pain
- Most of our added calories come from fats and flours/grains, not sugar
- Calories from beverages are not as satiating as food calories
- Everyone should consume ALL sweeteners in small amounts
- Sugar-free products are usually not lower in calories
Tips
- Usually, the less sugar you eat the less you’ll crave it
- Don’t switch to artificial sweeteners unless you’re using it as a stepping stone to cut back
- Everyone’s body responds differently to sweeteners and different levels. Find how your body reacts.
Listener Questions
Javi Hernandez – What sweeteners cause cancer?
Evangelina Amador Jr. – I know sugar is not good for us but WHY & how much sugar is an appropriate amount?
Christine Easson – What is worse? Sugar or sweeteners?
Michele Zabs – How long does it take to get rid of the bloat that comes with consuming sugar and/or sweeteners?