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The human body requires carbohydrates to equal only about 2 teaspoons of sugar in the blood at any one time. That requirement can be met through digestion of complex carbohydrates that don't even include fruit. The health problems posed by the refined sugars should not be underestimated. Refined sugar stresses the metabolism, disrupts digestion and wreaks havoc in the brain. It has been connected with health problems ranging from dental decay, obesity, and diabetes to arthritis and cancer.
Sweetness is an enjoyable part of life and nature's sweeteners are full of vitamins and minerals. Learn about the dangers posed by artificial sweeteners and about natural alternatives to white refined sugar including:
• Honey
• Maple syrup
• Sucanat and rapadura
• And others |
