…. That’s the amount of processed sugar the average British child consumes by the age of 18
Sugar is in the news again as Britain leads the polls in the worst obesity rates in Europe, with the result of significant health consequences and undue pressure on the NHS. And the single biggest cause: Refined sugar
From the Age of 2: British children are consuming 2oz (52 grams) of sugar per day, which is deemed twice the safe level. 26000 under tens were admitted to hospital last year with rotten teeth
A child’s metabolism is set by the age of 3: So allowing children to become overweight in their infancy will give them a lifelong struggle with maintaining a healthy weight as they age
Why is Sucrose Unhealthy?
- In tests, rats that had sugar removed from their diets lived twice as long
- It increases the risk of heart disease
- It suppresses the immunity and increases the risk of breast and colon cancer
- It disrupts the digestion and is a likely contributor to Crohn’s and Ulcerative colitis
- It is likely to increase ADHT, autism, depression, drowsiness and affects spatial awareness
- It causes a temporary rise in blood sugar and can lead to Diabetes
- It increases undesirable LDL cholesterol
- It causes obesity and increases the accumulation of visceral fat
- It causes the excretion of many vitamins and minerals
- It causes tooth decay and accelerates wrinkly skin
What About Diet Products? It is seem logical that you would eat or drink diet products if you were trying to lose weight, but is it that simple? If you consume something which contains a sweetener, like Aspartame for example, it can have the exact opposite effect
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