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The Average American consumes around 2 to 3 lbs of sugar a week due to its ubiquitous use in almost all foods that we eat (processed foods, fast foods, condiments, etc.) The biggest drawback of sugar is its effect on the body’s insulin level. Sugar spikes (increases) insulin which in turn prevents the release of GH (growth hormone) which depresses one’s immune system making you more susceptible to disease. Insulin spikes also promote fat storage making way for faster weight gain. There are 4 types of simple sugars that most nutrionists agree are harmful to ones health when consumed in amounts in excess of 15% of your carbohydrate intake; sucrose, fructose, honey (yes…honey) and malts. That pretty much means 85% or more of your carb intake should be of a complex variety (see Summary of Macronutrients).

Here are some little known side effects of the over consumption of simple sugars:
Upset mineral balance
Hyperactivity anxiety, depression, concentration difficulty, and crankiness in children
Reduction of HDLs
Elevation of LDLs
Hypoglycemia
Kidney Damage
Tooth Decay
Overly acidic stomach
Excess adrenaline in children
Speed the aging process (wrinkles, grey hair)
Increase risk of weight gain and obesity
Inrease risk of Crohn’s disease and Ulcerative Colitis
Increase risk of diabetes
Decreased glucose (sugar) tolerance
Increase in blood pressure
Food allergies
Cause free radical formation
Toxemia during pregnancy
Artherosclerosis
Periodontal disease
Insulin sensitivity
Enlarged liver
Fatty liver
Eczema in children
Pancreas damage
Headaches/Migraines
Increased risk of stroke due to blood clots

Just some sugar-less food for thought…