I read a great article today about sugar. Main point: stay away from it. "But!" you say, "What about my brownies and cheesecake?!" Don't worry. Great substitution suggestions are provided. Here are the main points:
- Sugar wrecks our immune system!
- Fake sugar substitutes hurt our brain.
- Sugar strips us of much-needed minerals.
- Weight loss is futile if we succumb to sugar cravings.
Read the following article. Let me know what you think. Where can we find xylitol?
http://www.maryvancenc.com/2012/06/sweeteners-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/
I think that our bodies have adapted to the poor sugar-filled diet we have these days. If we cannot make our treats in our own kitchen, we should at least put a strict limit on what we do consume. Friday date night is a great time for sweets--but even that might be too frequent!
Image source: http://authoritynutrition.com/6-healthy-sugars-that-can-kill-you/
