The fruitarian diet, while I am not saying you need to follow it (it is a fad diet), proves that it is the QUALITY of sugar, not the quantity of sugar that is troublesome. In many cases it has actually reversed diabetes, proving that eating a lot of sugar is not the cause of diabetes and other health problems associated with sugar it's the refined shnit we eat that causes diet related diabetes.
Nutritional data / substitution facts on Rolodex or Index cards by WLI
Nutritional data / substitution facts on Rolodex or Index cards by WLI
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Sugar fear
Sugars are NOT the same. The sugar we eat in the Standard American Diet IS bad for you. It is bleached, refined and ALL the benfits are taken out of it.
Sugars are NOT the same. The sugar we eat in the Standard American Diet IS bad for you. It is bleached, refined and ALL the benfits are taken out of it.
- 9 Surprising Foods With More Sugar Than a Krispy Kreme Doughnut - this article makes me mad because it is assuming ALL sugars are the same.Sugar from fruit is NOT the same as table sugar.
Sugar/sweeteners can be good for you!
- The 4 Safest Sugar Substitutes and a Few to Avoid Completely from Nutrition Action - "Coconut sugar, maple syrup, and natural sweeteners are best" 1.Erythritol.2.Xylitol.3.Stevia leaf extracts.4.Neotame
- Jane Says: It’s Sugar That’s Bad for You—Not Sugarcane and Its Byproducts @Take Part - "Raw sugarcane juice, long enjoyed with lime and a pinch of salt throughout the tropics and subtropics, has found its way to Los Angeles farmers markets and juicing websites, where it’s touted as a wonder food, in part because of its polyphenols—naturally occurring chemical compounds with antioxidant properties—and low glycemic index."
- Saccharum officinarum (sugar cane) @kew - "Sugar cane has also been used medicinally. In southern Asia it has been used to treat a wide variety of health complaints from constipation to coughs, and has been used externally to treat skin problems. Both the roots and stems are used in Ayurvedic medicine to treat skin and urinary tract infections, as well as for bronchitis, heart conditions, loss of milk production, cough, anaemia, and constipation. Some texts advise its use for jaundice and low blood pressure."
**I personally think that Coconut Sugar and PURE cane sugar are the best substitutes for traditional table sugar. Sucanat is the best substitute for brown sugar, in my opinion. Try different sweeteners and see which ones you like the best! Different sweeteners work for different things.
- @Sugar and sweetener guide
- Maltodextrin - ""The Good: Though maltodextrin is technically a complex carbohydrate because of it’s sugar content, it’s high glycemic index means it goes through the digestive system super fast. There are 2 instances where this is a good thing. 1) After a hard workout, maltodextrin will quickly get energy and protein (if accompanied) to your muscles. That’s why the Results and Recovery drink has some in there along with Dextrose (a sugar that maltodextrin mimics). 2) During a long workout (aka marathons), maltodextrin’s quick absorption by the body and low osmolality (It doesn’t absorb much water) make it a good candidate to give energy while not dehydrating you." Note: Was on my harmful ingredients page, but after more rearech it doesn't seem as horrible as people say.
- Jaggery
- There is not much difference calorie-wise between sugar and jaggery, but sugar is mostly empty calories whereas jaggery contains various minerals and vitamins.- Buzzle
- Jaggery Vs. Sugar @Buzzle - It is a traditional unrefined sugar, which is consumed in Asia, Africa, Latin American, and also the Caribbean. It is made from concentrated sugarcane juice, but the molasses are not separated, as is the case with sugar. The color of jaggery can vary from golden brown to dark brown.► Since, it does not go through additional processing, some of the natural vitamins and minerals are retained, although some of them do get depleted, due to the boiling process.IIn Ayurveda, it has been used to treat various ailments. It is also said to be rich in iron, apart from the various vitamins and minerals. It is eaten in small slices along with a dessert or it can also be combined with various other ingredients to make a variety of dishes.The taste can be compared to brown sugar or any other raw sugar. Normally, it is brown in color, but the color is dependent on the base ingredient used to make itt."
- Jaggery Health Benefits, Usage, Side Effects – Full Ayurveda Details @Easy Ayurveda - Dhauta – washed / semi-refined. Adhauta – unrefined, unwashed.If it is not prepared properly, it causes intestinal worms, increases chances of Kapha disorder in marrow, blood, fat tissue and muscles.Old jaggery is good for heart, and should be consumed. So, jaggery should be at least one year old for its usage.Freshly prepared jaggery increases Kapha and causes indigestion.
- What is Jaggery? @ Organic Facts
- Benefits of Jaggery @ Organic Facts
- What is an Ice Cream Bean (Inga Edulis)
- Black Sapote: The Chocolate Fruit @ The Fruit Pages - "The Black Sapote is a Tomato-like fruit, 10 x 13 cm. large berry with a thin and firm rind. Its color is shining dark green with brown specs. The fruitflesh is rich, dark brown colored and custard like and is therefore called the Chocolate pudding fruit.Complete ripe fruits are often ugly brown.Black sapote's flesh is rich and custard-like, with a sweet, nut-like mild flavor and when ripe fruit pulp is blended with milk, cream or ice-cream, it tastes like mild chocolate." Buy @ Amazon
- Dave Asprey explains the importance of FAT in our diets as a source of FUEL - ".. some are good, some are bad. what about protein? The worst animal protein? Spider venom. That's a protein , I don't think we should be eating that.You can't say protein is good or bad." makes a point. not all sweeteners are good, not all are bad.
- Is Your Chocolate Real? Cacao vs Cocoa: What You Need To Know @ Eat local Grown - "Cocoa is processed cacao that has been roasted at high temperatures. Cacao is made by cold-pressing un-roasted cacao beans. The process of making cacao is minimal and preserves all the antioxidants, while roasting at high temperatures destroys them in cocoa.Let’s take for example a popular brand: Hershey’s chocolates. Like other industrial chocolate makers, for the most part, their products aren’t really chocolate. During their manufacturing process, cocoa butter is mixed with other vegetable oils. This is a cheaper way of producing chocolate but the problem is the final product is something other than “real chocolate”. Most of them also contain sugar or high fructose corn syrup and use soy lecithin as an emulsifier.Studies show that the darker the chocolate, the better. Eat only less-processed chocolate that contains at least 65 percent cacao, recommends Joy DuBost, PhD, RD, an American Dietetic Association spokeswoman. Not only does dark chocolate have a higher concentration of antioxidants than milk chocolate, but milk chocolate is also higher in added sugar and unhealthy fats.Did you know also that dairy inhibits the absorption of antioxidants from cacao? Making your own real chocolate using non-dairy ingredients is the best way to preserve all the health benefits.Cacao contains far more antioxidants per 100g than acai, goji berries and blueberries. It is also rich in minerals like magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper and manganese. Did you know that cacao can increase levels of certain neurotransmitters that promote a sense of well-being? It is the same brain chemical (phenylethylamine) that is released when we experience deep feelings of love."
- Looking for a Corn Syrup Alternative? Consider Brown Rice Syrup @TheKitchn (dot)com - ""Brown rice syrup is made by breaking down rice starches into simpler sugars through an enzymatic reaction, straining the resulting liquid, and then boiling it into a syrup. The result is a thick, light brown syrup with the consistency of honey and the nutty, grassy flavor of cooked brown rice. It's less sweet than sugar, but definitely sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth..."//What is Brown Rice Syrup (yes, it's really good) - // *Brown rice syrup by www.nowfoods.com/retailers @ Youtube
- Chloe Coscarelli's 5 Tips to Veganize Desserts
- **Wholesome Sweeteners (dot) com
- What is Mirin? - "It is a type of rice wine similar to sake, but with a lower alcohol content and higher sugar content. The sugar content is a complex carbohydrate formed naturally via the fermentation process; it is not refined sugar. The alcohol content is further lowered when the liquid is heated."
- Wanna go on a date, sugar. What is Date Sugar? - "Date sugar is a type of sugar found most commonly in natural food stores since it is less processed than more conventional sugars. It is made from dried dates and adds a rich sweetness to recipes, although it will not dissolve when added to drinks. It also does not melt like granulated sugar which can limit its use. It is sometimes promoted as a healthier alternative to brown sugar,
- What are Barhi dates? - "Barhi Dates are a small round Date that is normally sweet and soft but sometimes chewy like a caramel. Barhis have a caramel candy flavor to them."
- What are Honey dates? - "Honey dates are a soft, creamy-textured and sweet-tasting species. They are a delicious eating date that seems to “melt in your mouth,” and are excellent for sweetening recipes; simply remove the pits and add to the recipe.""
- What is monk fruit sweetener? - "In Chinese, it is called luo han guo. It has zero calories and is said to be up to 500 times sweeter than sugar....Today, it is still used for its medicinal properties — the fruit itself is believed to help in treating a cough and sore throat and is also believed to promote a long life (possibly because it is native to a region in China that has an usually high number of residents age 100 or more)."
- What is Chicory root sweetener? - "Chicory doesn't raise blood sugar, but it might trigger reactions in people who are allergic to ragweed pollen and are sensitive to related plants, including chrysanthemums, marigolds, daisies and other members of the Asteraceae/Compositae plant family. Because chicory can stimulate the production of bile, consuming it could theoretically be a problem for people with gallstones, but these are unlikely possibilities.""
- Cacoa vs cocoa - who cares about weight gain, but cocoa and chocolate are heavily processed and stripped of nutrients.
- Sweet coconuts! What is Coconut sugar? - ""If you want to try coconut sugar, shop carefully and read the labels before buying:some brands may be mixed with cane sugar and other ingredients"" ""Coconut sugar (also known as coco sugar, coconut palm sugar or coco sap sugar) is a sugar produced from the sap of cut flower buds of the coconut palm. Coconut sugar has been used as a traditional sweetener for thousands of years in the South and South-East Asian regions where the coconut palm is in abundant supply""It contains trace amounts of vitamin C, potassium, phosphorous, magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and copper. Coconut sugar also provides small amounts of phytonutrients, such as polyphenols, flavonoids and anthocyanidin, and antioxidants. You'll also find the B vitamin inositol, often used as a mood booster, in coconut sugar... Ranks 35 on the Glycemic Index"
- Isn't Doug Funny sweet?. What is Beet Sugar? - "Humans have cultivated beets for thousands of years, and they may be among the oldest of European and Middle Eastern root vegetables. However, their potential as a source of sucrose was not realized until around the 1500s, and it took several hundred more years for a reliably sugar-high varietal of beet to be developed. In the early 1800s, beet sugar processing plants began opening in Europe, and they slowly spread to the United States.""
- Stop being such a sap! What is Maple Syrup? - "In cold climates, these trees store starch in their trunks and roots before the winter; the starch is then converted to sugar that rises in the sap in the spring. Maple trees can be tapped by boring holes into their trunks and collecting the exuded sap. The sap is processed by heating to evaporate much of the water, leaving the concentrated syrup....Maple syrup was first collected and used by the indigenous peoples of North America. The practice was adopted by European settlers, who gradually refined production methods. " Note :"Pure maple syrup is not to be confused with “breakfast syrups” or “pancake syrups” like Aunt Jemima, or basically anything you get at diners and fast food restaurants. Those aren’t made from maple sap at all, but from high fructose corn syrup flavored with an aromatic compound called sotolon, which contains the scent of fenugreek, curry and burnt, caramelized sugar. American labeling laws prevent these imitations from carrying the word “maple” on their labels, but people are still fooled nonetheless." "Grade A and Grade B. Grade A is considered the premiere type that’s meant for eating, while Grade B is so dark that it’s generally only used for cooking or baking. Grade A is broken into three subgrades, which are measured by their translucence: Light Amber, Medium Amber and Dark Amber."
- Check out Sweeteners @ Whole Foods Market
- What is Barley Malt Syrup? - "It contains some minerals and vitamins. It is a natural product and does not contain any chemicals. The enzymes that turn the carbohydrates to sugar occur naturally in the sprouted grains. It is reputed to have a lower glycemic index than table sugar (which is 65). However it contains about 60% maltose (by dry weight) which has a high glycemic index of 105. However it is also a good source of soluble fiber, and this probably helps to reduce the glycemic index, which is probably in the range of about 40. It is useful as a treatment for constipation in infants and for treating irritable bowel syndrome." Glycemic index = 40(ish)
- What is Turbinado sugar? - "Many people consider it to be healthier than both white and brown sugars, since it is generally less processed and refined.
Uses and Storage:Recipes that call for turbinado sugar tend to use it as a replacement for traditional brown sugar. It contains more moisture than regular white or brown sugars, which can be beneficial in things like cookies or muffins. In contrast, one should not replace table sugar with turbinado in recipes that already have several ingredients providing moisture, to avoid making the end product soggy. It is sometimes possible to use turbinado sugar in recipes like these by reducing the amount of another moisturizing ingredient or using less sugar than is called for, but it may take some experimentation to get the final product to come out correctly." - Mol-asses not mo-asses! Health Benefits of Molasses
- What is Coconut Nectar and why is it good for me? - "Provides a Wide Spectrum of 17 Amino Acids.-Has a Relatively Low Glycemic Index of Around 35...-Adds Medium-Chain Fatty Acids for Readily Available Energy.-Mineral-rich: 10x the Zinc and 4x the Magnesium as Brown Sugar"
- What is PURE cane sugar - "Sugar that is derived from sugar cane is often considered the better choice for consumption, as opposed to beet sugar, which is a plant that is grown underground in cooler climates. Sugar cane is the only source of naturally brown sugar. Cane sugar is often the first choice of cooks and bakers, as it tends to melt better, caramelize easier, and taste better.In areas where sugar cane is grown, it is often consumed raw. Fresh cut cane is a common treat is such locations as Hawaii and Cuba. In this form, the cane is chewed on for a while, and then disposed of when the sweet taste diminishes." Note: go for unbleached pure cane sugar, as the table sugar we all love is bleached and all of it's nutrients are gone.
- What is sugarcane juice? How can I drink sugar? [Updated December 2014) - "Not the processed sugar that is found in the sweets aisle at the store. You would die if you drank that stuff like juice.YUCKY! "Sugarcane juice is the juice extracted from pressed sugarcane. It is consumed as a beverage in many places, especially where sugarcane is commercially grown such as Southeast Asia, South Asia, Egypt, Latin America and Brazil.The juice is obtained by crushing peeled sugar cane in a mill. It can be a hand cranked machine, or powered. It is served, often cold, and sometimes with other ingredients such as a squeeze of lemon or lime (in Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Pakistan), pineapple (Brazil), passionfruit, ginger (India, Zanzibar) or ice. In Pakistan it can be served with black salt or mint."
- What is Ginger (not a Spice Girl ) - " In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) and intestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects."
- What is Agave nectar and is it as bad as they say?
- What is Stevia? - "The legal status of stevia extracts as food additives and supplements varies from country to country. In Japan, for example, stevia has been widely used for decades as a sweetener. In some other countries, health concerns and political controversies have led to various restrictions, or outright prohibition. The United States, for example, banned stevia in the early 1990s and only approved some specific glycoside extracts for use as food additives in 2008. The European Union only approved stevia additives in 2011."
- What is Cinnamon? -Manganese, Fiber, Calcium
- What is Sucanat? - " It is naturally gluten-free, vegan, and kosher, and can be substituted for brown sugar in any recipe and it is especially good in chocolate-based recipes, baked goods, BBQ sauces and marinades. It contains trace amounts of iron, calcium, vitamin B6, potassium and chromium. ""
- What is date honey syrup? - ""As one of the Seven Species mentioned in the Torah, dates are referred to as “d’vash” which directly translates to honey. Many scholars believe that the Torah’s mention of honey is actually date honey, or date syrup, rather than the kind produced by bees. Today I will walk you through the process of making this ancient condiment, which can be used in a variety of delicious ways. It can take the place of maple yrup or honey in many recipes, adding a depth of flavor to everything it touches. I often use it to liven up savory dishes or to enhance desserts."
- Alternative Sweeteners for (Raw) Recipes - "Agave Nectar.Barley Malt Syrup.Coconut Nectar.Coconut Sugar.Dates.Erythritol.Lucuma.Maca Powder
Maple Syrup.Mesquite Powder.Molasses.Raisins.Sultanas.Rapadura.Stevia.Yacon Syrup" - homemade raw, vegan chocolate in only 3 or 4 ingredients! - Cacao, Coconut Oil
- What is Chancaca? - .." It is unrefined, and retains many of the impurities that are commonly removed during the process of making white sugar. This dark sugar is used to sweeten many foods, but one of its most common uses is to make chancaca syrup, a sweet liquid that is often flavored with the rind of an orange.When sugar cane is juiced, it produces a dark, rich liquid that is thin and watery. To make sugar, the juice is strained to remove impurities such as bits of leaves and cane. It is then simmered slowly over a low heat for many hours, which causes the water to evaporate. Eventually what is left is a thick brown syrup that is very sweet.This syrup is what chancaca is made from, poured into molds where it sets into solid blocks of dark sugar. These blocks, which are typically may be circular or square, are how this sugar is sold. Many recipes that call for it as an ingredient may refer to using a block of it rather than using some other form of measurement.Despite the impurities, fans of chancaca often maintain that it is far more healthful than regular sugar. The dark color is caused by all of the impurities that are not removed from the product, which may include such things as potassium, iron and magnesium. Unlike white sugar, chancaca provides essential nutrients rather than empty calories. These impurities and their associated nutrients ultimately become a by-product of making white sugar, and are combined to create molasses.
- What is Rapadura?- "Rapadura is an organic, unrefined sugar with a delicious, caramel flavor and a grainy texture. It is not crystallized, like processed sugars. And unlike white sugar, which is void of any vitamins or minerals, rapadura is actually high in nutrients. It’s very easy to bake with, too...substitute 1 cup of rapadura for 1 cup of sugar ....It may give these light foods an overly molassesy flavor too. But in chocolate, apple pies, cakes, coffee, and most other treats, it’s oh-so-delicious."
- Make Your Own Powdered Sugar with Sucanat - "You need two things: A Blender and Sucanat .Put no more than two cups of sucanat in your blender at one time. I poured in four cups the first time I tried and it took forever to get it all “powdered”. Two cups at a time actually saves time, even if you need more than two cups of powdered sugar for a recipe."
- The best cake flour substitute - "Measure out 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Remove 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour and place it back in your flour canister. Replace the removed all-purpose flour with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
- Lucuma Powder - "The pulp of the lucuma fruit is dehydrated to produce the lucuma powder, or flour, which is marketed primarily as a flavoring.Lucuma provides 14 essential trace elements, including a considerable amount of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus, while heavy metal content is low, according to the Ministry of Agriculture in Nanning, China. Lucuma powder contains 329 calories per 100 g. Per 100 g, it contains 87 g of carbohydrates, 2.3 g of fiber, 4 g of protein and 2.4 g of total fat content. It also has 92 mg of calcium per 100 g to keep your bones and teeth strong. Phosphorus is important for bone and protein formation, digestion and hormone balance; lucuma provides 186 mg per 100 g. According to My Fitness Pal, 1 tbsp. of lucuma provides 2 percent of the recommended daily value for iron, which may help stimulate the immune system and improve physical endurance.""
- Carob Chips - to each their own, but I have tried these and they taste like a burned chocolate chip. To me, they taste gross.
- Yacon Syrup - "The Pure Yacon Syrup contains something called Fructooligosaccharide, or FOS which provides half the sweetness of sugar and doesn’t raise blood sugar as it is treated differently than normal sugar or glucose. The sweet taste comes from a powerful concentration of inulin, a complex sugar that metabolizes slowly into FOS. Yacon root is considered to have the highest concentration of FOS (the syrup and powdered versions containing 40-50%). Yacon Syrup and Powder act as a prebiotic, which helps control flora in the intestine. Flora are a group of microscopic organisms that live in our intestinal systems such as Bifidus and Lactobacillus or as Dr. Oz called them “skinny bacteria”. The bacteria help process FOS into short-chain fatty acids, that can help in preventing cholesterol synthesis in your liver and increase tissue sensitivity to insulin. "
- Mesquite Powder - "Mesquite powder, on the other hand, is ground from the pods of the mesquite plant, and has a sweet, nutty, caramel-like flavor, making it ideal for desserts and for use as a natural sweetener. ...Mesquite is high in protein, low on the glycemic index, and a good source of soluble fiber, meaning it digests relatively slowly and does not cause spikes in blood sugar. This gluten-free powder is also a good source of calcium, iron, lysine, manganese, zinc, and potassium."
- What exactly is Xylitol? - "Xylitol is naturally found in low concentrations in the fibers of many fruits and vegetables, and can be extracted from various berries, oats, and mushrooms, as well as fibrous material such as corn husks and sugar cane bagasse,and birch. However, industrial production starts from xylan (a hemicellulose) extracted from hardwoods or corncobs, which is hydrolyzed into xylose and catalytically hydrogenated into xylitol. A study in rats found that xylitol had reduced or nonexistent side effects compared to other artificial sweeteners, and lower caloric value and cariogenicity than sucrose"" Note: I have heard this is okay for the body and I have also heard it is harmful. Not sure which is correct.
- Turbinado Sugar - "turbinado sugar is created with the first sugar cane pressings. Aficionados of the health benefits of turbinado sugar point to its health benefit of less calories than white sugar. However, turbinado sugar attracts moisture with its particularly soft texture.
Spoonful for spoonful, this results in less calories because the weight of the water in the moisture is taken into account. Turbinado sugar is crushed directly from the harvested sugar cane, and the juice is allowed to evaporate naturally then crystallize into its characteristic large crystals, so much of the vitamins and minerals in the sugar cane are retained in the turbinado sugar.""
The dangers of artificial sugars, table sugar & artificial sweeteners
- Invert sugar
- "Inverted or invert sugar syrup is a mixture of glucose and fructose; it is obtained by splitting the disaccharide sucrose into these two components. Compared with its precursor, sucrose, inverted sugar is sweeter-tasting and its products tend to retain moisture and are less prone to crystallization. Inverted sugar is therefore valued by bakers, who refer to the syrup as invert syrup. It is similar to high-fructose corn syrup." - Wikipedia
- Inverted sugar syrup uploaded by Audiopedia
- @ Science of Cooking
- @Sugar and sweetener guide
- Are Retro Sodas Sweetened with Real Sugar? Or High Fructose CANE Syrup?@ Sugar Politics
- A Life Less Sweet: Because you asked...Invert Sugar
- Lead: The Original Artificial Sweetener uploaded by SciShow @ YouTube
- Glycemic Index for Sweeteners @ Sugar And Sweetener Guide - "While many of the other sugar alcohols also have low GIs they can have side effects such as abdominal cramping if taken in even moderate quantities.....Both the natural zero calorie sweeteners such as Stevia, and the artificial ones such as Saccharin have no glycemic index. They do not raise blood sugar at all. This brings up another issue: The human body is programmed to react to the taste of sweet things.Studies have shown that insulin is secreted by the pancreas soon after the sweet taste is experienced on the tongue, whether the substance contains calories or not. The body is fooled by the zero calorie sweetener. It expects glucose to hit the bloodstream and it gets none. This may result in increased appetite soon after."
- What is high fructose corn syrup and why is it bad?
- **How Sugar Messes up Your Liver and Gives You Diabetes @ Inspire Amaze - notice it is taking about refined sugar.
- The 4 Safest Sugar Substitutes and a Few to Avoid Completely from Nutrition Action
- That Sugar Film science: Debunking links to mood, health, fatty liver disease, acne. - All sugar is not bad, refined sugar is bad.
- Why Artificial Sweeteners are Bad For You and the Planet by Elizabeth Seward - "Aspartame (NutraSweet, Equal, NatraSweet, Canderel, Spoonfuls, DiabetiSweet) is a common chemical sweetener with possible side effects that sound like they're out of a horror movie. From hallucinations to seizures to brain tumors, it is hardly worth consuming for the sake of saved calories.3. Sucralose (Otherwise known as Splenda, my past-sweetener of choice), is scary. Recent research suggests that Splenda can enlarge both the liver and kidneys and shrink the thymus gland....skin rashes, panic, diarrhea, headaches, bladder issues, stomach pain, and those side effects don't even sum it up."
- **The Sad Story of Sugar Written by Zahrah @ The RawFoodFamily - I don't really agree with the part about Agave Nectar, it shows that REFINED sugar is horrible,NOT sugar itself.
- **Sneaky Sugar Seductions by Peggy K - notice she talks about refined sugar in heavily processed foods.all sugars are NOT the same.
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