The oh-so-sweet topic of sugar has become a polarising subject in the world of ‘healthy living’. In the blame game of lifestyle diseases like diabetes, obesity and heart disease, sugar rates highly as the number 1 suspect, and for good scientific reason.
Of course there are many things that contribute to this, but without doubt the increase in consumption of processed foods that are high in sugar and refined grains and vegetable oils are a large factor.
Today we take a closer look at sugar and the modern diet and why so many people are fatter and sicker than ever before. This is a must read.