Search:

The Sugar Crisis

There are three main problems with consuming too much sugar: you eat too many calories, it contains almost no nutrients and provokes an insulin response (a fat storage hormone). The calories and total grams of carbs from high sugar foods add up faster than those from complex carbs like potatoes, beans and rice because:

* Sugar is an extremely concentrated carb source so it's easier to eat more calories at one sitting.

* Sugar tastes good. We overeat it out of enjoyment.

* Foods high in sugar are also often high in fat such as pastries, cookies and ice cream.

* Sugar is often consumed as beverages such as sodas and juices. One cola may have as many as 200 calories.

Sugar goes by many names to include fructose, honey, corn sweetener, maltose, high fructose corn syrup, granulated sugar, and glucose just to name a few. Each has the same amount of calories and little or no nutritional value. The only way to find out if these sugars are in the foods you eat is to read labels.

If you are a sugar addict and want to change your nutritional habits try eating the following with each meal.(Eating every 2-3 hours is recommended):

* A lean protein source

* Fruits and vegetables

* Complex carbs

* Healthy fats

These small changes will assist you with weight loss, regulate insulin levels and curb your sweet tooth.

Article Source: http://articleaddict.com

Dr. Lanny Schaffer is an Exercise Physiologist and the President of The International Fitness Academy. Fot more cutting edge nutrition and fitness information go to www.aerobic-exercise-coach.com

Please Rate this Article

Not yet Rated

Click the XML Icon Above to Receive Nutrition Articles Via RSS!

Additional Articles From - Home | Health | Nutrition

Health Benefits of Soyabean - By : Nick Mutt
Are Weight-Loss Foods Actually The Healthy Option? - By : Helen Stevens
Healthy Fundraising Alternatives - By : Jolian Grant
Sports Nutrition Supplements - By : Sporting99 Supplements99
Iguana as a Pet: Guide to Housing and Feeding Iguanas - By : Iain Shimmy
online pharmacy well - By : wisenet
Tips to spot gluten free products - By : dick123
Understanding the Benefits of Ginger - By : Oktay Ozadam
Dietary Supplements – All You Need to Know - By : Nick Mutt
Nutritional Supplements and Vitamin supplements for the Eyes - By : Nick Mutt

	Print This Article

	Add To Favorites
	Email to Friends
	Ezine Ready

Submit Articles
Member Login
Top Authors
Most Popular Articles
Submission Guidelines
Article RSS Feeds

New Stuff
About Us
Free Link Directory
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Sitemap