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Today’s Topic: Sugar

“ Sugar” the Bad News for Our Nutrition and Health "What's the real story on using sugar? What does it do to our body and does it get turned into fat?" All sugars are carbohydrates = “simple carbs ” 41 grams of carbs and 41 grams of sugar

PER SERVING 8 fl oz% DV* Calories100- Total Fat (g)00 Sodium (mg)201 Total Carbs (g)289 Sugars (g)28- Protein (g)0- “ Sugar” the Bad News for Our Nutrition and Health Nutrition Info Serving size 8 fl oz (240 mL) For More Information on Serving Sizes

Nutrition Facts Serving Size 1/2 cup dry (40g) Serving Per Container see UPC table Calories 150 Calories from Fat 25 % Daily Value Total Fat 3 g4% Vitamin A0% Saturated 0.5g2% Vitamin C0% Polyunsaturated 1g Calcium0% Monounsaturated 1g Iron10% Cholesterol 0mg0% Sodium 0mg0% Total Carbohydrate 27g9% Dietary Fiber 4g15% Soluble Fiber 2g Insoluble Fiber 2g Sugars 1g Protein 5g Calories per gram: Fat 9 Carb 4 Protein 4 Source: “ Sugar” the Bad News for Our Nutrition and Health

Sugars, brown Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 380 kcal 1580 kJ Carbohydrates g - Sugars g - Dietary fiber 0 g Fat0 g Protein0 g Water1.77 g Thiamin (Vit. B1) mg 1% Riboflavin (Vit. B2) mg 0% Niacin (Vit. B3) mg 1% Vitamin B mg2% Folate (Vit. B9) 1 μg 0% Calcium 85 mg9% Iron 1.91 mg15% Magnesium 29 mg8% Phosphorus 22 mg3% Potassium 346 mg 7% Sodium 39 mg3% Zinc 0.18 mg2% Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database Sugar, granulated Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz) Energy 390 kcal 1620 kJ Carbohydrates g - Sugars g - Dietary fiber 0 g Fat 0 g Protein 0 g Water0.03 g Riboflavin (Vit. B2) mg 1% Calcium 1 mg0% Iron 0.01 mg0% Potassium 2 mg 0% Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. Source: USDA Nutrient database “ Sugar” the Bad News for Our Nutrition and Health

 blood sugar levels  Empty of nutrition, but high in calories?  Sluggish and energy levels slump “ Sugar” the Bad News for Our Nutrition and Health

Guess how much pound of sugar average American consumes? Answer: 2-3 pounds of sugar each week Highly refined sugars (table sugar), dextrose (corn sugar), and high-fructose corn syrup Bread, breakfast cereal, mayonnaise, peanut butter, ketchup, spaghetti sauce, and a plethora of Microwave foods.

How Can Tell if Your Blood Sugar is Not Being Kept Even?  Are you rarely wide awake within twenty minutes of getting up?  Do you need a cup of tea or coffee, a cigarette or something sweet to get you going in the morning?  Do you fall asleep in the early evening or need naps during the day?  Do you often feel drowsy or sleepy during the day, or after meals?

 Do you avoid exercise because you don’t have the energy?  Is your energy level now less than it used to be?  Do you get dizzy or irritable if you go six hours without food?  Do you get night sweats or frequent headaches? * If you answer YES 4 or more times, there is a strong possibility your body is having difficulty keeping your blood sugar even.

 medium-burning carbohydrate  lower glycemic index Vs. Running your metabolic engine on jet fuel, and the human metabolic engine was not designed to run on jet fuel. Biochemical Events

Causes bodies to produce too much insulin cancer cells So What Happens?

Did you know that: 1. Sugar can suppress your immune system and impair your defenses against infectious disease 2. Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, billiard tract, lung, gallbladder and stomach 3. Sugar can cause atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease 4. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines 5. Sugar can cause depression 6. Sugar can increase your risk of Alzheimer's disease 76 Ways Sugar Can Ruin Your Health?

9 Foods Not to Give to Your Kids High Fructose Corn Syrup and Obesity

How Much Sugar You are Consuming  For 1 serving, look for the amount of sugar listed on the “Nutrition Facts” panel  To calculate the teaspoons of sugar in a food item: Total grams of sugar # of teaspoons 4 of sugar in that item =

“Worst Drink In America?”

Sugar Content of a Soda Drink Sugar Demo

Today’s Health Tips What can you do to break the habit?  Limit added sugar in your diet?  Should you avoid all sugar or carbohydrates? Taking sugar with protein, fat, and fiber help your body process sugar in a more healthful way

 Example 1:  Example 2: Healthier Snack vs. Putting The Information To Work For You

The Bottom Line

 Read the label on all processed foods  Be familier with Sugar Terminologies - Corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, sucrose, dextrose, honey, molasses, brown sugar  Food Journal  Change one behavior a week  Natural sweetness of whole fruits or no-sugar added juices  Buy unsweetened food and beverages Tips To Break The Sugar Habit 1

 Gradually decrease the amount in your coffee or tea  Don't substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar  Abstinence makes the heart grow fonder - Allow yourself small portions of sweets on occasion  Quench your thirst with flavored waters Tips To Break The Sugar Habit 2

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