Healthy Living

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Sweet Nutrition

While we all enjoy the heavenly aroma of cookies in the oven, too much of them will wreak havoc in our earthly temples. No one wants to deny himself the pleasure of sugar on the palate, but saving the sweets for an occasional treat is a prudent idea.

Sugar has been documented in numerous scientific and medical journals for its adverse affects. The short-term symptoms of too much sugar include drowsiness, decreased mental activity with increased physical activity, and moodiness. The Grisanti Report lists 78 ways that sugar can ruin your health over time. Sugar has been linked to suppressing the immune system, raising adrenaline levels in children, and promoting tooth decay. Weight gain and obesity among children is on the increase and much of this is attributed to excessive sugar intake.

Packing a nutritious lunch with fresh fruits, vegetables, and grainy breaded sandwiches may actually increase your child’s learning. Teachers report that students who have had a little protein for breakfast perform better in the morning. Contrastingly, students who drink soda and eat sugary snacks for lunch often perform poorly in the afternoon.

We are likely never to stop indulging in the sugar cane altogether. However, keeping sugar intake to a minimum and saving it for those occasional special events is likely to add to our overall health and longevity.

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