One expert has argued that sugar is harmful enough to be put in the same category as alcohol and tobacco.
Women are recommended to have 25 g of sugar per day - a 20 fl. oz. bottle of Coca-Cola contains 65 g of sugar...
Read more here.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Is sugar actually poisonous?
Sugar in all its disguises, whether the refined stuff, honey or fructose syrup, is responsible for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer, according to Dr. Robert Lustig, a professor at the University of California.
One expert has argued that sugar is harmful enough to be put in the same category as alcohol and tobacco.
Women are recommended to have 25 g of sugar per day - a 20 fl. oz. bottle of Coca-Cola contains 65 g of sugar...
Read more here.
One expert has argued that sugar is harmful enough to be put in the same category as alcohol and tobacco.
Women are recommended to have 25 g of sugar per day - a 20 fl. oz. bottle of Coca-Cola contains 65 g of sugar...
Read more here.
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After reading the whole article, I can honestly say that sugar is NOT poisonous or toxic. I mean, if anybody were to ingest a teaspoon of pure sugar, I doubt that it’s going to inflict any real or immediate harm to the body.
ReplyDeleteMost Americans tend to eat everything in excess, which can explain why health problems like obesity and type 2 diabetes have been trending these past years. The real problem that leads to these issues is BAD EATING HABITS (all caps used for emphasis). Sugar itself is harmless, but what you do to it can do some serious damage.
For example, humans need water to survive, yet how come people drown when they drink too much all at once?
The above question might not seem practical, but sugar follows the same principle. Eating too much sugar can have a negative influence on our bodies over the course of our whole lifetime. Eating too much of ANYTHING can get quite harmful if you don’t follow a balanced diet.
What people need to do is just that: FOLLOW A BALANCED DIET! Soda, cakes, and pastries aren’t the only sources of food you can get sugar from; you can get them naturally from grains, nuts, vegetables, and fruits. Also, having a dietary plan on-hand could be quite helpful, to help you keep track of what your eating and HOW MUCH you are eating per day. Finally, you should exercise…A LOT! Many people forget that extra step and their bodies can’t handle all that extra weight they put on.
I believe it IS a poisonous substance Ronald. Yes if anybody was to ingest a teaspoon of sugar nothing would happen, but what if the same person ate a teaspoon of sugar once a day or multiple times a day for many years? I believe that would be toxic to the body and could potentially cause diabetes and obesity. Just some food for thought... pun intended!
ReplyDeleteTo continue with my post above: Sugar is one of the major causes of diabetes and weight gain in general. I think sugar in soda and other sugary snacks is overlooked and not many people know how much 65 Grams of sugar actually is. It is difficult to visualize and understand if it is a good amount or if it is too much. Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteHypothetically, if you were to replace the word “sugar” in the above question with “salt,” then you can make the same argument that salt can also be a poisonous substance. But salt is also essential to the human body for regulating blood pressure in conjunction with water. Too much salt can throw off your blood pressure, and too little can lead to muscle cramps or dizziness. Likewise, sugar has its own benefits and issues regarding health. Glucose is a natural sugar that the body needs as a facilitator for cell transport; on the other hand, too much of it could lead to hypoglycemia. I guess it’s a matter of how you interpret the meaning of “poison.” Too me, poison is a foreign substance that you should never have inside the body, like spider’s venom or toxic waste. You need sugar for cell processes, so it’s not a poison.
DeleteI agree with Ronald that sugar is not to be blamed for obesity, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers. It’s bad eating habits :D
Hi Whitney,
ReplyDeleteI agree that sugar becomes toxic to the body when taken in excess or when consumed in large amounts everyday. Studies have shown that large amounts of sugar in the bloodstream promote bacteria growth and infections. Also, large amounts of sugar have been shown to additionally increase the risk for cancer. Check out this article linked below. It provides some interesting insight into foods and substances in food that can cause cancer. I appreciate you taking the time to post on our blog.
http://filipinonurses.org/index.php/2012/03/top-6-foods-that-can-increase-your-cancer-risks/
Ronald and Whitney,
If you get the chance, try attending a "Rethink Your Drink" presentation. They really show you how much sugar the average American consumes daily and gives you a concrete idea how much those measurements really are since most of us are not able to picture those in our minds. Thanks for posting.
No. Sugar itself is not actually poisonous. It may only be poisonous depending on how a person consumes it. I believe that every person must have self-discipline in order to avoid the risk of having health complications like diabetes or heart problems and all others. We must eat only what we need and control our cravings. Too much is bad for you. I agree with you Ron, it's all about your eating habits :)
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