In case you’re wondering… The American Heart Association’s recommended daily allowance of sugar: •3 teaspoons of added sugar for children •6 teaspoons of added sugar for women •9 teaspoons of added sugar for men If you consider a can of coke or glass of orange juice can contain around nine teaspoons, then take into account allContinue reading "Still on CRACK- How much Sugar Should We Consume?"
Spotting Sugar when it’s masked by other names on Nutrition labels can be somewhat tricky if you don’t know what you are looking for. Below is a quick guide of sugar nicknames to look out for: Agave nectar Evaporated cane juice Malt syrup Brown sugar Fructose Maple syrup Cane crystalsContinue reading "Sugar by Any Other Name Is STILL Sugar – BEWARE"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
If you remove the fat you have to replace it with something else to give it flavor … how bout SUGAR … this would then drive “America’s per capita sugar consumption up by a third. “ if not more and support the sugar industry. Just after I posted last week’s blog my friend and colleagueContinue reading "Remember the FAT FREE hype? – Would you believe that was a government conspiracy theory to propel SUGAR industry profits $$$$"
In case you’re wondering… The American Heart Association’s recommended daily allowance of sugar: •3 teaspoons of added sugar for children •6 teaspoons of added sugar for women •9 teaspoons of added sugar for men If you consider a can of coke or glass of orange juice can contain around nine teaspoons, then take into account allContinue reading "Still on CRACK- How much Sugar Should We Consume?"
Spotting Sugar when it’s masked by other names on Nutrition labels can be somewhat tricky if you don’t know what you are looking for. Below is a quick guide of sugar nicknames to look out for: Agave nectar Evaporated cane juice Malt syrup Brown sugar Fructose Maple syrup Cane crystalsContinue reading "Sugar by Any Other Name Is STILL Sugar – BEWARE"
It’s been a while since I’ve been on the subject of nutrition, almost as long as my recovery. Don’t think that hasn’t been in the forefront while I’ve been recovering. In fact, what has enabled me to continue to recover as quickly is being mindful of my nutrition. I will admit though I’ve not beenContinue reading "Get Off the Crack and Get Back on Track – SUGAR is a Bad Habit"
