How To Spot Sugar In Packaged Food

Sugar is added to most packaged foods, and beverages.  If you want to avoid being overweight, then you have to pay attention to the amount of sugar in your food.  When you get into the habit of reading food labels, you’re going to discover that sugar is difficult to avoid.  “Sugar Shockers,” an article from WebMD, discusses food high in sugar.

CHECKING FOR ADDED SUGAR

Learning how to read food labels, will teach you which brands are packed with sweeteners.  Not all mustard contains added sugar.  The same goes for tomato sauce.  If you’re a vegetarian, sweeteners such as honey, or barley malt syrup, might be added  to non-meat packaged foods. Continue reading “How To Spot Sugar In Packaged Food”

Is Sugar Toxic?

GLAZED JELLY DONUTS
250-289 Calories Each and .76 Grams Fiber

I apologize if the photograph of glazed jelly donuts, made your mouth water.  To satisfy your sweet tooth, have an apple while you read this post.  A medium apple contains about 70 calories, and 4.0 grams of fiber.

Since the donuts are very low in fiber, you  might still be hungry, after wolfing down all three.  Continue reading “Is Sugar Toxic?”

Letter To America

July 4, 2012

Dear America:

This letter isn’t meant to hurt your feelings, especially on your birthday.  I know how busy you are, working long hours, taking care of yourself, your family, paying bills, food shopping, doctor’s visits, and all.  The main reason for this letter, is to let you know how concerned I am about your health.  Please realize it might be difficult for me to express my worries, without being blunt.  Continue reading “Letter To America”