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I probably don’t have to tell you about all the ways sugar affects your body—the information is everywhere!  Inflammation is the number one problem, and it leads to almost every other health problem out there: diabetes, cancer, heart disease, mood disorders, skin problems, allergies, arthritis, Alzheimer's--they are all caused by excess inflammation in one way or another.  Unfortunately, you may not realize how much sugar you are eating each day because it is skillfully hidden by the people who make your food.

People today eat an average of three pounds of sugar a week, and much of it is found in processed food that may not even taste sweet!

Food manufacturers know that there is a 'bliss point' at which the ratio of salt, sugar, and fat is so enticing that you want to keep eating. Sugar enhances the taste of salt, and vice-versa. They also know that consumers are smart people who look for sugar on the label. That's why there are new names for sugar coming out every day. And no, none of them are any healthier than the others. Your liver doesn’t know the difference between a candy bar and "good for you" agave syrup. 

Here are just a few:
Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Maltodextrin
Lactose
Maltose
Corn syrup/high fructose corn syrup
Honey
Maple syrup
Agave nectar
Palm sugar
Cane sugar/syrup/juice
Barley malt (syrup)
Dates/date sugar
Brown rice syrup
Coconut sugar/nectar



They even add sugar to your peanut butter...



and your meatballs!

Check your labels—you might be surprised.



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