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clyvedrydeof GA3:23PM November 02, 2009
I don't know where you live but Whole foods is a great store with organic and natural ingredients. You could probably find good things to eat there that don't all have sugar. Sugar should make you crave foods and make you gain more weight. Well atleast thats what it does for me.
No single food, beverage, ingredient or nutrient is responsible for obesity. The truth is Americans get added sugar from many sources. As you noted in your article, soda, sports drinks, sweetened water and energy drinks contribute just 5.5% of the calories in the average American diet. That means that nearly 95% of our calories come from other foods. As a registered dietitian and consultant to the food and beverage industry, I’ve observed that our obesity problem cannot be pegged on one food group, rather it is a combination of poor food choices AND a sedentary lifestyle. Virtually all experts agree that to practice a healthy lifestyle, people should consume a variety of foods and beverages while limiting their portion sizes to meet their recommended calorie intake – and make time to be physically active everyday. We know if a person consumes more calories – no matter the source – than what they burn, weight gain in inevitable. The solution to our obesity epidemic will be a result of educating the public to understand that they can enjoy all foods and beverages, in moderation, if they do that in combination with an active lifestyle. It’s not about elimination – it’s about moderation, and a good daily dose of heart-pumping exercise!
Jan Tilleyof TX7:02PM September 21, 2009
Sugar is used in so many things, and we spend so much for it in all forms, that I remind commentators of what sugar cartels, or monolies, have done. Sugar comes from beets and cane and some is "corn syrup." California used to have vast sugar beet acreage, with refineries. With real estate development, beet acreage declined. In the past, sugar monopolists deposed Hawii's monarchy. AFter Castro's Cuba revolution, anti-socialist lawmakers in Congress put the embargo on Cuba. We stopped getting Cuba sugar. Sugar prices increased and stayed there. They add to inflation, which always decreases value of our money. Obama is moving to normalize relations with Cuba. I encourage other taxpayers like myself to encourage his efforts. There is the obesity problem, but it seems people are becoming aware and doing what they can about it.
auradawn veirsof CA1:16AM September 20, 2009
Sugar cartels did much harm as they operated in cane and beet growing areas. California used to have huge sugar beet acreage in the l920's. As land was used for structures, sugar production here declined. Much earlier, the Queen of the Hawiian Islands was deposed by the sugar cartel. After the USA interfered in the internal affairs of Castro's socialized Cuba, we stopped getting sugar from Cuba and prices remain high. Because so much sugar is used in food, baked goods, candies, soft drinks, etc. the high price of sugar is a serious cause of inflation. Whether or not we like a lot of sugar, it is important that we, as consumers. demand ending the Cuba embargo and do some serious trust=busting regarding sugar.
auradawn veirsof CA1:01AM September 20, 2009
Sometimes I feel nervous, the doctor telled me that do some sugar-within-drink, so I take it. it functions real effectively !
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