Ms. Lunau implies in her article that the link between sugar and health problems such obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and perhaps even Alzheimer's is a relatively new finding. The reality is that this link was proposed in the 1970's. William Duffy released his ground breaking book "Sugar Blues" in 1975. Duffy argued that refined sugar is an addictive drug that is unnatural and leads to a host of physical and mental health problems. Duffy was highly criticized and marginalized by the food industry. Only those who were serious about natural health really took note.
"Sugar Overload" explores how mainstream science is now validating sugar's detrimental effects on human health. Take the time to read the article. I'm not going to recap it. Then get Duffy's book. It will be an eye opener for you. Although it is almost 40 years old, it is still very valid and is being verified by current science.
As you read this information also be very aware of the processed food industry's methods to have you buy and eat more and more sugar filled foods. Food processors have a history of using whatever methods they can come up with to get people to buy their creations regardless of nutritional value. Think of their low cholesterol, low fat products which have turned out to be real health robbers. (Don't hold your breath that their new gluten free products are going to be that healthy either.)
The demon sugar can be beaten. The answer is to eat unprocessed foods. Whole foods with naturally occurring sugars do not affect the body the same as added sugar in processed foods. Shop the outside of the supermarket and avoid the middle aisles. Real foods are found in the produce, meat, and dairy sections of the store. Products in the center of the grocery are more likely to be processed with high sugar content along with other potentially harmful additives.
Eating wholesome, natural foods is an essential part of a healthy chiropractic lifestyle.
