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by Eva Moffat, Eva

There are many myths about sugar. But panels of experts have found that sugar does not cause Diabetes, Obesity, Hyperactivity or other vitamin deficiencies.

Myth – Sugar Makes You Put On WeightIt’s not eating sugar that makes you fat but eating too much food does. Food is broken down into Calories and Calories = 1 Unit of Energy. With a teaspoon of Sugar having only 15 Calories, so 15 Calories is 15 Calories. It doesn’t matter what food the Calories come from.

Your Weight Loss Programme will only succeed if you take in fewer Calories than you use.

After a 5-year study in 2002 The National Academy of Sciences concluded “There is no clear and consistent association between increased intakes of added sugars and BMI. BMI = (Body Mass Index) is an indicator of body weight and Obesity.

Myth – Sugar Can Give You DiabetesDiabetes is not caused by having too much sugar. Just like eating Carbohydrates eg Potatoes, Bread, Cakes and Pastries, may if eaten in excess, make you put on weight but it is not what causes Diabetes.

There are two types of Diabetes:

1. Diabetes Type 1 2. Diabetes Type 2Type 1 is usually Insulin dependent. The people have to inject Insulin into themselves every day. This is because the Pancreas does not produce enough Insulin. Insulin is a Hormone. And this Hormone is needed for converting the sugar into energy.

Type 2 is usually found in people of 50+. It is also called ‘Age Onset Diabetes. In this kind of Diabetes, the body produces Insulin but something goes wrong and the body can’t use it properly.

The American Diabetic Association advises Diabetics that they may take sugar as long as it is counted as part of their daily Carbohydrate Allowance.

Myth -Sugar Has A High Glycemic Index (GI)The body must convert Sugars and Starches we get from our food, into Blood Glucose (Blood Sugar) to enable the body to function properly.

Glycemic Index is a description of how fast the body breaks down Starches and Sugars to make them into Blood Glucose.

Blood Glucose levels are dependent on how much Protein or Fat is eaten with the Carbohydrate.

Myth – Sugar Stops Other Nutrients Being AbsorbedIn recent years, sugar has been accused of stopping Vitamins and Minerals from doing their job.

In the US, several diet surveys have shown that the consumption of sugar actually has little influence on Vitamin and Mineral intakes.

The body in order to function properly needs a varied diet of Nutritious food. Sugar should be part of the daily intake.

Myth – Sugar Makes Kids HyperactiveSugar does not make a child Hyperactive. Hyperactivity is caused by something in the brain not functioning properly. So a ‘normal’ child cannot become Hyperactive if they have sugar in their daily diet.

Children are naturally enthusiastic, prone to showing excitement and they like to be on the go all the time. It can be more of a worry, if a child sits around doing nothing all day. Usually means they are sickening for something.

Myth – Sugar Makes Bad TeethIn the mouth Bacteria breaks down all Carbohydrates (both Sugar and Starches). This is a normal process that produces Acids and it is this Acid that attacks the enamel on the teeth, causing the Acid to take Mineral from the enamel. And this is what causes cavities. Eating sticky snacks that linger on the teeth prolongs acid production. Some of the culprits are Dried Fruit, Cereals and Potato Chips.

Dentists advise cutting out in between meal snacks and limiting sweet and sticky foods to mealtimes.

The answer is to clean the teeth with a good toothpaste. Preferably after every meal. And visit the dentist regularly.

Myth – You Can Become Addicted To SugarOh dear! If we all belonged to the SA (Sugar Anonymous) we would be kept so busy supporting our friends we’d have no time to do anything else.

Seriously, addiction is a Compulsive Behaviour with medically identifiable emotional, mental or physiological symptoms.

People like sweet tasty foods, but liking them is not the same as being addicted.

So if you have a sweet tooth, don’t worry enjoy your food. Just be sure you are getting a good varied diet of Protein, Fats and Carbohydrates.

I remember the first time I got into a spin class, like it was yesterday. You know that structured class at the local gym… That class that lasts an hour long, and feels like it is never going to end. The longest regimented hour of your life…program where some perky blonde turns on some fast paced music and you’re peddling you hinny off just to keep up the pace of the class...
What is so funny is that you keep hearing the instructor say “It’s your ride, make sure you get the most out of it”. While at the same time it’s up, down, up, down, up, aggressive, up, aggressive, down…up…and on and on. Well you have the point by now I’m sure. I will say that it’s probably the greatest endurance hour I go through, and I get the best sweat up after that class. So much so that I really feel that I am now addicted to that portion of the program. Heck, the guy who sits next to me every Friday must exude a cup an a half of sweat, compared to the rest of the class, because there is always a “puddle” under his bike when the lights go back on.
So back to the more important matters at hand; burning fat will cause you to drop the weight you desperately want to lose, but you already know that, right? So how are you going to do that? The very best answer I can tell you is to get your body moving, and get it moving faster than you are going at it today.
For me, I joined a gym, hired a personal trainer, and went through four of then before I found the right one that was right for me. Then I learned all I could from this person and fired him, so I could take on the personal responsibility of self-motivation, as a means to an end of my body fat issues.
Any trainer will tell you that you have to match some sort of cardio exercise against a weight lifting, muscle developing program, in order to see maximum results. After a while on the treadmills and elliptical machines I got board, and noticed that the spinners were having all the fun. One day I got brave and literally jumped right in to the middle of a class, and away I was going… Biking your butt off is what I call it, and it really work, so long as you are willing to put in some effort and follow along with what the perky blonde is saying.
Even if you think you can’t go an hour, the fact is that you can go at some pace for some amount of time. As a matter of fact, my day was only 45 minutes, and I made it all the way. You can to; you just have to get started. So remember that “eat all you want” line at the top…? After that first spin class I had burned so may calories during that hour, that I was actually craving food, and couldn’t get enough to fill me up. Moral of the story, eat right, spin right, live healthier…

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Eva Moffat has sinced written about articles on various topics from Lose Weight, Dental Practice and Lose Weight. Eva Moffat has written several health related articles and has now been awarded the prestigious title of ‘Expert Author’.Her other writing successes; she was voted Journalist of the Year for 2004 and 2005 by British Ethnic Health Awareness Foundation.Her. Eva Moffat's top article generates over 201000 views. to your Favourites.

Doug Wellens has sinced written about articles on various topics from Food and Drink, Lose Weight and Web Development. Doug Wellens is a fitness expert and now writes for several Weight Loss and Wellness companies to educate people on the many benefits of proper exercise and nutrition. Download your free Fat Loss Report. Doug Wellens's top article generates over 12100 views. to your Favourites.