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.

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.

There are two types of Diabetes:

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.