Too Much Sugar

And to follow up from last Friday's blog post:

Too much sugar is a primary cause of obesity, diabetes, and tooth decay, and new guidelines from the World Health Organization call for a sharp reduction in the amount of added, or “free,” sugars in the typical diet. Sugar accounts for 15 percent of the average American’s daily calorie intake, and the WHO recommends that number be reduced to no more than 5 percent, or roughly 25 grams—six teaspoons—per day. That’s less than what’s found in a single can of soda. Free sugars are found in white and brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, and additives like high fructose corn syrup. “The key point is that we are consuming way too much added sugars for good health,” says Rachel Johnson of the American Heart Association.

This tidbit is also from the 12/31 edition of The Week Magazine.

I've noticed when I cut out the sugar and the wheat that my teeth don't get nearly as fuzzy throughout the day. Perhaps that is TMI, but I thought I would share an observation.