What parent doesn’t dread the sugar-infused mayhem that follows an Easter egg hunt? Well never fear the bunny and his basket of goodies; we’ve got ten tried and true ways to prevent those candy-filled temper tantrums and the irritable blood sugar crashes that inevitably put an end to an otherwise enjoyable family holiday.
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We look into the warning signs of eating too many sugary foods into your mouth, as well as the negative side effects, symptoms of withdrawal, and some sweet alternatives to use instead of sugar.
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Although the brain does require a certain amount of sugar in order to function properly, this type is known as glucose and is found naturally in foods like fruits and grains. It’s fructose, sugar that’s added to processed foods and beverages, that is of far more concern, as consuming excess amounts of it can have long-term negative effects—including these five.
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The ketogenic (keto) diet may seem like a relatively new concept in the world of weight loss, but this diet originated back in the 1920s and was originally created as a nutritional guide for children with epilepsy because it was shown to have beneficial results for those suffering from seizures. The popularity of the diet […]
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Sugar is hard to avoid as it’s in many of the processed foods we eat on a daily basis, but it’s important that we monitor our intake as it can have both a mentally and physically harmful effect on our body.
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