fads in diet fashion come and go.
fads in diet fashion come and go.
People all throughout the globe 'love to hate' and 'hate to love' sugar for different reasons: dieters despise it, while kids enjoy it. It may turn boring meals into something delicious and make the dentist rich. Sugar, whether it's liquid, cotton candy, or pure white granulated, is a beloved American treat. Our country has, I think it's safe to say, become somewhat fond of sugar.
What price, though? Part of the reason for our ever-growing waistlines is our obsession with sweets. Unfortunately, many of us who are trying to eat better end up eating even more sugar as a result! The federal government's proclamation that FAT IS BAD in the 1980s and 1990s fueled the low-fat obsession. Food companies flooded the market with low-fat, high-sugar foods as soon as Americans demanded them, and we liked them. How many of us have thought nothing of devouring a whole box of Hot Tamales candy only because they are 'fat-free'? Even the beloved cotton candy of the county fair is free of fat! The fact that they were fat-free was a justification for eating a lot of sweets like hard candy, jelly beans, licorice, and many more.
What price, though? Our growing bodies served as a timely reminder that sugar contains calories and that eating too much of it makes us fat. It didn't take us long—about ten years—to figure out that fat-free doesn't necessarily imply healthy.
The food industry has (and continues to) provide an abundance of sugar-free options as a response. 'Healthy' is quickly becoming synonymous with sugar-free in many products, including ice cream, candy, and soda.
Aspartame, tagatose, saccharin, Xylitol, Stevia, Equal, Sucralose, Splenda, DiabetiSweet, and countless more sugar replacements have been developed by our scientists. Even our childhood favorite, the Pepsi Slushie, is available in a sugar-free variant now!
What price, though? Is our understanding of the sugar substitutes available today complete? As an example, consider saccharin. Saccharin has been a sugar substitute for foods and drinks for more than a century, and it does not contain any calories or carbs. When sugar was in short supply throughout both world wars, especially in Europe, it saw heavy use.
Nevertheless, in a subsequent section, we come across an expert who questions saccharin's safety, stating that abolition of the sweetener would expose millions of people, including unborn children, to a potentially carcinogenic substance. The population would be put at unbearable danger by this superfluous ingredient if saccharin is even a mild carcinogen. (According to www.cspinet.org)
Now, some researchers are arguing that sugar-free diets might not aid weight loss after all! On this matter, as on many others, the experts do not concur. But, it's worth noting that some medical professionals think the sugar-free trend might be nothing more than a horrible case of déjà vu, comparable to the fat-free trend from decades ago.
Will we all be incredulous, wondering how on earth we ever bought into that sugar-free hogwash when 2030 comes around? I guess we'll find out in due course. While we wait, we must remember that harmony is paramount. Maintain a regular workout routine and eat healthily (moderation is key). While nutritionists spend all day debating the merits of certain foods and their associated health risks, we can stay active and maintain a healthy weight.
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