Should Sugar Be Regulated Like a Drug?

I've been reading this article from the Food Matters website on whether sugar should be regulated the same way alcohol and drugs is. This is always a subject that fascinates me because while most everyone understands that brownies aren't a good food to have in our diet, barely anyone understands why and all of sugar's effects on the body. And wow, I'm totally amazed at the similarities between sugar and some drugs! I knew sugar was bad for us, but this is a step further than I ever pictured! The authors of this article really seem lay it out for the average Joe to read and apply. There needs to be more articles like this one that tell you why certain things are bad for us and our bodies-and in words that someone who isn't well versed in the nutrition world can understand. I encourage everyone to take time to read articles like this one and educate yourself instead of pleading ignorance when you step on the scale and see you a number 20 pounds heavier than you expected. Coming to next week's 8WW orientation is a great start to finding out how to improve your nutrition! Check it out!! 

http://foodmatters.tv/_webapp_516271/Should_Sugar_be_Regulated_Like_a_Drug

Written By Emily