Howdy,
Today I was surfing the net after work was complete and found a new article connecting the dangers of sugar on cholesterol. As many know, sugar can kill you slowly it has not be attributed with evlevating levels of cholesterol. Research showed that sugar decreased levels of HDL (good cholesterol) and elevated triglyceride levels from those who consumed less sugar products, this included agave nectar as well. In women only, sorry, it showed an increase in LDL (bad cholesterol). In today's society, SODA's an Sweets (Cookies) are the main contribution to this new trend and can be avoided if you follow the Joy Bauer Method.
1. Eliminate soda and sugary drinks (including sports drinks, sweetened waters, juice drinks, and caloric cocktails). Choose plain water or naturally flavored seltzer instead.
2. Use sugar (and other sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, agave, and molasses) sparingly. Add no more than 1 to 2 teaspoons in coffee, tea, or oatmeal.
3. Choose packaged foods with minimal added sugar. For example, cereals should have no more than 8 grams of sugar per serving.
4. Be selective with sweet splurges. Either allow yourself a daily sweet treat around 150 calories, or indulge in a more decadent dessert no more than once or twice a week. My favorite sweet treats are foods that balance sugar with something healthy, such as a scoop of ice cream or pudding-both high in calcium; 1 oz dark chocolate-has tons of antioxidants; or a dollop of whipped cream with berries-loaded with fiber and vitamin C.
I hope this article is helpful to my four faithfull followers. Source is documented below.
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/joybauernutrition/29699/the-dangerous-side-of-sugar/
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