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Why Sugar is Bad

Refined sugar is very bad for our health because it contains little or no nutrients. When we consume refined sugar, it is not accompanied by synergistic components and other nutrients. When these components and nutrients are missing, our bodies can’t effectively metabolize sugar. This can result in the formation of toxic metabolite such aspyruvic acid.

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Stevia: Natural Sweetener

Stevia is a herb that has a sweetness similar to sugar. In its natural state, stevia is about 15 times sweeter than table sugar. Unlike artificial sweetener such as aspartame, natural stevia (organic) has no known side effects which is why it is becoming very popular as a sugar substitute.

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Sugar Substitute: Healthy Natural Sweetener

There are many sugar substitute out there but many of them are not good for you. Artificial sweetener is a popular sugar substitute but is also dangerous. Independent studies suggested that many artificial sweeteners are toxic to the body, especially the brain and nervous system. Your body reacts to artificial sweetener like they are foreign agents because of their unnatural chemical structure. Many artificial sweeteners work by overstimulating the neurons within cells.