Question 1

how is sugar bad for you?

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Glucose + fructose: Table sugar is a disaccharide composed of the sugars mentioned above. The body processes fructose via a route which metabolizes into fat. Avoid table sugar when possible and especially high fructose corn syrup.

Question 2

are double sugars bad for us?

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No: The body breaks down double sugars like lactose into glucose and galactose. It uses the glucose for energy. Everything in moderation. Try not to have too much sugar in your diet.

Question 3

need to know is too much natural sugar bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are no proteins, essential fats, vitamins or minerals in sugar… just pure energy.

When people eat up to 10-20% of calories as sugar (or more), this can become a major problem and contribute to nutrient deficiencies.

Question 4

can you tell me is 138 sugar level good or bad?

Accepted Answer

Depends on timing: A normal fasting (fasting = no calories for at least 8 hours) blood sugar level is under 100.  A diabetic level is 126 or more. In between is borderline range. If not fasting, blood sugar can be substantially higher; 2 hours after a 75g glucose load, normal is considered to be under 140, and diabetic above 199.  Results must be repeated, and not on a home meter (which are not accurate enough).

Question 5

are fake sugar products bad in diet soft drinks?

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Good question: The research (vs. The hype and the internet rumors) are a muddled mess right now. So far as i can tell:  there is no current good evidence sweeteners cause cancer, but there are a handful of people who do not tolerate these fake sugars.
There is some concern the 'sweet' taste nevertheless triggers things to make them no less bad for health in general.

Question 6

what are the main reasons sugar is so bad for you?

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Calories: Sugar is not inherently bad, but excess calories eventually cause obesity.  As with most things moderation is the key.  A normal healthy diet will include some sugars.

Question 7

is eating so much added sugar one day a week very bad?

Accepted Answer

: Probably not. If your diet is balanced and your sugar intake averge over a week or so, a day or two of large sugar intake is not likely to be harmful.

Question 8

is it bad if i have anything with sugar right after my food?

Accepted Answer

Stop worrying: Refined sugar tastes good and people tend to overeat it, but the claims you've heard that it's a "terrible poison" are exaggerations. Eat sensibly and stay physically fit. Life's difficult enough without taking seriously every piece of lay "advice" from the internet. Best wishes.

Question 9

are the effects of sugar less bad on your health if you exercise alot?

Accepted Answer

Sugar: You want to eat healthy and not to exercise in order to "shake off" bad food. Excessive sugar use is not good in that it can transform into fat, it affects your dental health, etc. Go with moderation and try brown sugar instead of white, organic vs. Non-organic. If you do have problems controlling your blood sugar - go with sugar substitutes.

Question 10

what are the different types of sugar and which are bad and which are good for you?

Accepted Answer

Lots of myths: Much of what you'll read is non-science. Simple carbohydrates are the familiar sugars that tend to be sweet. Raisins and fruit juice are more acceptable politically that candy and high-calorie soda-pop because they contain some good extra nutrients & are less like to be overeaten, but the body processes the simple sugars in the same way. "turbinado" sugar is just sugar ground finer.

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