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Is brown sugar good for loose weights or white sugar?

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Neither one: Sugar in many foods can add unnecessary calories & cause weight gain. Limit sugary foods; read food labels for contents. Use sugar substitute like stevia or sweet & low.

Dr Shvartsman agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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