Sugar

You want a good caning?
 
So sweet of you
 
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sugar (sucrose) is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in every fruit and vegetable. It is the major product of photosynthesis, the process by which plants transform the sun's energy into food. Sugar occurs in greatest quantities in sugar cane and sugar beets from which it is separated for commercial use.[/font]
 
Although children burn extra calories received from sugar during daily activities, some may eventually end up overweight if they consume a high-calorie diet on a daily basis. Children who are overweight face an increased risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and heart disease when they get older.

Dental problems such as tooth decay and unhealthy gums can be reduced by limiting the amount of sugar.

Here are some ways parents can limit sugar in children's diets:


  • Use two-thirds to three-fourths of the sugar called for in recipes
    Add raisins or other dried fruits to cookie dough instead of chocolate chips or candy
  • Substitute bagels for doughnuts or muffins
  • Offer unsweetened fruit juices instead of soft drinks loaded with sugar
  • Make a deal with children to limit candy to once or twice a week.
There is a place for sugar in children's diets, but moderation is the key.
 
It does appear that the Fangster and the Goobiest have come to a meeting of the minds in this thread. I can go home now.
 
Let me sugar puls water, distill ummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm RUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Goober Mcfly said:
[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Sugar (sucrose) is a carbohydrate that occurs naturally in every fruit and vegetable. It is the major product of photosynthesis, the process by which plants transform the sun's energy into food. Sugar occurs in greatest quantities in sugar cane and sugar beets from which it is separated for commercial use.[/font]

The problem with sugar is not so much the sugar that God puts in products, it's the refined white crap and all the "ose" products that end up in such a wide variety of foods we eat.
 
yychobbyist said:
The problem with sugar is not so much the sugar that God puts in products, it's the refined white crap and all the "ose" products that end up in such a wide variety of foods we eat.

Get a hobby
 
Berlin said:
Sugar is a sp and gives great BJ.

Just before I go home I have to say this: My winkie is sweet and would melt in her mouth. Now I'm going home.
 
yychobbyist said:
The problem with sugar is not so much the sugar that God puts in products, it's the refined white crap and all the "ose" products that end up in such a wide variety of foods we eat.

That is right, although sugar is being overused, it is still a natural food source. Part of the problem in childrens diets is that saccarose sugar has been replaced in most soft drinks etc. by corn syrup, which consist of related sugars, which are not as sweet to the human taste. Consequently, more is needed and hence more calories are found.