Hidden sugars
May not be listed on label of these items:
- Bouillon cubes
- Breading for fried or baked poultry and meat
- Canned and frozen vegetables
- Cigarettes
- Convenience foods
- Cottage cheese
- Dry roasted nuts
- Frozen and canned entrées
- Gravies
- Instant coffee
- Instant tea
- Ketchup Luncheon meats
- Mixes to stretch chopped beef
- Peanut butter
- Potato chips
- Salad dressings
- Soups Weiners (frankfurters)
Sugar on labels appears under many names:
- All words that end with “ose”
- Brown sugar
- Corn syrup
- Corn syrup solids
- Dextrose
- Fructose
- Glucose
- High-fructose corn syrup
- Honey
- Malt syrup
- Maltodextrin
- Mannitol
- Maple syrup
- Molasses
- Raw sugar
- Sorbitol
- Sorghum
- Sucrose
- Turbinado
- Xylitol
How sugar affects your health:
- Suppresses the immune system, making you more prone to infection
- Upsets the body’s mineral balance, leading to osteoporosis
- Causes hyperactivity, anxiety, concentration difficulties, and crankiness
- Contributes to cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, pancreas, and colon
- Affects blood sugar levels, weakening the pancreas, and leading to diabetes
- Causes cataracts and leads to myopia (near sightedness)
- Speeds the aging process
- Increases risk of Alzheimer’s disease
- Promotes tooth decay and leads to periodontal disease
- Contributes to weight gain and obesity
- Increases the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis
- Causes arthritis
- Leads to asthma
- Causes headaches, including migraines
- Causes depression
- Causes hormonal imbalance
- Causes yeast overgrowth in the intestine (candidiasis)
- Leads to the formation of gallstones and kidney stones
- Contributes to appendicitis
- Interferes with protein absorption
- Contributes to eczema in children
- Increases blood pressure
(English)
Bianca is a Naturopathe with a diploma in Holistic Nutrition, she has a certification in Advanced Holistic Iridology, a certification in Breast Cancer Pevention, and holds a B.A in Sociology. She has 22 years of experience in natural nutrition and holistic health and is a member in good standing with the ANPQ (L’Association des Naturopathes Professionnels du Québec). She teaches individuals how to use foods, supplementation, herbs, and detoxification to support their health and wellness goals.
(Français)
Bianca est diplômée Naturopathe en nutrition holistique, elle possède une certification en iridologie holistique avancée, une certification en prévention du cancer du sein, et un baccalauréat en sociologie. Elle possède 22 ans d’expérience en nutrition naturelle et en santé holistique et est membre en règle de l’ANPQ (L’Association des Naturopathes Professionnels du Québec). Elle enseigne aux individus comment utiliser les aliments, les suppléments, les herbes et la désintoxication pour soutenir leur santé et leur bien-être.