Sugar abuse is the world s least discussed and most widespread addiction. And it is one of the hardest of all habits to kick. Many foods have sugar in them because sugar masks foul tastes. At one time it was only used with medicines. Now, it can be found in many processed foods.
Sugar weakens the body s natural immune system by robbing the body of essential nutrients.
We are all tempted by sugar, but personal experience has shown my family that the consequence of eating sweet treats is illness. We avoid winter colds by also avoiding sugary treats. At one time only the very wealthy ate breads and cakes made with white flour. Peasants ate the heavy whole grain products, and while the wealthy developed new illnesses the peasants remained healthier. White flour held a certain status though, and soon everyone had to have it.