180 times sweeter than sugar. Although all sugars are carbohydrates and contain only 4 calories per gram, consumers may be getting more than they bargained for when reaching for that Twinkie. Highly refined sugars contain no nutrients and are empty calories. Sugar calories may crowd out the more nutrient dense calories contained in whole foods, resulting in a nutrient deficient diet. Additionally, sugar is usually coupled with large amounts of fat in low fibre foods, contributing to the likelihood of overeating and obesity.
Sugar also poses a barrage of health threats.
Undisputedly, consuming large quantities of sugar causes dental cavities. More interesting are the numerous health problems possibly caused by sugar that experts can t seem to agree upon. Sugar is accused of causing both hypoglycemia and diabetes. When simple sugars are ingested, they are absorbed into the bloodstream quickly and the blood sugar level increases. The pancreas detects the increased level of blood sugar and secretes insulin to bring blood sugar back to normal.