Byron Richard, a registered dietician with Touro Infirmary says when it comes to dessert there's no harm in simply satisfying your sweet tooth. But, as with most things in life, he says moderation is key. Nutritionist with DePaul Tulane Behavioral Health Center says your body needs to get 55 to 60 percent of its calories from carbohydrates, which our bodies break down into sugar, providing us energy. There are two types of carbohydrates. . . The other type is simple carbohydrates.
Sugar is a simple carbohydrate.
Both Richard and Johnson agree . . . Besides the nutritional void, Johnson says too much sugar can make your waistline expand. And the extra pounds can contribute to medical problems such as Diabetes and High Blood Pressure. So, the more immediate issue that most people think of with sugar is tooth decay. Now Johnson is not knocking our traditional desserts.