- Sugar is a major life force and our bodies need it for fuel
- The sugars in whole foods are balanced with the proper minerals
- The energy obtained from breaking down and assimilating these sugars is of a constant and enduring nature.
- When natural sugar is refined and concentrated the life force is dispersed and the natural balance upset.
- Refined sugar passes quickly into the bloodstream in large amounts giving the stomach and pancreas a shock.
- The digestive system is weakened with excess amounts of refined sugar and this can lead to a blood – sugar imbalance and to further craving for sugar.
- Refined sugars can be found in all cakes, pastries, white foods such as white rice, white flour, white pasta, white bread, sweets ice cream, cream etc.
- Natural sugars are found in unrefined carbohydrates like wholegrains, brown rice, brown pasta, baked potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Also pulses like lentils, kidney beans, chickpeas etc.
- Refined sugar is of no nutritional value and in fact can rob the body of vitamins and minerals including calcium
- Refined sugar delivers high energy in the short term and in small amounts can be used as medicine. However in large amounts sugar intake leads to obesity, hypoglycaemia, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, anaemia immune deficiency, tooth decay and bone loss.
(Healing with Whole foods, Pitchford P)
Next time some tips on healthy ways to satisfy our need for sugar!
