The Joys and Woes of Sugar

True Confession. Last night I had a delicious peach cobbler from Whole Foods. Although yes it was from Whole Foods was it healthy? Not the best possible choice I could have made. Was it delicious and sweet and super awesome? ABSOLUTELY!!!
I love dessert. I don't eat it all the time but it is nice sometimes. I've recently started reading a book called The Year of No Sugar. I haven't finished it yet but it has been very eye opening. It's not
 necessarily about those times we choose to eat dessert, but how much sugar is in the foods we eat all the time without even realizing it. Those hidden sugars.  According to The American Heart Association, men should consume only 9 teaspoons of sugar per day while women should consume only 6 teaspoons. That is not a lot at all. How much are we truly consuming on a daily basis, even those of us who generally make pretty good choices. Even Special K which many people eat as a pretty healthy breakfast has 3 teaspoons of sugar per serving. Check out this great article in Medical News Today for more detailed information. In the mean time think about and be mindful about those invisible choices we are making everyday. Be Well Friends!