We all understand that sugar is causing significant health problems for the American population, yet we seem so reluctant to give it up. We tell ourselves that just a little cheat here and there won’t hurt anything. Truth be told, those little cheats add up and do hurt us.
Diseases related to lifestyle choices are the leading cause of death in the United States. The over-consumption of sugar is just one of these lifestyle choices. While we may not see sugar as a “drug”, it is just as insidious and addictive as heroin or any other illegal drug. It is also equally difficult to stop.