Sugar: Myths and truths

Sugar has earned a bad reputation press in our society, but all that is said about him is not true. These are the truths and lies about sugar.

By dint of repeating today's society has ended boycotting the sugar to the point they had to arise different campaigns noting that the sugar is also necessary in a balanced diet, but in perspective. In fact, the problem with sugar is not so much the food itself to the use or rather abuse we make of it.

So, this time we review the most repeated accusations with sugar to know what truth and what simply myths that have been gradually assuming as some are.

The fattening sugar

Fattening sugar course, the question is how and why. The problem here is that excess sugar builds up in the body and ends up becoming fat. In the end, the key is that our body does not need more than 9% or 10% of sugar, in addition to the sugar itself, also taken with other foods.

So this statement is more myth than reality.

Sugar, our brain functions less

A half truth that has more to do with how it works in our body sugar with any other thing. Actually, what happens is that glucose is the main "fuel" of the brain, but this does not mean that without it slower or worse work. In fact, too much glucose can cause the brain to function worse and even cause learning problems.

An excess causes hyperactivity

Anyone with a toddler can realize the effect of sugar on children. However, studies of the World Health Organization pointed in the opposite direction and have shown no such relationship between sugar and hyperactivity.

The sweeteners are bad

There is no evidence that sweeteners in general are carcinogenic.

Sugar causes tooth decay

Starches and sugars can cause tooth decay or at least make a decisive contribution to this. However, there are many factors that determine the appearance of this dental problem.

Brown sugar is healthier

One of the most widespread myths, and closely related to another classic, refined sugar is bad. The truth is that brown sugar is no more vitamins and minerals, but its actual impact is more limited.

In the end, the reality is that sugar is necessary, but always in moderation.