With the thousands of supplements on the market today, it can be very confusing to know which ones to buy and which ones to avoid. Many supplements contain ingredients that are not useful for the body, or could actually be harmful. This article gives and overview of some of the essential nutrients for the body.
The average person consumes over 150 pounds of sugar each year on a per capita basis. That equals over 30 five-pound bags of sugar per person. That’s a lot of sugar. It is not surprising that diseases like obesity and diabetes are on the rise. These diseases are not just limited to adults; we are seeing them in children more and more. This article provides a better understanding of sugar and its negative effects. It also provides some healthy alternatives and guidelines to avoiding too much sugar.