It’s hard to avoid. “It’s in everything. Pretty much it’s in everything.” It can be addictive. “If you are preconditioned to getting addicted to things, it’s most likely that you can develop a sugar addiction.” Too much of it can lead to weight gain, “That leads to obesity, obesity leads to many chronic diseases diabetes cardiovascular disease and so on.” That’s why Lee Health Registered Dietitian Kat Galeos recommended you always read the food label before you eat. “When companies add added sugar to processed foods that’s what we want to look out for.”

Galeos said the natural sugars in whole foods are OK, but you’ll feel better if you’re able to ween yourself off processed added sugars. “I think cold turkey is the best way to get off of sugar and remember we’re not perfect so if you do eat a little bit of sugar just make sure the health benefits of what you’re eating outweigh the risk,” said Galeos. Visit Leehealth.org to speak with a dietitian who can make a plan that’s right for you.



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