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HealthSense — Cutting Down on Sugar
by Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D
We recommend cutting down or eliminating sugar if you
experience mood swings or fluctuating energy levels, suffer
from rheumatoid arthritis or have frequent vaginal yeast
infections. Although clinical studies have had mixed results,
you may notice an improvement in your moods, a lessening of
your arthritis symptoms and a decreasing frequency of yeast
infections when you reduce or eliminate the sugar in your
diet.
If you have no particular health or mood problem related to
your sugar intake, consider the type of sweets you typically
consume. Ice cream, candy, Danish/cakes and other foods are
unhealthy choices because they are high in fat as well as
high in sugar. Rather than switching to artificial sweeteners
which may have greater health risks, we suggest trying to
satisfy your sweet tooth with such natural fat- free treats
as dried fruit, candied ginger, fruit ices, sorbets or water
ices.
(c) 2005 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved.
Contact him at: POB 1903, Jerusalem, 91314, Israel; Tel: (02)
652-7684; Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax: (02) 652-7227; Email:
dr_bruner@hotmail.com
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