The Truth About Carbs

If you’re like most people today, you probably think all carbohydrates are bad given the fear instilled in us by super popular diets like the Atkins Diet. But I want you to start thinking differently about carbohydrates. Certain carbs should not be feared.

The truth is that our bodies need carbohydrates. They are our chief source of energy.

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Just How Much Sugar Are You Eating Anyway?

Your cereal could contain up to 50% sugar.

Believe it or not, the average person consumes 115 to 160 pounds of sugar per year! And according to a recent study, kids today eat as much as 45 teaspoons a day! How is it possible to eat that much sugar?

Because it’s in almost everything you eat . . . including foods that are NOT sweet. That’s right. Open your food pantry and pull out the peanut butter, pasta sauces, canned vegetables, boxed dinners . . . even table salt! All of these have sugar and not because it’s required but rather because the food companies know you’re addicted to it. And the more addicted you become to sugar, the more likely it is that you’ll reach for their product.

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The Secret Dangers of Sugar

Before you start the Sugar Free Lifestyle, it’s important to understand what we’re up against and just how dangerous sugar can be.

Did you know that just two teaspoons of sugar can create a chain reaction that spirals your body into utter chemical imbalance?

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Sugar’s Empty Calories

Sugar is considered empty calories because it is void of vitamins and minerals. It is no wonder you feel so sluggish and heavy all the time when this lifeless ingredient is prominent in so many of the foods you eat.

These empty calories create a total imbalance in the body. Here’s what happens: First the body goes into a “sugar shock” spiking insulin levels and creating a brief energy rush. After the body recovers from the shock, it starts working furiously to recover its internal balance by:

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