Can Sugar produce disease is the question? Well yes more sugar and less fiber = Disease. Although sugar alone has no toxic or carcinogenic effects, there are studies that conclude that consumption of large amounts(more than 50 gm a day) of sugar can cause various chronic diseases. It is possible that in many cases, the harmful effect of sugar is primarily due to the lack of fiber and certain vitamins and minerals displaced in the diet when a great deal of sugar and sugared products are eaten. Below is a list of some of the diseases related to a diet that is high in sugar and low in fiber.
Gallstones: Along-term follow up study conducted by the institute of Public Health in Bilthoven(Netherlands)showed a relationship between sugar consumption and the increased risk of Gallstones(Cholelithiasis).
Stomach Cancer: A study carried out i Marseiles(France) demonstrated that sugar, saturated fats and calcium increased the risk of stomach cancer. On the other hand, a diet rich in raw vegetables, fresh fruits and vegetables oil reduces the risk.
Colon Cancer: According to the Mario Negri Institute of Pharmacological Investigation in Milan(Italy), the consumption of sugar between meals stimulates the proliferation of the epithelial cells of the intestine. This promotes the formation of cancers. Additional study in Iowa(USA) involving 35,215 woman found that the more sugar one eats the higher the risk of colon cancer.
Bone Brittleness: A high fat, high sugar diet depletes the calcium reserve in the body. This causes the bones to become brittle and fracture according ti a study conducted at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles(USA).
Diabetes: Thee are studies that prove that liberal use of sugar is a cause of Diabetes. And constant excessive use will make it seriously worse. I will stop here, but you can check our search box for more on Diabetes.
Gastroduodenal Ulcer and Crohn’s Disease: The use of sugar or refined foods is one of the main cause of these disease.
There are alternative to sugar in the farmers markets, health food stores and ever your local supermarket. Example Stevia, Maple syrup, Molasses and honey.
