Refined sugar dangers

Wednesday, July 8th, 2009

Sugar has been accused of contributing to many diseases and disorders, including diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, and hyperactivity in children. But research studies have not provided evidence that sugar actually causes any of these conditions. What most nutritionists will confirm, however, is that the frequent consumption of sugar accelerates tooth decay.
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Dangers of too much protein

Friday, June 26th, 2009

How much protein is too much?
While too little protein is certainly bad, many nutritionists believe that eating too much also may be harmful. The amount of protein you eat can easily build up. An excess of 200 grams of protein a day, which is more than four times what the body needs, can be consumed [...]

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