In 1980, there was not a single case of Type 2 diabetes in an American adolescent. Why do you think 30 years later (2010) there were close to 58,000 kids with it? Katie Couric has taken to the screen to expose the sad truth in the documentary film Fed Up.
This film will not be popular, but the subject is important to you and me. Days before its release, one of the largest, most powerful lobby groups in the country (Grocery Manufactures Association) launched an all-out war, creating a “dummy” website to confuse people who are interested in finding out about Fed Up.
Much of what Couric says is already known:
The American Heart Association recommends we eat no more than 6-9 teaspoons of added sugar each day, but the average American consumes about 22 teaspoons, often without even knowing it. That’s because 80% of the products you’ll find on grocery store shelves contain added sugar, even items like tomato sauce, yogurt, and salad dressing. Low fat often translates into high sugar.
It is important we address the problems with our food source. In the meantime, you have power in your personal choice.
Rather than sugar-laden applesauce, enjoy an apple.
Choose vinegar and oil over sugary salad dressings.
Make your own energy bars. A friend shared this recipe from Dr. Oz:
1 cup old fashioned oats
1/2 cup peanut butter (choose the no added sugar variety)
1/3 cup dried cherries (some sugar here unless you dehydrate your own)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
3 tablespoons honey
Mix well. Put in a square dish. Refrigerate, then cut into squares. Store in fridge.
This week pay attention to your attention. You can focus on the problem, or get busy finding healthy solutions.
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Rev.Debra Basham
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