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Not So Sweet Truth About Sugar And Your Heart
Did you know that too much sugar not only makes us fatter, but a lot sicker, too? In fact, new evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) strongly suggests that sugar is harmful to our tickers, in particular.
Examining data from 31,000 people — those who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey over 15 years — researchers found that American adults consume more added sugar than is recommended for a healthy diet. And a higher percentage of calories from added sugar is associated with heart disease and a “significantly increased risk of mortality,” researchers noted. While fruits and vegetables contain natural sugar, added sugar is hidden everywhere in the prepared foods we eat, not to mention the sugar bowl.
