Four Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Sugar

Four Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Sugar

Four Things You Probably Didn’t Know about Sugar 750 450 Dr Nino Gullotta

You’ve probably seen them.

All the anti-sugar campaigns and cook books springing up. It’s a trend, isn’t it?

But is there anything substantial behind the trend? With Easter rapidly approaching we thought we should investigate it a little more

So, what is all the hype about?

I mean, sugar has been part of our diet since the dawn of time. Okay, we’ve increased the sugar in our diet over the last century or so but is there anything we really need to be concerned about?

We know it’s not great for our teeth, but it turns out if affects our body in all sorts of ways too. And not in good ways.

Here’s what you need to know

 

What Sugar Does to Your Body

Over to You

If you’re having your teeth straightened, it’s important that you keep them clean. Whether you’re using Invisalign aligners or braces, oral hygiene is critical during your treatment.

But it’s also critical afterwards. You have beautifully straight teeth that are easier to keep clean, but you want to make sure you keep them that way.

Sugar isn’t great for your teeth but it’s also bad for your health, so we recommend keeping it a minimum. No on is perfect, but ‘sometimes food’ shouldn’t be eaten too often.

You already knew that, right? But now you have even more of the information you need to make healthy choices for yourself and your body.