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“We were told fat was the bad guy. Sugar is really the bad guy.”
New guidelines from the World Health Organization are enough to kill anyone’s sugar high. The U.N. health agency says the world is eating too much sugar and people should slash their intake to just six to 12 teaspoons per day — an amount that could be exceeded with a single can of soda.
Runners believe it makes them go the extra mile, bodybuilders swear it helps them build more muscle mass. Heck, even ancient Aztec warriors are believed to have sustained their energy with just a tablespoon of this exotic seed.
Studies have shown that when it comes to weight loss, deprivation does not work. When a strong craving sets in, you can still control yourself to avoid munching your favorite chocolate bar, but it just might haunt you, causing you to resume your old eating habits.
Enough with the indulgence now. The extra long Easter holiday is finally over.
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