Fun Facts!

Research shows that sugar is detrimental to your memory and ability to learn by affecting the connections in and function of your brain. 

 The American Academy of Dermatology says evidence strongly suggests that foods with a high glycemic index can trigger acne. Some foods with high glycemic index include white bread and white rice.  Additionally, they say that a diet high in sugar can accelerate aging, leading to wrinkles and sagging skin. 

A study at Yale found that sugar actually stimulates your appetite. So, indulging in just that one little skittle could actually start a biological reaction that interrupts your body’s satiety signals causing you to eat more than you initially intended. 

The American Heart Association recommends we consume less than 10 teaspoons of sugar a day.  The average American gobbles down on average 22 teaspoons a day. And the average child? 32 teaspoons.