Sugars Are Not So Sweet

          When considering a weight loss program or healthy eating plan, consider the effects of simple sugars on your body.  One common step in a diet is to switch to "Fat Free" products, but look at the label before you do.  Many of the "Lite" products may be better for you because although they may have more fat, which may be the healthy kind, they have less sugar added as well.  Since sugar is used in the body for energy, if we consume too much of it and don't burn it, the sugar turns to fat.  A good rule of thumb, if you're really craving sweets, is to consume simple sugars right before you exercise and definitely not before bed.

Men's Fitness, April 2002      Shape, April 2003