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"The Not so Sweet Side of Sugar"

By Gary Giamboi

Would you like a Free Anti-Aging Pill?

Would you settle for some Free Anti-Aging advice?

Well, it seems that life maybe much sweeter (or at least much healthier and longer) if we ate less sugar.

Many of you may already know that when we eat too much Sugar or Simple Carbohydrates, our bodies lose the ability to lose weight by releasing unwanted stored body fat. And of course, if we eat too much sugars, too often, we will gain body fat and probably develop type II diabetes.

Now there is another reason not to eat too much sugar: Elevated levels of Blood Sugar lead directly to the formation of AGEs or Advanced Glycation Endproducts. In our bodies, AGEs damage our cells like Free Radicals.

Research has shown that AGEs cause the stiffening and weakening of the collagen in our blood vessel walls, which may lead to high blood pressure and to micro- or macro-aneurisms which may cause strokes if they occur in the brain. AGEs are also implicated in the initiation of retinal dysfunction (blindness), type II diabetes, and many other age related chronic diseases especially those related to chronic inflammation such as atherosclerosis, arthritis, Alzheimer's Disease and cancer. AGEs have been shown to contribute to diabetic neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diabetic nephropathy (kidney failure) and aging.

To make matters worse, food manufacturers actually add AGEs to many foods as flavor enhancers and colorants to improve taste and appearance.. A very small partial listing of foods with very high levels of added AGEs includes: donuts, barbecued meats, cake, dark colored sodas and other foods with significant browning and caramelization.

And as if messing up our insides is not enough, the Institute for Diabetes Discovery lists the following as another effect of Ages:

a Decreased turnover and tissue remodeling.

We usually call this: Aging, Wrinkling and Sagging.

So maybe Sugar is not so Sweet after all!

Anything that reduces oxidation in our bodies can be called Anti-Aging.

Following the nutritional information I have previously written about in my other articles will naturally lead to lower Blood Sugar levels, much less of these Nasty AGEs running around inside of our bodies and weight loss. It is the best Anti-Aging Pill on the market.

However, for those of you or are not familiar with my articles, here is a recap of some of the more important points:

1) Eat 4-6 small meals during th day.

2) Eat as much unprocessed (or least processed) foods as possible.

3) Try to eat foods with as low Glycemic Index as possible.

4) Eat a Lean Protein with Every meal.

5) Remember, liquids are foods you just don't have to chew. Their sugars count.

6) Exercise regularly. Be sure to do some strength training.

7) Allow yourself a moderate level of foods you enjoy to the tune of 10% of your weekly consumption.

8) Avoid eating Meat, Fish or Bread that has been Browned or Blackened.

About the Author:

Gary Giamboi is a NASM certified Personal Trainer, an E-500RYT Yoga Instructor, holds the rank of Kyoshi (Teaching Master) in several Japanese Martial Arts from the Genbukan World Ninpo Federation and the Kokusai Jujutsu Renmei and a Master's License in Taijiquan (Tai Chi) and Qigong.

He is available for Private Training and Consultations on losing fat, toning up, athletic performance, balance as well as, Martial Arts & Yoga seminars and the 200 hour Yoga Teachers Training courses.

Other articles by Gary can be seen here. He can be reached via his website.