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You can also email me ( Rick Doucette ) directly at dourick@hotmail.com
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Toward the bottom of this post are
- Animations that I created which I hope you enjoy
- A video of the house in my neighborhood with the best Christmas decorations
- Affiliate offers for products that you may be interested in. To go to the offer simply click the underlined link.
The Bittersweet Truth About Sugar
Sugar has a love-hate relationship with health. While naturally occurring sugars in fruits, vegetables, grains, and dairy are fine ( hello, fiber, protein, and steady energy! ), its the added sugar that causes trouble. .
The Sneaky Sugar Culprit
Added sugar lurks everywhere - sodas, cookies, flavored yogurts, and even "innocent" foods like bread, ketchup, and soups. The average American man consumes 24 teaspoons of added sugar daily - that's 384 empty calories!
Why care? Research, like Dr. Frank Hu's 2014 study in JAMA Internal Medicine, reveals that diets high in added sugar can increase the risk of heart disease by up to 38%. Excess sugar overwhelms your liver, raises blood pressure, spikes inflammation, and sneaks extra pounds onto your waistline. All pathways to heart trouble.
Sugar's Health Hazards
Overindulging in sugar doesn't just impact your heart - it's like an unwelcome guest wreaking havoc on your entire health system.
- Weight Gain: Sugary drinks bypass hunger signals, making overeating easier.
- Type 2 Diabetes: Excess sugar contributes to weight gain and insulin resistance.
- Skin problems: High-sugar diets can trigger acne and premature wrinkles.
- Fatty Liver: Fructose overload turns into liver fat - nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) anyone?
- Depression: Sugar messes with mood, memory and mental health.
- Cancer Risk: Chronic inflammation and insulin resistance from sugar increase cancer odds.
- Energy crashes: Sugar spikes lead to dreaded energy slumps.
- Cell Aging: Sugar accelerates telomere shortening, aging your cells faster.
So, How Much is Too Much?
- Women: 6 teaspoons ( 24 grams ) daily.
- Men: 9 teaspoons ( 36 grams ) daily.
That's about one 12-ounce soda. Yikes
Cut Back Without Cutting Out
Reducing sugar doesn't mean a life without sweetness. Here's how to make simple swaps:
- Ditch soda for sparkling water or herbal tea.
- Sweeten plain yogurt with fresh berries instead of buying sugary versions.
- Snack on whole fruits, nuts, and dark chocolate instead of candy.
- Read labels! Watch for sneaky sugar names like high-fructose corn syrup, maltose, or anything ending in "-ose".
The Bottom Line
Sugar isn't inherently evil - but moderation is the key. Stick to whole, unprocessed foods and keep added sugar to a minimum to protect your heart, skin, and overall health.
Below are 2 Christmas time animations and 1 animation involving a Christening ( not funny at the time but funny now ) which are some of my favorite memories.
No Christmas Presents
First Credit Card
Christening
Below is a video of the house in my neighborhood with the best Christmas decorations
Christmas Lights
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- Women & Men: Women, especially post-menopause, often experience joint discomfort, but men also benefit greatly.
Help to keep Blood Sugar Levels Stable
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Below is a video of the house in my neighborhood with the best Christmas decorations
Traditional creams and lotions only skim the surface, like using a rake in a delicate garden—they miss the deeper layers where real care is needed.
Nanotechnology changes everything. By shrinking molecules 1,000 times smaller than those in regular products, it allows nutrients to penetrate deeply, nourishing your skin and nails from within.
This cutting-edge solution goes beyond surface care, delivering targeted, thorough hydration and rejuvenation. With nanotechnology, your skin and nails get the deep-rooted support they need to thrive—beautifully and healthily.
- Enhance joint comfort and cartilage health
- Promote healthy blood flow and circulation
- Support digestion and regular bowel movements
- Encourage a balanced inflammatory response
- Age 40+: Perfect for those looking to maintain mobility and comfort as they age.
- Women & Men: Women, especially post-menopause, often experience joint discomfort, but men also benefit greatly.
You can view the specific groups of Pages, Posts, Quizzes, Lists(Favorites), Affiliates, Animations, Memes, Videos, Foods and Holidays by selecting menu entries from the drop down lists on the Home Page
You can view my free "50 Pound Weight Loss" Story by clicking the following link - My Story - I hope this information is helpful, motivating, interesting and funny.
Please leave comments at the bottom of this Post and also please leave comments at the bottom of any other Posts that you view.
You can also on the right hand side of the Home page just under the "A Few Words from the Website Creator" section in the "Contact Form" section enter your name, your email address and a message then click the "Send" button to send this information to me. I will respond to your message and be sure to also include you on any future emails I send regarding the update of the website.
You can also email me ( Rick Doucette ) directly at dourick@hotmail.com
On the Home page click the "Affiliates" drop down list to view all the Affiliate companies that I deal with then click on any of the menu selections to view posts containing the specific offers.
Scroll down on the Home page to see Google ads displayed then click on any ad to view the specific offer. These ads include many trendy, practical and productive products.
You can click on any of the links below to see groups of posts related to retirement, exercise, diet etc.
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