I cannot imagine a world without sugar. There is nothing better than a sweet dessert after a meal or an ice cream cone in the heat of summer.

According to Wikipedia, sugar is the generalized name for sweet, short-chain, soluble carbohydrates, many of which are used in food. They are carbohydrates, composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. There are various types of sugar derived from different sources. Sugar can be found in its raw, grain-like form and also hidden in fruits and vegetables.

Fruit with the highest sugar content (g/100g):

• Dried figs – 47.9
• Grapes – 15.5
• Banana – 12.2
• Apples – 10.4
• Pineapple – 9.9
• Plum – 9.9
• Pear – 9.8
• Apricot – 9.2
• Orange – 8.5
• Peach – 8.4

Vegetables with the highest sugar content (g/100g):

• Sugar beet – 17 to 18
• Sugar cane – 13 to 18
• Red beet – 6.8
• Corn – 6.2
• Sweet onion – 5.0
• Carrot – 4.7
• Red pepper – 4.2
• Sweet potato – 4.2
• Yam – 0.5

Although sweet things can be very enjoyable and in some cases very addictive, too much sugar can be very bad for your health. Too much sugar can cause:

• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Heart disease
• Dental problems
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Premature aging
• Varicose veins
• Cholesterol
• Chronic fatigue
• Lower productivity
• PMS
• Induces salt and water retention

Keeping an eye on the amount of sugary snacks you consume daily is of utmost importance. To detox your body and to get rid of any excess sugar or damage done by sugar opt for Ozone Therapy. Ozone therapy will rid the body of toxins and impurities, improve vitamin and mineral absorption and reduce you chances of developing diabetes, heart disease, anxiety, depression, high cholesterol, cancer, chronic fatigue and PMS.

Will you be stopping the sugar train?