Sugar causes hyperactivity: Top of the sugar myth pile is the widespread belief that sugar causes hyperactivity in children. Sugar is a carb and bad for our body: The human brain uses glucose, a sugar molecule, as its primary energy source. It recommends limiting free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake. However, reducing intake to less than 5% of energy or about six teaspoons of free sugar daily may provide further health benefits. So, natural sugar sources like honey and maple syrup are no better than refined sugar in the health stakes.

Source: Stuff July 18, 2024 05:31 UTC