Health Briefs TV Reviews Misconceptions about Sugar

It is true that eating too much sugar can increase weight but raise the risk of developing diabetes. It’s just plain bad for us. From ice cream to berries, Health Briefs TV reviews misconceptions about sugar.

Remember the summer punch drink made with a gallon of water, a packet of dried juice mix and a whole cup of sugar? It didn’t seem like that drink was all that bad for us. In retrospect, it was. Consuming too much sugar can rot teeth, increase the risk of diabetes, add weight and advance the chance of heart disease. But it might also be good to know that there are natural sweeteners and added sugars.

Both natural and added sugars are not for us in small amounts. The added sweetener in ketchup is not unhealthful and won’t hurt anyone.  Natural sugar is found in fruits, vegetables and some dairy products. Again, consumed in small amounts and it’s not all that bad.

We get most of our added sugar from packaged foods and sugary drinks. Instead of those, Health Briefs TV suggests eating more whole foods, reducing the amount of sodas and packaged foods we eat and drinking plenty of water. Just keep in mind that most things consumed in moderation are better for us than when we feast on too many of them. Sugar – natural and processed – is okay.

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Health Briefs TV Brushes Up on Food and Drinks Bad for Teeth

Brush teeth after enjoying these BBQ ribs

Everywhere we look, people are sporting clean, white teeth. How do they manage to have such a perfect smile when we know some of them are eating and drinking things that stain teeth? Health Briefs TV brushes up food and drinks bad for teeth.

How we long for the perfect, pearly white smile.  Regular visits to the dentist’s office certainly help keep our mouths healthy. But what can we do at home, work and when out on the town?

Cold-pressed juices can contain more sugar than a can of soda.  Sugar is consumed by the bacteria in the mouth and converted into acid which wears the protective enamel off of teeth. Sip juices through a straw and wait at least 45 minutes before brushing teeth.

Even though this is the time of year when backyard barbeques are common, the barbeque sauce we love is a major stain maker – and not just on clothes.  That delicious sauce is full of sugar.  To prevent possible tooth decay and staining, rub a thin layer of petroleum jelly on teeth before eating anything with that sauce on it. Or brush teeth immediately after eating.

Health Briefs TV also notes that the acid in white wine can eat away at tooth enamel. We know that red wine can stain teeth too. But white wine is often overlooked as a stain maker. Eat cheese with a glass of white wine. It is chock-full of protein, calcium and phosphorus which can buffer the acids.

Something else to consider: follow the direction to the letter on tubes of whitening toothpaste, whitening gels and mouthwashes. Failure to do so can result in a less than sparkling mouth.

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