I was at a cocktail party recently when I heard two young women talking about the documentary, “What the Health?”.  As you know, I try to stay on top of articles and media about health and wellness and felt out of the loop for not being aware of this film.  What particularly caught my attention was the discussion they were having, based on the film, that sugar is NOT bad for you and in fact all of our health woes come from animal based products.

WHOA NELLIE!  HOLD ON A MINUTE!

As you know, I am a health-news nerd.   I eagerly dive into any new science about food, exercise and healthful lifestyle. 

I love knowing what’s new in the research or even the scuttlebutt.  I keep an eye on trends to see what kind of information is being released to the public and what isn’t.

This is my idea of fun.  Really.

The downside of this is that sometimes information becomes old news to me, before it has even become new news to the general public.  The other downside is that I can be a little neurotic, I’ll admit it, about the foods I eat, how they are prepared and other lifestyle choices. 

Kicking a sugar habit can prove difficult when life throws us curveballs. Take your health back and just say no to indulgence.

I have noticed that more and more businesses keep a small bowl of candy in reception areas and on countertops. They are practically becoming part of the décor. The other day, while waiting for my hairstylist, a woman marched over to the obligatory bowl of candy, snatched up a fistful of candy and announced, "I need some sugar!" She was not a diabetic in distress; she was not faint from not eating. She had an emotional need for not just one piece of candy—but a fistful.