Here is the reality we must confront on International Women's Day: The decisions women make about their families are the key to improving life for many of the poorest communities in the world.
Here are some of the effects that consuming too much sugar has on your health: 1  It overloads and damages your liver. 2  It tricks your body into gaining weight and affects your insulin and leptin signaling. 3  It causes metabolic dysfunction. 4  It increases your uric acid levels.
The sugar youâll get from a candy bar or a slice of cake is the same sugar naturally found in whole foods. Sugar from any source supplies the glucose your body loves to use for energy, but sugar added to sweets and beverages has a different impact on your health than the same sugar supplied by a piece of fruit. The three types of carbohydrates in your diet -- sugar, starch and fiber -- all consist of sugar.