Comprehensive Information about Sugar and Sweeteners of all Types Do you have you a sweet tooth? I do! I love sweet things.Is it possible to enjoy sweet things without damaging your health? Absolutely! Armed with the information in this website you will be able to make informed choices suited to you and still enjoy your food. And you may get a few surprises along the way! You won’t find complicated chemical names or molecular structure diagrams on this website. My aim is to keep it simple. It is written for the person who is concerned about what they are consuming, not for the scientist. I have also attempted to make it easy to get to the relevant information quickly. Though each page may contain detailed facts on the chosen topic, I have placed a summary and conclusion at the end, with a link right at the top. So if you wish to save time you can cut straight to the chase! Do you know how much sugar you consume on average per day? And do you know the amount that is reasonable and safe to take for the average person?  Do you know what happens to your body when you consume excessive amounts, particularly if taken over a short period of time and without exercise? Do you know the difference between the various types of sweeteners that are commonly added to the food you eat? Have you heard of high fructose corn syrup, and do you really know what it is and why it is used in your drinks and food? Do you know the early symptoms of type 2 diabetes, what commonly causes it, and the affect it can have on a persons life expectancy, and quality of life? Even if the answer to all the above is yes, you are still likely to discover new and fascinating information about sweeteners that you were unaware of. I have attempted to validate all the data and facts presented, and to be as accurate as possible. If you discover anything on this website that you have reason to believe to be inaccurate, or disagree with please e-mail me. I will investigate and correct if need be! I welcome all feedback! A final word. It is possible to spend too much time thinking and obsessing about food. So if possible be informed, get into a habit of eating healthy, and then forget about it! Be spontaneous. Go ahead and have the occasional slice of cake or biscuit. Live life and be sensible. Strive for balance in all things including diet.
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