Organic Sugar

Organic sugar vs. natural sugar (eg. found in fruit), what is the difference?

I bought an organic soda with organic sugar, is this sugar the same as sugar found in fruit?

"sugar" describes a number of different chemicals.

table sugar, or sucrose, is a combination of glucose and fructose. Your body uses glucose for energy, and it splits them apart moderately slowly after you start eating them. Fructose has to be split apart by your liver and the by-products mess with your body in unpleasant ways.

Even though fructose can cause problems when you eat fruit you're getting it with a lot of fiber which makes you absorb it slowly. The worst is high-fructose corn syrup, which has fructose and glucose but not bound together, so they both hit your system really fast.

So the answer is no, sugar (sucrose) is not the same as fruit sugar (fructose).

Is Sugar Addiction Affecting Your Health

Sugar addiction is the most common addiction found in our society today.

Just like nicotine, alcohol, heroine and cocaine, sugar is an addictive and destructive drug and we are a nation that is addicted. It is estimated that Americans eat more than 150 pounds of sugar each year. Sadly, most people are unaware of their addiction, in denial, unaware of the serious consequences this addiction has on their health or simply unwilling to give up their beloved vice.

Sugar can be classified as an addictive drug for the following reasons:

1. It is eaten compulsively despite negative consequences

2. It alters the neurotransmitters in the brain, serotonin and dopamine, in the same manner as hard drugs

3. Tolerance develops and more and more sugar is needed to experience the same results

4. With continued use, sugar is needed to function normally

5. When sugar consumption stops, withdrawal is experienced

Because of the aforementioned facts, addiction to sugar can and often does lead to addiction to harder substances and anyone in recovery for addiction to alcohol or drugs will face continued relapse if they continue to eat sugar.

Sugar is a highly refined and addictive substance that is completely void of any nutritional value and has many devastating effects on the human body. It alters, disrupts or damages the nervous, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, immune, endocrine and metabolic systems and plays a role in many chronic health conditions, illnesses and syndromes like depression, anxiety, heart disease, hyperactivity, asthma, high blood pressure, acne, chronic headaches, mood swings, PMS, OCD, Candida overgrowth, binging, type 2 diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, hypoglycemia, obesity, food sensitivity, attention deficit and even cancer to name only a few.

It also damages the kidneys, pancreas and liver, disrupts proper digestion and absorption of protein, impedes healthy colon functioning, leads to vitamin and mineral deficiencies and many more.

As a matter of fact, you'd be hard pressed to find a health condition that isn't liked to sugar in one way or another. Even major health organizations like the American Diabetes Association believe that consumption of sugar is one of the three major causes of degenerative disease in America.

Next to environmental toxins, sugar is the most detrimental factor your health faces. Keeping sugar out of the diet is the single most powerful step you can take to not only improve your health, but protect your health in the future. If you eat sugar because you're not informed, that is one thing; but if you continue to eat sugar after you're aware of the numerous negative effects it has on your health, then that is simply irresponsible and destructive behavior, which you should not give yourself permission to engage in.

In many areas of life we don't have a lot of control, but what we eat is something we have complete control over, and the choices we make in food has a profound impact on our mental and physical health. Taking sugar out of the diet is something we can all do that is affordable and requires no visit to the doctor's office or extra expenses in lab tests or remedies.

Sugar that should be removed from the diet comes in many different forms and names which include, white sugar, powdered sugar, raw sugar, brown sugar, cane sugar, and even organic sugar, organic cane syrup, date sugar and maple sugar. As well as high fructose corn syrup, fructose, dextrose, maltose and lactose.

Other sugars that are considered healthier like molasses, maple syrup, honey, barley malt, agave, rice syrup etc. should all be extremely minimized as well, as they too will lead to the same health issues if eaten in excess.

The good news is that although sugar addiction is often as severe as hard drugs and alcohol, it can be successfully overcome with a commitment to changes in the diet and lifestyle and nutritional supplementation.

Coombs Family Farms 100% Organic Maple Sugar, 25-Ounce Container List Price: $21.64 Sale Price: $16.65 You save: $4.99 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Nurturing the forest for 7 generations. 100% Pure. USDA Organic. Our certified Organic Maple Sugar is a healthy, Sweetner made entirely from 100% pure maple syrup. Versatile and delicious, it's a delightful topping or ingredient for desserts and pastries; perfect in lemonade, coffee, tea, yogurt, oatmeal and so much more! For 7 generations, Coombs Family Farms has produced great tasting maple by taking special care of our ancient trees. My grandfather said, There are no shortcuts to creating pure maple syrup. Do right by the forest and it'll do right by you . We continue this approach by supporting other small farmers who share our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship and sustainable forestry. Certified Organic by QAI. Features Uniquely versatile and delicious our Pure Maple Sugar is a healthy alternative sweetener made entirely from pure maple syrup In our home, we use it in cookies muffins breads flan milk shakes lemonade tea and lots more My boys use it on oatmeal and my wife Dana uses it with fruit and yogurt most mornings If the recipe calls for 1 cup of cane sugar substitute with 2/3rds cup of maple sugar Pure maple sweetness - it's what we do

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Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Turbinado Raw Cane Sugar, 24-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) List Price: $54.00 Sale Price: $44.86 You save: $9.14 (17%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Turbinado's golden crunchy crystals, produced from 100% organically grown sugar cane, are perfect for gourmet coffee, tea, beverages and as a crunchy topping. Made by crushing the freshly-cut cane to squeeze out excess juice, Turbinado is rich in molasses, vitamins and minerals. Cane juice is simply thickened through the evaporation of excess moisture to form a heavy syrup. The syrup is crystallized in a centrifuge, or turbine, to produce the large sparkling golden crystals--hence the name, Turbinado. It is the ultimate topping for cakes, cookies, muffins, crumbles and pies and a wonderful start to the day sprinkled on cereal or fruit. Use as a 1-for-1 replacement for refined white sugar. Organic and kosher certified. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal and plant-based diets. Turbinado is not colored or blended and no animal byproducts are used in its production. Features Organic Raw Turbinado Sugar Perfect for coffee, tea, beverages and as a crunchy topping A low glycemic sweetener,

Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Sugar, 16-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 12) List Price: $42.96 Sale Price: $35.26 You save: $7.70 (18%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description A blond, delicious, natural Organic Sugar perfect for sprinkling, baking and hot and cold drinks. Made from freshly squeezed Organic Cane Juice, which is evaporated and crystallized on the same day it is harvested. Use as a 1-for-1 organic replacement for refined sugar. The Fair Trade label guarantees the consumer a fair price is paid directly to the farmer for the sugar cane they grow. Returning real value to the primary agricultural producers means they can compete with factory farms whilst protecting sustainable farming practices. It also means they can enjoy higher living standards and develop thriving communities. A spoonful of Fair Trade Sugar really does make the world a sweeter place! Fair Trade, organic and kosher certified. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, Halal and plant-based diets. Product of Paraguay. Features Pack of 12, 16-ounce pouches ( total of 192 ounces) Made from freshly squeezed organic sugar cane juice, which is evaporated and crystallized on the same day it is harvested Certified-organic and fair trade, non-GMO, kosher; suitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal- and plant-based diets Use in hot or cold drinks, for baking, or sprinkled over desserts Made from Paraguay-grown ingredients and packaged in Sugar Land, Texas

Softlips PURE Organic Coconut and Sugar Exfoliating Lip Polish, List Price: $4.49 Sale Price: $3.99 You save: $0.50 (11%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Infused with natural conditioners100% Natural Cruelty-free Features Free from preservatives, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, mineral oil, and gluten Card is printed on recyclable material and uses vegetable based inks

Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Dark Brown Sugar, 24-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6) List Price: $29.40 Sale Price: $24.28 You save: $5.12 (17%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Perfect for baking and cooking. A soft, moist light brown sugar with a wonderful creamy flavor. It adds warm honey tomes to baking and is perfect for cakes, cookies, crumble toppings and sauces. Use as a 1-for-1 organic replacement for refined light sugar. The Fair Trade label guarantees the consumer a fair price is paid directly to the farmer for the sugar cane they grow. Returning real value to the primary agricultural producers means they can compete with factory farms whilst protecting sustainable farming practices. It also means they can enjoy higher living standards and develop thriving communities. A spoonful of Fair Trade Sugar really does make the world a sweeter place! Fair Trade, organic and kosher certified. Suitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal and plant-based diets. Features Pak of 6, 24-ounce pouches ( total of 144 ounces) A soft, moist sweetener that blends easily in recipes Certified-organic and fair trade; Non- GMO; Kosher; Suitable for vegan; vegetarian; Halal- and plant-based diets Full-flavored and especially good in sauces, chocolate-based recipes, chutneys, and casseroles Made from imported ingredients and packaged in Sugar Land, Texas

Wholesome Sweeteners Fair Trade Organic Powdered Sugar, 16-Ounce Pouches (Pack of 6) List Price: $26.28 Sale Price: $21.32 You save: $4.96 (19%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Perfect for dusting, frosting and fillings. Certified Organic and Fair Trade. USDA Organic. No pesticides. No herbicides. No chemicals. No bleaches. The natural alternative for refined white powder. A rich, creamy powdered sugar produced by simply pulverizing Wholesome Sweeteners Organic Cane Sugar. Unlike refined powder sugar with its overpowering, harsh, chalky sweetness, our Organic Powder retains the cane's natural molasses to give a smooth, mellow and rounded flavor. Use as a 1-for-1 replacement for refined powdered sugar. Produced without the use of chemicals, pesticides, bleaches or animal by-products. Organic and Kosher certified, GMO-free and suitable for Vegan and Halal diets. The Fair Trade label guarantees the consumer a fair price is paid directly to the farmer for the sugar cane they grow. Returning real value to the primary agricultural producers means they can complete with factory farms whilst protecting sustainable farming practices. It also means they can enjoy higher living standards and develop thriving communities. A spoonful of Fair Trade Sugar really does make the world a sweeter place! When making a simple water icing for muffins or cookies, the Organic Powder gives a rich golden honey color and mellow toffee flavor derived from the natural molasses retained in the unrefined, unbleached, organic sugar. Features Pack of 6, 16-ounce pouches of (total of 96 ounces) Rich and creamy, with a mellow, smooth flavor; the choice of many top pastry chefs Certified-organic and fair trade, non-GMO, kosher; suitable for vegan, vegetarian, halal- and plant-based diets Gives a toffee flavor to baked goods; great for dusting, frostings, and fillings Made from imported ingredients and packaged in Sugar Land, Texas

Hain Pure Foods Organic Sugar, 24-Ounce Units (Pack of 6) List Price: $34.08 Sale Price: $26.22 You save: $7.86 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description All purpose natural sweetener. USDA organic. Hain Organic Sugar is organically grown. It's produced with earth-friendly processes using renewable energy sources and rotating crops to protect the environment. Freshly-cut sugarcane is milled, crushed, purified and crystallized in one simple process. It contains no artificial additives or preservatives and is certifies kosher. We're sure you'll love this wonderful natural sweetener. Certified organic by Oregon Tilth. Enjoy! Features Made from pure organic evaporated cane juice Certified Kosher; organic, 10 calories per serving An all-purpose natural sweetener; sprinkle on cereal and baked goods, or use for baking

Dr. McDougall's Right Foods Organic Instant Oatmeal, Light Maple Brown Sugar, 1.3 Ounce Packets, 8-Count Boxes (Pack of 6) List Price: $23.60 Sale Price: $19.02 You save: $4.58 (19%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Dr. McDougall’s Maple Brown Sugar Organic Light Oatmeal has 50% less sugar than other leading brands. It is America’s favorite oatmeal flavor – maple brown sugar and just the right sweetness combining organic cane juice, organic pure maple sugar, and LoHan fruit powder. LoHan fruit has been enjoyed in Asia for centuries for its natural sweet flavor. It has little or no effect on blood sugar but adds wonderful natural sweet taste. Dr. McDougall’s Organic Light Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal has no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners. It’s fortified with organic compliant, natural vitamins. Kids love the taste too. Features Case of six 10.7-ounce packages with 8 oatmeal packets each (total of 64.2 ounces, 48 packets) Made with organic rolled oats and pure maple sugar USDA organic and certified vegan; no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners Judged best tasting natural oatmeal by San Francisco Chronicle All-natural, heart-healthy foods from the renowned McDougall Program in Santa Rosa, California

Coombs Family Farms 100% Pure Organic Maple Syrup Grade B, 32-Ounce Jug List Price: $25.74 Sale Price: $19.80 You save: $5.94 (23%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description USDA organic. For seven generations, Coombs Family Farms has produced 100% pure, great tasting maple syrup by taking special care of our ancient maple trees. My grandfather said "There are no shortcuts to creating pure maple syrup. Do right by the forest and it will do right by you." Today, we continue this approach, a proudly support other small maple farmers who share our commitment to quality, environmental stewardship, and sustainable forestry. The Coombs Commitment: We make 100% pure maple syrup with no artificial flavors, perservatives or dyes; We never over-tap trees; We support the use of health spouts for tree friendly tapping; We never use pesticides in our tree farm; Our grading standards are never compromised for short-term gain. Nurturing the forest for 7 generations. Certified Organic by QAI. Products of USA and Canada. Features Premium Grade B Certified organic by QAI Certified Kosher No artificial flavors, preservatives or dyes Winner of the National Certificate of Distinction for Taste Award from the American Tasting Institute

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