There are very many different types of sugars, which are monosaccharaides consisting of glucose (blood sugar), fructose (fruit sugar) and galactose (milk sugar); disaccharides consisting of sucrose (table sugar), lactose and maltose; and polysaccharides consisting of starch and cellulose; That are either naturally acquired from plants and honey or produced synthetically or artificially in the lab.

Although they have the advantage of sweetening our foods, they have also been proven to have adverse effects on our health, and are contained in most snacks and junk foods, causing many to call for world wide regulation of junk foods.

1. Sugar makes you gain weight

When excess sugar is consumed, the pancreas releases a hormone called insulin ,to convert excess calories in the blood into fats for storage, which consequently adds more weight to the individual. Therefore the higher the sugar intake, the more insulin is released form the pancreas into the blood and the more fat is formed.

2. Sugar inhibits the immune system

When insulin released by the pancreas becomes very high, the release of the human growth hormone which aids the immune system is reduced which means your body is less able to deal with pathogens.

Also high levels of sugar impairs the main component of your immune system which are the T-cells which engage pathogens that invade the body and destroys them. Sugar turns these t-cells off for a period of hours to a day; and sugar in a can of soda can switch off your immune system for an hour, during which, your body will be literally defenseless and allow even minute levels of pathogens in your system (which would have been dealt with under normal conditions), to cause great harm.

3. Sugar can cause diabetes

This is common knowledge proven by numerous studies that diabetes, a disease caused by incredibly high levels of glucose sugar in the blood is more likely to happen when you consume more sugar.

So to recap, sugar is good just as long you do not take it in excessive amounts; which can otherwise lead to diabetes, an impaired immune system and you pitting on weight.

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 Tropical Special

Freshly extracted Orange, Apple and Kiwi Juice, blended with Banana and Ice

Sadly very few know exactly the quantity of vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants that nature provides in every fruit on Earth. Just imagine how fresh the live ingredients planted into the smoothie you yourself have taken the time to make compared to the one you quickly hand your kid(s) in a carton from the fridge. So why not give it a go, make a smoothie for your little munchkins and you will not only be giving them a delicious drink they’ll love, but also a great deal of what they need to grow both mentally and physically.

What you will need:

•  1 Juicy Orange (peeled)
• 1 Apple
• 1/4 Banana
• 1 Kiwi Fruit
• ICE

Begin by juicing the orange, apple and kiwi. Ensure you peel the kiwi fruit as it can often have a harsh taste. Place the banana in the blender, along with the juice and ice.

Blend until completely smooth.

• What’s in it: Vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C and E, beta – carotene, fibre, magnesium, potassium, folic acid, boron, ellagic acid, amino acids and natural sugars.

The scrumptious kiwi fruit is rich in beta-carotene, which converts to vitamin A, this vitamin is essential for the development and growth of cells and helps maintain healthy skin and eyes. Apples contain vitamin B1 which assists in the blood formation and the production of hydrochloric acid needed for proper digestion. Last but not least the fibre is there to keep kids moving!

A little tip or two: If you’ve mastered keeping your young delights interested with different fruits and smoothies be sure to engage a teenager too. A possible trick is to mention how good they are to ‘help keep a good healthy weight’ and ‘are great for clear skin’. I’m more than certain after a while they’ll be making their own smoothies without you needing to push them.