Is Real Sugar Better For You Than Refined Sugar?
Author: David Grisaffi


"Is real sugar better for you than refined sugar?" There
is quite a debate raging on this subject. Opinions are
flying on both sides of the debate. To fully form an
informed opinion, you need to know how sugar is "refined."
Then you will understand the answer to the question.

Refined sugar is nearly pure sucrose that is obtained from
raw sugar sources such as sugar cane and sugar beets.
Sugar cane provides the bulk of refined sugar because it is
the more easily grown of the two source crops. The next
steps in the process will help you to answer the question
"is real sugar better for you than refined sugar?"

Sugar is normally refined in two major ways: affination
and carbonization. Affination involves mixing raw sugar
with high fructose syrup. This liquid mixture is fed into
centrifugal chambers. The liquid is spun until it
separates into liquid and sugar crystals. The sugar
crystals are higher in sucrose content, but have an
unacceptable level of contaminants, so carbonization is
then used. In carbonization, the sugar is mixed with a
liquid to make a 50/50 solution. Milk of lime is then
added. The milk of lime mixes with the solution and calcium
carbonate is formed. The calcium carbonate attracts the
contaminates and discolorants so they can be removed. In
some cases phosphorus is used instead of milk of lime.
Knowing that all of these chemicals are added, it is not
hard to answer the question "is real sugar better for you
than refined sugar?"

Real sugars are those sugars that are in their natural
forms and come from fruit, grain, and vegetables. These
sugars are usually not "refined" in anyway. Some of the
sources of these sugars are honey, molasses, and agave.
Sugar cane and sugar beets can provide this type of sugar
if they have not been processed. Normally the source syrup
is boiled and dried to produce sugar crystals. Some
examples of this type of crystal sugar are demerara,
muscovado, and turbinado. These sugars are yellowish or
brown in color and tend to clump when exposed to air.

The best course of action is to only consume naturally
occurring sugars in their natural forms. That is difficult
to do. If you have to use added sugar, then it is obvious
that real sugar is best. Answering if real sugar is better
for you than refined sugar is kind of a no-brainer.
Carbohydrates in their natural forms are easier for your
body to digest, use, and eliminate. The chemicals added
during processing and refining are harmful and should be
avoided whenever possible. Consuming real sugar will lead
to a more healthy and balanced diet and a healthier you.
Is real sugar better for you than refined sugar? Yes, most
definitely!


About the Author:

David Grisaffi is a Sports Conditioning Coach and holds
multiple certifications including three from the
prestigious CHEK Institute: Level II Corrective Holistic
Exercise Kinesiologist, Golf Biomechanic, and Nutrition and
Lifestyle Coach. Plus he is also the author of the popular
selling e book, "Firm and Flatten Your Abs," which teaches
you how to develop a ripped abdominal region. Visit his
blog at http://www.flattenyourabs.net/blog