Not So Sweet Facts About Sugar

Sugar Adds to Stomach Fat

Stomach fat, also known as visceral fat, surrounds your organs and can affect your risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain cancers. It’s been shown that refined sugars are stored in the body as belly fat, making you more at risk for certain health conditions.

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January 16, 2014

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July 1, 2014