Got A Sweet Tooth, Do Ya?

Many women, myself included, tend to have a bit of a sweet tooth. But there may be cause for concern that you're not aware of.
If you have high cholesterol it may be time to cut back on your sugar intake. When most people think of high cholesterol they believe the main cause to be fatty steaks, burgers, and other meat sources. But the truth is that cholesterol is raised by high-fat sweets as well.
If you already do have high cholesterol or you know you have a family history of high cholesterol make sure that you take action each day to lower your risk (and therefore, lower your risk of heart disease) by eating fewer sweet treats, eating leaner meats, making exercise a regular part of your schedule, and selecting a healthier variety of foods.
Sugar can be very addicting, just as a drug can be. If you have a problem with your sweet tooth (say, you must have a big bowl of ice cream each night or you need that sweet fix after each meal) try abstaining for a week. You will see that after the week is up you no longer have that intense craving that you once did. Just be careful when you decide to treat yourself again. Keep the portions very small and infrequent. Otherwise you risk addiction, unwanted health issues, and weight gain once more.

Take care of your body today! It's the only one you have!

Amanda