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SUGAR:
THE SWEET
TRUTH
Overindulge your sweet
tooth, and you up your
chances of heart disease,
tooth decay, and weight
gain. Because sugar also
stokes inflammation,
it may spur other diseases.
But sugar is critical in
your cooking and baking.
It gives you that delicious,
deep browning in
waffles, cookies, and cakes.
It balances salty, sour, or
acidic flavors in salad
dressings, marinades, and
sauces. It keeps breads
and baked goods tender.
Eliminate all sugar from
your diet, and your cooking
and eating could trend
toward blah. The key
is to use it judiciously and
in moderation.