Essentials South Africa

SLASH SUGAR & SLIM

‘Sneaky sugars are public enemy number one,’ declares health and fitness expert JJ Virgin in her book, The Sugar Impact Diet (Headline). ‘Even the most health-conscious among us struggle to avoid them. It can feel incredibly daunting.’ Overconsumption of the white stuff can cause kidney and liver damage, dental decay and obesity, as well as other health issues, which is why the World Health Organization recommends that sugar should not account for more than 10% of our daily kilojoule intake, with

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