Naturally SweetThere are differences between how refined sugar (white) and complex sugars (honey, molasses, maple syrup) affect our bodies. Refined sugar is absorbed quickly into our bloodstreams; complex sugars are absorbed more slowly and offer an even supply of energy over time. To learn more, try the following books:
Sugar Shock by Connie Bennett
The Sugar Solution by the Editors of Prevention Magazine
Get the Sugar Out: 501 Simple Ways to Cut the Sugar Out Of Any Diet by Ann Louise Gittleman
For a point-of-view based look at corn agriculture, as well as its role in the sweeteners market, you might also watch King Corn, directed by Aaron Woolf.
Content developed by EHPL's Children's Librarian, Kathleen Sands
