There is No Substitute for Sugar

A new study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showing rising obesity rates over the last decade and recent data from the Economic Research Service (E.R.S.) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture showing declining sweetener consumption during the same period has provided fodder for the Sugar Association to question whether sugar should be the primary target in the fight against obesity.

“Brown sugar is used to make baked goods taste better, adding a boost of flavor as well as textural complexity

“Not all sugar is created equal—and the many varieties come from different sources and undergo different production processes. The various