Although sugar is one of the purest natural products, it should be enjoyed sparingly.

Humans have been making and consuming bread for tens of thousands of years, but if you take a walk through your local supermarket you will see that there has been a war of sorts cast against a very important part of bread: gluten. It seems that everywhere you look in the grocery store you will see the label “gluten-free,” it’s slapped on the packages of everything from baked goods to vegetables and salsas.

In recent years, sugar has become the enemy of healthy bodies. Some have gone as far as calling it toxic, and while there is still a need for ongoing research it is a good idea to try to cut some of the sugar out of your diet.