14 Facts About Sugar

It’s no secret that we’re not big fans of sugar consumption on the paleo diet. Heck, we just ran a piece on sugar lies. That said, sugar is undeniably a part of the average American diet, but did you know these crazy sugar facts?

• The average american child consumes 32 teaspoons of sugar a day!
• Sugar suppresses the immune system, inhibits blood flow and affects aging.
• Refined sugar can be linked to manic depression.

That’s not all. Find out these facts and more in the infographic below: 14 sweet sugar facts

Check out these 14 shocking facts about sugar, then check out The 21-Day Sugar Detox if you’re ready to change your sugar habits.

via Visualy