What are the top two reasons why people choose the foods they do? Without our innate desire for sweet foods, we would not be here. Humans were wired to seek out sweet foods. Back in caveman days, the only sweet foods available were fruit and honey. Fruit was seasonal and when it came into season in the summer, caveman stuffed himself to lay down the fat stores for the upcoming winter. Fruits were a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and photochemical. Honey was hard to come by, but also a rich source of nutrients. Fast forward to today, when sweet foods are available 24/7, at a cheap price, very convenient and delicious, are there any wonder why obesity is increasing, diabetes type 2 increasing?

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