The generation raised on sugar rations – and what their health reveals 70 years later
From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health They were born into a…
The Guardian reports: From blood pressure to ageing, research suggests the first 1,000 days of sugar exposure could leave a decades-long mark on health They were born into a Britain still recovering from the hardships of war.
Though the air-raid sirens had fallen silent, many everyday foods remained rationed, including sugar. Babies and very young children were expected to have little or no added sugar.
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- Adults were restricted to about 3 tablespoons (40g) a day to stretch between cups of tea, baking and desserts; children were limited to less than a tablespoon. (The Guardian)
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