Did you know that sugar, when it was first refined, was considered a medicine? It was used only for treating illnesses. Not until much later did people begin using it for non-medical reasons.

Knowing this, knowing what sugar does to our bodies, knowing why it is such a prevalent force in our society, has helped me to be stronger with my daughter. I, too, caved to her demands for sweet treats and refined flour products. But, guess what - it IS a drug.

It is also a poison. There is NO nutritional value to sugar. Refined flour has value only because of supplements added to it.

This is your child and what you do is your choice. I will not judge you harshly for giving in - I did it, too. I'm stronger when well-armed with information.