Lizbet Miller had to get her health in order. The mother of two and loving wife wanted to set an example for her family to live a healthier lifestyle. She struggled with chronic health issues since she was a baby. So when she started experiencing pain in her upper abdomen, nausea, and chills, she didn’t think much of it.
Not So Sweet: The Trouble with Sugar
Obesity is on the rise, and experts point to many factors including sedentary lifestyles, screen time and diet. This month, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a statement identifying sugar as one of the major culprits, saying “excess consumption of added sugars, especially from sugary drinks, poses a grave health threat to children and adolescents.”