Sugar Rush Narrative Essay

In their 2012 article, "The Toxic Truth about Sugar," Lustig et al argue that sugar, like alcohol, ought to be regulated by governments due to the harm it can cause to individuals' health and the public good. Their argument, at first glance, appears to be highly logical and virtually unassailable: alcohol is regulated because it is bad for health and causes other problems for society, and so sugar which is the cause of much greater and more pervasive health problems and is also detrimental to the social and cultural fabric of the peoples of the world in a variety of ways involving the agricultural industry and global development should also be carefully regulated and controlled. The researchers cite actions taken in other countries along the same lines as a further justification of their call for more control when it comes to sugar content and consumption, and clearly spell out some of the concrete harms that increased sugar consumption has had and will have on the world's population, not just in developed/industrialized countries but in all countries adopting similar diets. This adds up to a very compelling picture of the threat that sugar specifically and "junk food" (calorie-dense and nutritionally-lacking consumables) generally constitutes to the world population.

The rise of sugar as a commodity in England situated England as the world’s leading consumer. The increasing popularity of coffeehouses among middle-class English people, as well the introduction of tea from China, fueled the counties. England’s growing interest in coffee and tea greatly increased the demand for sugar leading to a significant effect on Africa and its people. The high English demand for sugar required land to expand sugar plantations, and an efficient source of labor to produce, creating a connection between all three. For example, if there was not enough demand, there would have been no point in planting sugar and if cheap labor could not be obtained, it would not be worth doing so on such a large scale because it would have been expensive and unprofitable. Since they had all these contributing factors in their favor the British were able to gain profit from sugar plantations, which worked as a significant contributor towards their economy. To meet the land requirements the British picked their Caribbean colonies because of their control of that region and its climate. After finding the land for plantations, England had to find the source of labor to work these plantations. The English turned into Africa for cheap slave labor. The British had tried the local Caribbeans to work on the plantations but these people were already affected by the diseases that were brought to the area by Europeans. As a result, there were not many Caribbean people to work the

There is something intriguing and mysterious about a once famous star who draws a huge fan base then suddenly disappears from the scene of stardom like he never was. Such is the case in the documentary searching for Sugarman, a compelling collection of a musician who reigned in the 1970s era but would soon disappear from the limelight. The director of this documentary, Malik Bendjeloul, goes deep into the vast land of South Africa to piece together pieces of this once famous artist, shedding some light into his whereabouts.

It was January 2015 I was seven and all my Halloween candy was gone! I had spent 20 minutes thinking how to get more candy. That's when I saw how much candy my sister had she had eight full size candy bars eight. I had to get some so I asked,

The highly anticipated television series Queen Sugar is set to air on September 6th and 7th.

“I’m fine!” they rushed out, forcing their eyes to meet with his. It almost stung. “I really am fine.”

Sugar was relatively unknown to Europe until the fourteenth century. After its introduction to the people of Europe, it gradually spread across the continent until it eventually reached the Atlantic nations. After the “discovery” of the New World, Europe was eager to expand its territories. Sugar was soon brought to the Americas with the explorers, and the global sugar trade was born. The sugar trade was driven by the high demand for sugar in Europe, its appeal to European investors, and competition between European nations.

Sugar was irresistible and that is why it was one of the biggest global trade items. There were pro’s and con’s to the sugar trade. Europeans got wealthy and powerful while slaves were worked to death.

Dietary decisions are frequently impressionable and can sway between generations or cultures frequently. Often these shifts in the popular beliefs about diet are fueled by scientific studies or doctors, you can simply examine the impact of Dr. Oz T.V. program or remember the popularity of the Atkins diet to see how quickly these shifts can happen. One such claim that can be found is that, high levels of dietary cholesterol is the leading cause of heart disease and obesity. Katherine Pett of Nutrition Wonk examines a trend within the scientific community in which over simplification and misrepresentation can skew work that has existed for over half of a decade.

“I’m so sorry.” I say as I turn to run. I run to my briefcase hidden in the bushes to grab my phone. I dial 911, only to hang up each time the operator picks up. I take a deep breath, and dial one last time.

The play No Sugar by Jack Davis has various themes and issues covered in it. My understanding of society helps with the meaning of this text, through multiple aspects. These aspects are shown in the text through various themes/issues. These themes portray society and help with my understanding of No Sugar. The themes/issues are as follows; colonialism, economic depression and the patriarchy society. All these topics were a big part of Davis time, and when he wrote the play. This is the reason that we can see these issues portrayed through his play. Racism is a big part of his play and in the era when the play was written as well, and it’s shown not as a separate issue but is portrayed

“You okay in there?” concern for his well being this is a trip he thinks to himself. Keeping me hostage feeding him and taking care of his wounds but not revealing themselves. Hunter just shakes his head and replies.

I write with greatest regret, about your enforcement of the sugar act, I respect you and my lord and do not wish to defy you. I am a humble tavern owner in the colony of Maryland. Ever since you enforced of the sugar act, I have lost the ability to buy enough rum, because taxation on molasses too high. I am aware that you have recently lowered the taxes on molasses, but would you lower it a little more. I know it is unheard of to question the right of the king and I respect you, but this law has caused my tavern to become less and less popular, i cant compete with the others for I have no money. For if you do not get rid of this act, I will move to the west side, over the proclamation line. You might ask yourself, how is one silly little colonist

Who could have seen that a young Texas boy growing up in poverty would write and record a song heard by millions of music lovers throughout the world? “Sugartime” has been covered by hundreds of artists worldwide and has been performed by churches, commercials, plays, musicals and purely loving individuals recapturing a simpler time in music history. There are currently dozens if not hundreds of renditions of “Sugartime” posted on the World Wide Web easily viewed on YouTube. Some are brilliant and others are comical. Charlie finds many of these versions exciting, as he’s happy to see so many people, especially young folks, taking an interest in his song decades after the original was released.

Laying in my bed, I can hear gunshots firing off outside my window. In the morning on my journey to school, I may walk over a puddle of bullet shells, or have to cover my nose because an junkie overdose in the hallway. Although on that same journey, I see my cousin “sugarman” every morning before school. He would remind me to tie my shoes, and give me and my older sister a couple of dollars for lunch. One day, I woke up, then followed my normal morning routine. On my way to school, I notice he is not on the steps posted with his fresh all white Air Force Ones, and fitted Saints cap. Seeing His bright white smile, knowing he would always be in that spot waiting for us to pass him on the way to school, receiving those crumpled dollar bills; It hurt my heart to know that it all came to an end. Although the public housing projects I lived in consisted of abundance of violence, drugs, solicitation, I knew when I would visit my cousin in