Our tipi is now set up at the farm in San Sebastián del Oeste! ⛺🌿

I am always somewhat amazed at the farmers market where the beautiful and enticing cakes, cookies, muffins, turnovers, rolls, pies and every kind of sugar laden pastry is offered. People line up for these treats.. w The big sugar companies are taking some marketing lessons from the tobacco industry by denying any connection between their product and obesity and diabetes epidemics going on in the industrialized world. They also have access to immense power and give generously to the powers that be to ensure that their products are protected. Sugar is one of the biggest enemies in the pursuit of health and longevity. It appears in nearly ALL processed foods and drinks–even things you wouldn’t think would be sweetened, like canned beans, Mayonnaise, and pickles even baby food– make it virtually impossible to avoid. It is a proven fact that sugar increases your insulin and Lipton levels and decreases receptor sensitivity for both of these vital hormones. This leads directly to: High blood pressure and high cholesterol Heart disease Diabetes Weight gain Premature aging Cancers feeds off sugars One way in which sugar has been linked to the obesity epidemic, for instance, is that when consumed in quantities, sugars cause hormonal changes that lead to over eating. Sugar suppresses your immune system, contributing to allergies, and it is responsible for a number of digestive disorders. It also contributes to depression, and its excess consumption is, in fact associated with many of the chronic diseases in the developed countries, including the big C. And PLEASE do not reward your sweet children with sweets. Or  pets!