I'd like a recording like newscaster :)
Sugar
Sugar was a luxury for a long time in our history. In the opinion of some people in the medical profession, it still should be. However, since the time when manufactures discovered ways of producing it in vast quantities, it has become one of the staple articles of human diet. It has the advantages of being comparatively cheap, easily digested, rich in energy and useful for flavoring.
Its major shortcomings are that it lacks every nourishing quality except that of giving energy. Because of its attractive flavor, it tends to displace other foods much more valuable for our diet.
Most serious of all is its adverse effect on health; in fact, excessive consumption can cause heart problems, obesity, and dental decay. The latter is widespread among the developed contries. From the very young to the very old, scarcely anyone escapes.
Thank you languagedan and ckeizer !! Both of you helped me a lot ! I will pretend you as if I were American :)