There is so much information on the subject of nutrition, from one extreme to the other. The harmful effects of sugar appear to be a standard we mostly agree upon.
Recommended reading:
Sugar Blues by William Dufty and Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
“It is recognized that sugar present in chocolate milk, juice, soda, koolaid, etc as well as in solid forms such as candies and cakes, can all interact with gastrointestinal yeasts to form fermentation products. These fermentation products include alcohol, such as ethanol, as well as mold products. A combination of direct drug effect, as well as chemical intolerance in hypersensitization to mold products, has long been associated with mood changes including what appears to be a mild drunken state, hyperactivity, dyslexia, and chemical imbalances that may refer to depression, hyperactivity, mania etc.” (Gaynelle D’Arco Health Freedom News)