Right Dexter! Actually, the sugar ITSELF might not cause the hyperactivity, but the resulting chemical reactions sure do! AND I speak from experience. I had 20 years of scouting experience before the injury, and there was a definite change/difference in the scouts (boys or girls) when they had or didn't have sugar on an outing.

We used sweets on activitites that needed the boost (such as whitewater rafting or backpacking in mtns) but for the weekly meeting, or regular campout? NO sodas, candy allowed! we couldn't get anything accomplished because they all bounced off the walls.

I might add, you also crave what you are allergice to... well, you either crave it or abhor it. So if someone, you or your child, has a real hatred or craving for something, it may be an allergy. A good ENT can help you out there... craving is just a symptom, but there are many negative outcomes from allergies.

PS milk chocolate isn't so good for our bodies, but dark chocolate does have more of the "needed" chemicals for some... actually, I prefer salty.

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