Sugar

Animals need the right amount of glucose sugar in their diets, within tolerable levels.  Too much can lead to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, dementia, tooth decay and other complications.

Conversely, if our cells don't get enough glucose sugar they begin to die.  If the blood sugar levels drop too low, it could lead to symptoms such as an irregular or fast heartbeat, fatigue, pale skin, shakiness, anxiety, sweating, hunger, irritability, and tingling or numbness of the lips, tongue or cheek.

Interesting fact:  zombies crave brains because they refuse to consume glucose sugar.  Brains are the most energy-demanding organ, using one-half of all the sugar energy in the body.  So that's why zombies crave brains.  To consume glucose sugar that they refuse to otherwise eat.

They just need a glucose cure.

Not all sugars are the same.  For instance, fruits and complex carbohydrates are healthier than simple sugars found in sweets.  But that doesn't mean you should avoid sweets altogether, for we should also enjoy life!  But while caramel apples remain popular, if you should eat any amber candy around Halloween, make sure you brush your teeth immediately afterward so it doesn't get caught or, more importantly, stuck.

The point is to make sure you eat a healthy, balanced diet with fruits (strawberries, raspberries) and vegetables (lettuce corn) and grains (bread, rice) and meats (bacon, ham, sausage)* and dairy (cheeses**, milk), and fat.  And yes, you can also have your cake and eat it, too.

Moderation in everything, including this.

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 * We eat way too much meat, and factory farming is inhumane.  We should move to eating less meat, and meat that is raised and slaughtered healthier and more sustainably.  There are a number of really good meat-substitute products on the market right now and in development!  I can imagine a future where it's delicious, convenient, and healthy to be vegetarian or meat-less.

 ** I love cheese! My favorites are: gouda, American, goat, monterey jack, pepper jack, mozzarella, feta, swiss, provolone, cheddar, blue cheese, and cottage cheese. I used to like manchego, but I'm pretty much over it.