The craving for sweetness in humans is date back to 8000 BC when the people of New Guinea first domesticated and cultivated sugarcane. Indians discovered how to crystallize sugar during the Gupta dynasty, around 350 AD. Human desire for sweet taste spans all ages, races, and cultures. Throughout evolution, sugar and sweets have had a role in human nutrition, helping to orient feeding behavior toward foods providing both energy and essential nutrients. Nevertheless, the rising consumption of added sugars in sweets and desserts is the driving force behind the obesity epidemic. There are ten ways sugar harms your health: