I really think the pressure from society and the media (to adhere to a certain weight and image) really has a lot to do with some people's sugar intake.SUGAR IS BAD! YOU CAN'T HAVE THIS...all that bs! Once a month it's ok to have a little bit,but on a regular basis..plus all the accessible food,while cheap,is certainly not nutritious.I remember one time being in a store, and a kid was begging her mom for cookies that the deli makes.All that's in it are sugar and flour basically.What is so enticing about that? It's much more enticing to have a high quality,low sugar dark chocolate,which actually does contain antioxidants.
Eliminating Sugar From Your Diet
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One thing for me that I've been bothered with are the people that say, "Oh, you can't have this." I spin it around and say, "I don't eat this.
I won't eliminate it entirely because that can't be healthy, right? Most of my sugar probably comes from my vegan-friendly cookies, milk + cereal and juice.EXOskeleton
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for me, it's all about cutting down. for instance if you (i dont, but for example) take sugar with your coffee, instead of having two, have one.
also, look for alternatives: substitute bad, refined sugars with maple syrup, brown rice syrup or agave, they are lower GI and therefore don't spike your sugar levels, sending you into a sugar high then coma.
also, look for alternatives: substitute bad, refined sugars with maple syrup, brown rice syrup or agave, they are lower GI and therefore don't spike your sugar levels, sending you into a sugar high then coma.
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The problem is that the "food" that people aren't enjoying is hardly food. Things that come in wrappers are mostly chemicals. If you cannot guess what is in something just by looking at it, then it's probably not great for you.
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i cant believe theres a thread on this, and that other people are doing the same thing haha. when i try to explain to people i dont really eat sugar they dont seem to get it!
I was a junk food addict up until i was 17. i didnt do it for weight (i was already thin) but i started eating more organic. and processed food, especially sugar, just isnt beneficial to my body. i cut it out gradually, eating less of a dessert when before i would have eaten a ton. then, i eventually cut out things like dessert, not all natural juices, pancake syrup, etc completely. i dont eat anything like that. except organic pumpkin pie on thanksgiving bc its healthy!
it's been 4 years and honestly i dont find it that hard to stick to. all those things dont taste as good anymore, like i can taste the actual processed ingredients. you eventually get over the bad habit because better food tastes better! i actually crave good, wholesome food. plus, sugar has so many downfalls like wrinkles etc that at my age it's motivation to take preventative measures to age well.
with all of that said, though i dont touch dessert and soda-like sugar, it's important to have some sugar in your diet. so i get my good sugars from fruit and things like all natural granola bars.
I was a junk food addict up until i was 17. i didnt do it for weight (i was already thin) but i started eating more organic. and processed food, especially sugar, just isnt beneficial to my body. i cut it out gradually, eating less of a dessert when before i would have eaten a ton. then, i eventually cut out things like dessert, not all natural juices, pancake syrup, etc completely. i dont eat anything like that. except organic pumpkin pie on thanksgiving bc its healthy!
it's been 4 years and honestly i dont find it that hard to stick to. all those things dont taste as good anymore, like i can taste the actual processed ingredients. you eventually get over the bad habit because better food tastes better! i actually crave good, wholesome food. plus, sugar has so many downfalls like wrinkles etc that at my age it's motivation to take preventative measures to age well.
with all of that said, though i dont touch dessert and soda-like sugar, it's important to have some sugar in your diet. so i get my good sugars from fruit and things like all natural granola bars.
That sounds good, prettyjuice! I think one can`t eliminate sugar completely from the diet, and it´s not even wise. The white sugar is the problem, it has not any benefits at all. I am pretty confident by now with my sugar eliminating, I´ve left candies, cookies, ice cream etc...First days were awful, sugary things were only things on my mind. But the addiction is settling down, and I am very happy about that. It was clearly becoming a problem to me and my teeth.
I think the most important reason why one should eliminate sugar from the diet is because it's highly cancerous, affects the immune system, can feed a YI if you have one, because it messes up with your body's acidity levels, which should normally be alkaline, AND it causes wrinkles too... the sad part is that sugar is in absolutely EVERYTHING : you name it :dextrose, fructose, glucose, carbs are also transformed into sugar , and I've heard they put sugar in dairies, processed meats, you name it...corn equals sugar as well..... I am trying to eliminate it myself, I want to be healthier 
Honey and Turbinado (cane) sugar are good alternatives to refined white sugar. Turbinado does cost a little more, especially where we get it at Whole Foods & it takes a little longer to fully dissolve but I find the taste to be just as sweet, same with honey. Demarara sugar is good too, I like the fact that it's a raw form of cane sugar.
Much better than sugar
Much better than sugar
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I read somewhere (and I cannot remember whether I posted it here) that some holistic doctors will recommend eliminating refined sugar from the diet as a priority superior even to smoking - that's how bad it is for you. (I also don't know how true this is, but it made an impression on me at the time.)
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I thought that "sugar" meant refined or bad carbs, not sugar as such, we all would die without something that can be split down or converted into glucose, since it's the only thing our cells can make energy effectively. Think of diabetes patients, when their cells get no glucose and they fall into coma and then die.
http://www.naturalnews.com/000885.html
http://www.naturalnews.com/000885.html
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Yes, we are referring to refined sugar. The kind that shows up naturally in fruit and whatever else is fine.
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To cut out refined sugar completely, I'd have to eliminate black tea w/ milk & sugar and shortbread, which served together is some kind of ambrosia. Let's not forget that shortbread is 1/3 butter and 1/3 flour, to boot. Damn if it isn't delicious, though.
I've read that turbinado/honey/brown makes no difference, nutritionally, as sucrose is sucrose.
I've read that turbinado/honey/brown makes no difference, nutritionally, as sucrose is sucrose.
A couple of years ago I went refined sugar free a I could have possible been (apart from a bit of chocolate every now and again) for a whole year. It was amazing, my skin went so clear and I lost so much weight.
These past couple of years my skin has progressively been getting worse and worse, the same with my weight. So I'm thinking hard about re-joining you guys
These past couple of years my skin has progressively been getting worse and worse, the same with my weight. So I'm thinking hard about re-joining you guys
I'm jumping on board, for health reasons mainly - I'm becoming so interested in nutrition I keep considering doing a part-time course in it, a bit of a change to my current course of fashion journalism - but I also wouldnt mind losing a bit of extra weight baggage if possible.
I'm a bit of an addict too, I can totally relate to the whole not craving it for ages then having it one time and wanting it constantly haha, my boyfriend made the mistake of buying me a bag of Haribo last week which I had actually kind of gone off for a while, then all week I kept wanting gummy sweets
I have a tendency to grab things like chocolate bars/croissants/cakes etc when I'm on the go as healthier options such as sandwiches or pastas usually contain stuff I can't stand, namely mayo or mustard. The only chocolate I will allow myself is dark chocolate, which I actually kind of hate, so eating that in moderation should work and get rid of the need for a binge during those certain damn hormonal times ha
It's a good thing I'm mad on fruit for a natural fix
I'm a bit of an addict too, I can totally relate to the whole not craving it for ages then having it one time and wanting it constantly haha, my boyfriend made the mistake of buying me a bag of Haribo last week which I had actually kind of gone off for a while, then all week I kept wanting gummy sweets
I have a tendency to grab things like chocolate bars/croissants/cakes etc when I'm on the go as healthier options such as sandwiches or pastas usually contain stuff I can't stand, namely mayo or mustard. The only chocolate I will allow myself is dark chocolate, which I actually kind of hate, so eating that in moderation should work and get rid of the need for a binge during those certain damn hormonal times ha
It's a good thing I'm mad on fruit for a natural fix
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I found taking some vitamin B and magnesium can really help me with my sugar cravings, as if somehow it's my body's way of saying I am low on those.
I`ve been without delicasies for few weeks now, and it is actually amazing! I just don`t grave it anymore 
It has also helped with snacking, I don`t do that either anymore. In fact, my boyfriend bought chocolate last week, and it is still in the closet, untouched. Finally I can eat proper food at proper times
It has also helped with snacking, I don`t do that either anymore. In fact, my boyfriend bought chocolate last week, and it is still in the closet, untouched. Finally I can eat proper food at proper times as a nutrition expert i wanted to add my thoughts to this topic.
too much sugar IS bad for you there is no doubt about that. especially refined sugars especially raw cane sugar. Having said that, your body needs sugar to operate.
- every cell in your body needs the energy that your body produces from breaking down carbohydrates and fats.
- low glycemic carbohydrates which are broken down slowly in the body will keep your blood sugar level steady which will help you to avoid many many problems
- you need to maintain your blood sugar level throughout the day, it is bad when our blood sugar levels spike and also when they fall too low.
the best way to control these sugar issues is to avoid foods containing raw cane sugars or high GI foods, i have included a list below.
foods that are high on the glycemic index also have highly inflammatory properties which cause us to look bloated, feel tired/slow and age rapidly
if anybody has any questions relating to this, please let me know...
Low Glycaemic Index foods (55 or less)
Include some of these foods in each meal or snack, but go for low-fat choices where possible, such as skimmed milk. If you want to lose weight, you'll also need to watch your portion sizes. That means sticking to small servings of pasta and noodles, limiting yourself to two slices of bread with a meal, and having only a couple of squares of chocolate or a small handful of peanuts!
Table 1 - Low GI Foods
Food GI Roasted and salted peanuts 14 Low-fat yoghurt with sweetener 14 Cherries 22 Grapefruit 25 Pearl barley 25 Red lentils 26 Whole milk 27 Dried apricots 31 Butter beans 31 Fettucine pasta 32 Skimmed milk 32 Low-fat fruit yoghurt 33 Wholemeal spaghetti 37 Apples 38 Pears 38 Tomato soup, canned 38 Apple juice, unsweetened 40 Noodles 40 White spaghetti 41 All Bran 42 Chick peas, canned 42 Peaches 42 Porridge made with water 42 Lentil soup 44 Oranges 44 Macaroni 45 Green grapes 46 Orange juice 46 Peas 48 Baked beans in tomato sauce 48 Carrots, boiled 49 Milk chocolate 49 Kiwi fruit 52 Stoneground wholemeal bread 53 Crisps 54 Special K 54 Banana 55 Raw oatbran 55 Sweetcorn 55 Medium Glycaemic Index foods (56 to 69)
You may include a few of these foods each day, but again limit portion sizes if you want to lose weight.
Table 2 - Moderate GI Foods
Muesli, non toasted 56 Boiled potatoes 56 Sultanas 56 Pitta bread 57 Basmati Rice 58 Honey 58 Digestive biscuit 59 Cheese and tomato pizza 60 Ice cream 61 New potatoes 62 Coca cola 63 Apricots, canned in syrup 64 Raisins 64 Shortbread biscuit 64 Couscous 65 Rye bread 65 Pineapple, fresh 66 Cantaloupe melon 67 Croissant 67 Shredded wheat 67 Mars bar 68 Ryvita 69 Crumpet, toasted 69 Weetabix 69 Wholemeal bread 69 High Glycaemic Index foods (70 or more)
Swap these foods for those with a low GI value or eat them together with a low GI food. Having a jacket potato with baked beans, for example, will lower the GI value of that whole meal.
Table 3 - High GI Foods
Mashed potato 70 White bread 70 Watermelon 72 Swede 72 Bagel 72 Branflakes 74 Cheerios 74 French fries 75 Coco Pops 77 Jelly beans 80 Rice cakes 82 Rice Krispies 82 Cornflakes 84 Jacket potato 85 Puffed wheat 89 Baguette 95 Parsnips, boiled 97 White rice, steamed 98
too much sugar IS bad for you there is no doubt about that. especially refined sugars especially raw cane sugar. Having said that, your body needs sugar to operate.
- every cell in your body needs the energy that your body produces from breaking down carbohydrates and fats.
- low glycemic carbohydrates which are broken down slowly in the body will keep your blood sugar level steady which will help you to avoid many many problems
- you need to maintain your blood sugar level throughout the day, it is bad when our blood sugar levels spike and also when they fall too low.
the best way to control these sugar issues is to avoid foods containing raw cane sugars or high GI foods, i have included a list below.
foods that are high on the glycemic index also have highly inflammatory properties which cause us to look bloated, feel tired/slow and age rapidly
if anybody has any questions relating to this, please let me know...
Low Glycaemic Index foods (55 or less)
Include some of these foods in each meal or snack, but go for low-fat choices where possible, such as skimmed milk. If you want to lose weight, you'll also need to watch your portion sizes. That means sticking to small servings of pasta and noodles, limiting yourself to two slices of bread with a meal, and having only a couple of squares of chocolate or a small handful of peanuts!
Table 1 - Low GI Foods
Food GI Roasted and salted peanuts 14 Low-fat yoghurt with sweetener 14 Cherries 22 Grapefruit 25 Pearl barley 25 Red lentils 26 Whole milk 27 Dried apricots 31 Butter beans 31 Fettucine pasta 32 Skimmed milk 32 Low-fat fruit yoghurt 33 Wholemeal spaghetti 37 Apples 38 Pears 38 Tomato soup, canned 38 Apple juice, unsweetened 40 Noodles 40 White spaghetti 41 All Bran 42 Chick peas, canned 42 Peaches 42 Porridge made with water 42 Lentil soup 44 Oranges 44 Macaroni 45 Green grapes 46 Orange juice 46 Peas 48 Baked beans in tomato sauce 48 Carrots, boiled 49 Milk chocolate 49 Kiwi fruit 52 Stoneground wholemeal bread 53 Crisps 54 Special K 54 Banana 55 Raw oatbran 55 Sweetcorn 55 Medium Glycaemic Index foods (56 to 69)
You may include a few of these foods each day, but again limit portion sizes if you want to lose weight.
Table 2 - Moderate GI Foods
Muesli, non toasted 56 Boiled potatoes 56 Sultanas 56 Pitta bread 57 Basmati Rice 58 Honey 58 Digestive biscuit 59 Cheese and tomato pizza 60 Ice cream 61 New potatoes 62 Coca cola 63 Apricots, canned in syrup 64 Raisins 64 Shortbread biscuit 64 Couscous 65 Rye bread 65 Pineapple, fresh 66 Cantaloupe melon 67 Croissant 67 Shredded wheat 67 Mars bar 68 Ryvita 69 Crumpet, toasted 69 Weetabix 69 Wholemeal bread 69 High Glycaemic Index foods (70 or more)
Swap these foods for those with a low GI value or eat them together with a low GI food. Having a jacket potato with baked beans, for example, will lower the GI value of that whole meal.
Table 3 - High GI Foods
Mashed potato 70 White bread 70 Watermelon 72 Swede 72 Bagel 72 Branflakes 74 Cheerios 74 French fries 75 Coco Pops 77 Jelly beans 80 Rice cakes 82 Rice Krispies 82 Cornflakes 84 Jacket potato 85 Puffed wheat 89 Baguette 95 Parsnips, boiled 97 White rice, steamed 98
the table didnt paste as i had expected but it should be clear to understand.
people assume that fruit is sugary and therefore bad, this is not true as your body is able to recognize that this is infact fructose and is broken down slowly in your body and doesn't cause your blood sugar levels to spike in the case of eating say a doughnut
people assume that fruit is sugary and therefore bad, this is not true as your body is able to recognize that this is infact fructose and is broken down slowly in your body and doesn't cause your blood sugar levels to spike in the case of eating say a doughnut
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I try to keep my diet as low in sugar as possible. I think the major thing that gets me in trouble with sugar is alcohol! I think many of you can relate.
