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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Hugs.

Do you read labels? I never used to. Not only are things listed in order of quantity but also there are usually more than one form of sugar so it looks like a lot less. Some of these sugars are by products that no one has a use for. Sugar is still sugar no matter what they call it. And very little is good for us. Literally or otherwise.

Davit

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

Davit,

A book which was an eye-opener is called "The Sugar trap", which describes the many sources of sugar in our diet.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 6252

Some of my jobs were piece work. So the quicker they were done the more money I made. There was also a competitive factor. Two of us found that there is a big difference in sugars.

Dextrose and chocolate bars made with dextrose were uppers fuelling our energy needs but anything with regular sugar in it was a downer making us sleepy. The biggest problem we had was the total lack of energy to prepare and eat properly after a day of using dextrose to get more out of our bodies than was meant to be got. Luckily there was a break between jobs to recuperate. I hate to think of the damage we were doing.

Now that I have arthritis I can not touch anything with artificial sweeteners in it. If it says diet it is bad for me. Anything with aspartame in it cause my joints and muscles to stiffen up in fifteen to twenty minutes after consuming. Enough and I can barely move.

A friend of mine just died from a brain tumour that they could not find till it was too late. He was sick a lot and had Diabetes so he was using lots of sugar substitutes. Sugar isn't the problem, insulin is. A person can get used to not using sugar or limiting its use. When I lived in the bush without power the fluctuations in cabin temperature caused humidity changes that ruined my sugar so I quit using it in quantity. Reserving a little that I kept in a sealed jar for things that had to have it. I still drink my tea black. I put in less than most recipes call for.

Sugar has been linked to too many health problems and although the brain uses it, it gets enough from foods. Organically grown vegetables are sweeter than those not. My mother used to put honey on carrots when she had to buy store bought.

White sugar has a chemical smell to it that real organic does not. Could it be bleaching agents. Some real cheap honey is from bees fed on sugar water made from spoiled unsell-able sugar. Did you know it takes half a lb. of sugar to make a bottle of non grape wine.

Sugar like salt is a hidden ingredient in all processed foods.It is found in things you would not expect.

If you want to avoid sugar then grow it yourself and make it yourself and hide the can opener.

I have grown Stevia, it grows easy but I find it has an after taste. Dextrose is available from wine kit suppliers.

Davit.

12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 4027

I've found that I don't need drinks other than water, and that revelation preceded wieght loss over a long period, and kept it off for my benefit physically, and emotionly. Sugar is part of many drinks other than water too, so I was able to lose that sugar and it's weight component.

Having more fruits and veggies has reduced my apetite for sugar too.

Grapefruit is refreshing, and reduced my need for sugar relatively, since it has a tart taste.

With the obesity crisis worldwide, it's helpful to start to learn about sugar-insulin connections so we can become educated consumers

(see how much thinner I look

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12 years ago 0 +0 / -0 11214

Like Pooh Bear and his honey jar, sweet treats are the comfort food of choice for many of us. Most of us (since childhood) unconsciously associate sugar with emotions of love, reward and pleasure.

Sugar after all, is a carbohydrate which fuels our brain and muscles. Eating sugar raises blood sugar levels and insulin……..but the quick rise results in a quick crash causing the body to crave more. This is how sugar addiction begins.

Sugar in high amounts has been linked to poor glucose regulation, poor immune function, weight gain issues, digestive complaints and even poor brain function (attention deficit, poor memory, hyperactivity).

With the modern era and advanced food-processing techniques, several sugar substitutes have been created ranging from artificial sweeteners like saccharin, aspartame (Equal, Nutrasweet, Splenda). These products have fuelled controversy on the health risks and adverse effects of artificial sweeteners. This is due to the chemicals in these sweeteners that have known hazards. But some evidence indicates they are appropriate for diabetics or those trying to lose weight.

Members…what are your thoughts on sugar and artificial sweeteners?

Consider using substitutes and alternatives to white sugar such as honey, molasses, brown sugar and a new herbal product called Stevia. These are natural sources that prevent unknown health hazards when used in moderation.

Ashley, Health Educator

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