What's the deal with sugar?

Posted by: Rainbow

16th Mar 2012 10:29am

Do you think the Government should play a part in prohibiting the amount of sugar that's 'hidden' in processed foods? Perhaps imposing a tax on sugar? Do you think more education should be given on the dangers of excess sugar intake? Have you cut out sugar in the past and noticed a difference in your health and weight? Do you have a sugar substitute? Or do you simply not care...?

jjdrer

16th Mar 2012 08:51pm

I was shocked to find that I have insulin resistance. My Blood sugar levels were within normal range but - wait for it- my insulin levels were 4 X normal range. Over the previous 2 years or so I had gained weight, felt tired during the afternoon, went to bed at a reasonable time and wasn't a big junk food eater. My cholestoral levels were very high despite being on a low fat diet and medication.
Initially I was banned from grain, dairy and food containing ALL types of sugar except a piece of fruit with low sugar content, also some foods high in carbohydrates. MY blood test results didn't really show any improvement, so I asked for a 2nd opinion from another dietician. I am now allowed wholegrain oats with a medium size piece of fruit with skim milk OR wholegrain toast. Wholegrain are good carbohydrates which stop quick rushes of energy and long periods of tiredness and don't cause insulin levels to spike. Quantiites have to be measured to achieve this. Carbohydrates convert to sugar in your bloodstream. This can lead to Diabetes, Heart Attack or Stroke. Foods which contain protein, combined with good carbs satisify your hunger. Some artificial sweeteners can cause drastic side affects. Aspartane, used in diet cola can cause Cancer of the Kidney. I personally know one girl who suffered this fate and now only has one kidney. The specialist "straight out" asked her if she drank diet cola and called it black death. She is now unable to drink any carbonated drinks at all. She only ever had one can a day, mainly in the warm weather. A Friend of hers developed Diabetes Type 2 and started drinking it but more for a few months The same thing happened and he also had to have a kidney removed.
I have heard that Stevia may be the best option - it is made from a plant and has been used overseas by inhabitants who lived off the land. I personally have not tried it yet.
I was told the more sweet or high carb. food you eat the more you want. I proved this to be true.
If you "search" on google you can find lists of carbohydrates and sugar in fruit and vegetables, also fat.

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