What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? - Page 6

Maggie · 02-10-2009, 01:47 AM

I have lost a ton of weight since eliminating sugar and grains from my diet!

Tuesdayschild · 02-10-2009, 02:02 AM

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Anyone want to do a mini challenge? Three days sugar free... Will s/o if anyone is interested...

I'd love to do a challenge and/or have an accountability partner about being sugar free....but I need to wait until the day after Valentines Day

because I know I won't be able to say no to the desserts then. But after that I'll be ready.

how about first three days of March?

Have spun http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...275#msg2336275

I'm in... but only cause it's just 3 days.

Who knows... maybe a huge revelation will take place and I'll be able to move past sugar... That would be pretty wonderful.

Bonnie · 02-10-2009, 10:28 PM

I hate to tell you, Ladies, but if you're addicted to sugar, three days is probably a bad idea. Think five.

When I quit cold turkey, the book I was reading noted that days three and/or four would be the worst...and they were. It was bad. But after about day five, I felt like a new woman.

DancingWithElves · 02-10-2009, 10:54 PM

just wanted to say that for a healthy person a little sugar every now and then (i.e. a lovely fair trade chocolate 2 times a month) is a beautiful thing

the commercial mills do the job of grinding seeds and grains at a very high rate of speed. this heats everything up. so, basically, even whole grains milled in that way are heated enough to destroy some nutrients. technically, that is why they started to say stone-milled. it is supposed to mean that the milling stones do not get as hot as other industrial mills. but it is not a very reliable way, as there are no guidelines i believe. some brands will actually go on to tell you that they keep down the temp. while milling, so that is a good thing, if you trust what they say.
the germ has oils. most germ oils go rancid quickly. milling splits open the germ, exposing the oils to air and thus the process of going rancid begins.
i can tell the age of whole wheat flower by smelling it. i can really smell the rancid oils

it's gross. not only is the flavor different, bu of course it indicates all the lost nutrients, esp. vitamins and fatty acids.
grains was meant to be stored as a grain. flour is not really made for long-term storage.

indeed, the best bread ever is made from flour milled the same day, for obvious reasons

there my

crunchymum · 02-10-2009, 10:58 PM

*whistfully wishing for a grain mill attachment for my kitchen aid*

i go back and forth on sugar (the real kind). i wish i was able to be moderate... but when it's totally out of my system (like now) i really don't miss it.

Garland · 02-10-2009, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonbonne

I hate to tell you, Ladies, but if you're addicted to sugar, three days is probably a bad idea. Think five.

When I quit cold turkey, the book I was reading noted that days three and/or four would be the worst...and they were. It was bad. But after about day five, I felt like a new woman.

I've felt that too last time I went completely off of it. Mid-week was tough but once I got through the week I had no cravings and felt great.

bananacake · 02-11-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonbonne

I hate to tell you, Ladies, but if you're addicted to sugar, three days is probably a bad idea. Think five.

When I quit cold turkey, the book I was reading noted that days three and/or four would be the worst...and they were. It was bad. But after about day five, I felt like a new woman.

Is there a possibility some people are sensitive to sugar & others aren't? I can give it up for weeks & not notice a difference

simplegirl · 02-11-2009, 07:03 AM

(as i'm sipping on my morning coffee with 1 tsp of sugar that i NOW know will supress my immune system for up to 4 hours).....i've got a few questions...

I know I could pick up a book, and I've written a few of these books down on my book wish list. I'm just wondering, to cut out completely, does this mean one has to not buy anything in a box or jar? We eat lots of cereal and although I look at the labels for the nasty fake ingrediants, they all seem to have some sugar. There's sugar in most sauces that I buy.

I KNOW it would be better to make everything from scratch...but the truth is, I'm just not there yet. Buying things already boxed and jarred is just the way it's going to be with us for awhile. Are there ways to shop better? I try to buy things that say "no sugar added". Ugh, this is a lot to process...

And organiquegal...I'm totally with ya! I can convince myself of all the other bad things and cut those out, but I'm just not convinced about the evil of sugar yet....I realize a large amount is yucky...but I try to maintain low levels.

I'm just trying to fool myself I guess!

Off to bookmark when I actually have more time to get serious about this!...

02-11-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by crunchymum

*whistfully wishing for a grain mill attachment for my kitchen aid*

Me too!!

Soliloquy · 02-11-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Maggie

I have lost a ton of weight since eliminating sugar and grains from my diet!

Bonnie · 02-11-2009, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Bonbonne

I hate to tell you, Ladies, but if you're addicted to sugar, three days is probably a bad idea. Think five.

When I quit cold turkey, the book I was reading noted that days three and/or four would be the worst...and they were. It was bad. But after about day five, I felt like a new woman.

Is there a possibility some people are sensitive to sugar & others aren't? I can give it up for weeks & not notice a difference

Emphasis added.

Yes, it is pretty much proven that some people are sensitive to it and others aren't. It's not good for anyone, really, but for some of us, it's like heroin.

bananacake · 02-11-2009, 08:27 AM

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Is there a possibility some people are sensitive to sugar & others aren't? I can give it up for weeks & not notice a difference

Spin-off http://www.gentlechristianmothers.co...topic=217027.0

cobluegirl · 02-11-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by FaithfilledGranolaChick

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Originally Posted by crunchymum

*whistfully wishing for a grain mill attachment for my kitchen aid*

Me too!!

me too!

April G · 02-11-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by crunchymum

*whistfully wishing for a grain mill attachment for my kitchen aid*

Me too!!

me too!

I would post a wanted on freecycle. It's one of those items people sometimes buy with good intentions but don't end up using much (like juicers and cappuccino machines).

Maggie · 02-11-2009, 07:24 PM

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I have lost a ton of weight since eliminating sugar and grains from my diet!

Thanks, Lisa!

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Maggie Deactivated love Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 23,071	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I have lost a ton of weight since eliminating sugar and grains from my diet!

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Bonnie Rose Garden Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 16,861	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I hate to tell you, Ladies, but if you're addicted to sugar, three days is probably a bad idea. Think five. When I quit cold turkey, the book I was reading noted that days three and/or four would be the worst...and they were. It was bad. But after about day five, I felt like a new woman. __________________ Bonnie, part Vulcan, wibbly-wobbly timey-wimey sexy-wexy USAF wife of 20 years to G Mom to Nathan (12.5), Nora (10.5), Katie (7.9) and Ev (4.5!!) Mauka & Makai 12/29/08 Occasional "Dorm Mom" to M the wonder student

02-10-2009, 10:54 PM	#79
DancingWithElves Rose Garden Blissed out in the January sun Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: that perfect place :) Posts: 11,701	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? just wanted to say that for a healthy person a little sugar every now and then (i.e. a lovely fair trade chocolate 2 times a month) is a beautiful thing the commercial mills do the job of grinding seeds and grains at a very high rate of speed. this heats everything up. so, basically, even whole grains milled in that way are heated enough to destroy some nutrients. technically, that is why they started to say stone-milled. it is supposed to mean that the milling stones do not get as hot as other industrial mills. but it is not a very reliable way, as there are no guidelines i believe. some brands will actually go on to tell you that they keep down the temp. while milling, so that is a good thing, if you trust what they say. the germ has oils. most germ oils go rancid quickly. milling splits open the germ, exposing the oils to air and thus the process of going rancid begins. i can tell the age of whole wheat flower by smelling it. i can really smell the rancid oils it's gross. not only is the flavor different, bu of course it indicates all the lost nutrients, esp. vitamins and fatty acids. grains was meant to be stored as a grain. flour is not really made for long-term storage. indeed, the best bread ever is made from flour milled the same day, for obvious reasons there my __________________ ~I r e n e~ sweet and sassy wife, mama, healer, part-time dragon-slayer the worst PM answerer ever my belongs to the babywearing 'Architect' Dancing with my three Magical Elves Smiles the Stampede Sugar Plump & Double Dimples Kissing each elf 1,000,000 times a day, and when there's time left tracking gnomes, singing folk songs on the porch, befriending dragonflies, and bopping sun-frosted 'fros through the dandelion fields.

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crunchymum Rose Garden speak softly and carry a big coffee Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 34,610	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? whistfully wishing for a grain mill attachment for my kitchen aid i go back and forth on sugar (the real kind). i wish i was able to be moderate... but when it's totally out of my system (like now) i really don't miss it. __________________ ~ jen wife to my first kiss mama to 13yo spreezy, 11yo jones, 5yo biggie, and our little greased lightning, 3yo ~ all born at home birth doula my waterbirth montage my etsy! "i did not want my children to love me because i had been an adequate mother, because i would never be one, this i already knew. i wanted my children to love me for the same reason i want my children themselves to be loved: because we are all irreducible, irreplaceable." -gina bria

02-11-2009, 07:03 AM	#83
simplegirl Rose Garden She's a good girl, loves her Mama, loves Jesus, and Kentucky too Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 7,873	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? (as i'm sipping on my morning coffee with 1 tsp of sugar that i NOW know will supress my immune system for up to 4 hours).....i've got a few questions... I know I could pick up a book, and I've written a few of these books down on my book wish list. I'm just wondering, to cut out completely, does this mean one has to not buy anything in a box or jar? We eat lots of cereal and although I look at the labels for the nasty fake ingrediants, they all seem to have some sugar. There's sugar in most sauces that I buy. I KNOW it would be better to make everything from scratch...but the truth is, I'm just not there yet. Buying things already boxed and jarred is just the way it's going to be with us for awhile. Are there ways to shop better? I try to buy things that say "no sugar added". Ugh, this is a lot to process... And organiquegal...I'm totally with ya! I can convince myself of all the other bad things and cut those out, but I'm just not convinced about the evil of sugar yet....I realize a large amount is yucky...but I try to maintain low levels. I'm just trying to fool myself I guess! Off to bookmark when I actually have more time to get serious about this!... __________________ Wife to Designer/Creative Director ESFJ - piano teacher Noah 2005 Coleman 2007 Josie 2018

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