What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? - Page 5

April G · 02-09-2009, 01:19 PM

I would guess that organic whole wheat flour would not be "processed", just milled...

02-09-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by HummusDip

How do you know if they've been processed like that? Or are *all* flours processed unless you do it yourself?

Well, *all* flours are processed. They are milled/ground, which, by definition, makes them processed. But, the wheat that I grind still has the germ and the fiber, which makes it more of a whole food, because nothing was taken out of it, or added to it. *Most* commercial flours have the germ removed. . . .otherwise they go rancid *very* quickly. Most of them have the fiber removed, as well (the bran layers). It totally depends on where you get the flour, as to what they remove from it. . . . . removing these things makes for a much longer shelf life and for a much 'softer' product, which is what everybody tends to want.

Tuesdayschild · 02-09-2009, 01:43 PM

You can buy processed flour and separate wheat germ and mix it back through (I nmake pancakes this way) - would that be ok?

02-09-2009, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Tuesdayschild

You can buy processed flour and separate wheat germ and mix it back through (I nmake pancakes this way) - would that be ok?

It's better, of course. Wheat germ is very perishable, and doesn't last long. If it says it has a long shelf-life, I would look at it suspiciously and ask "why".

Blue-EyedLady · 02-09-2009, 02:09 PM

So, then, is brown sugar better than white sugar? What about molasses?

02-09-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Blue-EyedLady

So, then, is brown sugar better than white sugar? What about molasses?

No, brown sugar isn't much better. . . it's white sugar with a little molasses mixed in. Blackstrap molasses is actually good for you, though. It contains significant amounts of vitamins and minerals and one tablespoon provides up to 20% of the daily value of calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron. It is actually often sold as a health supplement, as well as added to cattle feed (as a supplement). That's the molasses from cane sugar. It's different when it's from different sources (like beets).

mamahammer · 02-09-2009, 02:52 PM

So, would you have to be prepared to grind everything yourself in order to have "good" flour? Because I'm pretty sure I'm not that dedicated to the cause

And now I'm wondering where I got so OT...I totally came in here thinking about sugar

02-09-2009, 03:08 PM

Sugar IS evil!! I don't have time to read & respond right now... just

'ing.

ArmsOfLove · 02-09-2009, 03:58 PM

anything you can do from scratch is going to be healthier for you. How far away from that you move is going to depend on how much time and energy you have

I will say that storing flours in the fridge/freezer will extend their shelf life

And sugar is evil--just is :P

mamahammer · 02-09-2009, 04:04 PM

So, how would you find flours and/or sugars that are closest to their natural forms?

Blue-EyedLady · 02-09-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by mamahammer

So, how would you find flours and/or sugars that are closest to their natural forms?

Where can you find such things?

ArmsOfLove · 02-09-2009, 04:09 PM

I get mine from shops like Sprouts or Whole Foods. Trader Joe's has gone stuff if you don't need gf flours. Some places will let you order direct from them. There are some stores locally (Mormon run) that will order bulk grains or flours.

rheadeja · 02-09-2009, 07:19 PM

I'm all for going sugar-free with everyone - yikes!!!

On second thought, maybe sugar reduced? Does chocolate count?

Tuesdayschild · 02-10-2009, 12:37 AM

Sadly, I'm sure chocolate bars count... but I'm

how much sugar there is in 85% pure chocolate... It's all bad (and chocolate has issues of its own :/ ) but if you were only reducing really good quality pure chocolate might work

btw between cutting dairy for baby's eczema (see sig) and cutting sugar I feel like there's nothing left for me to eat that i actually like :/

April G · 02-10-2009, 12:41 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?

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.

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April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I would guess that organic whole wheat flour would not be "processed", just milled...

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Tuesdayschild Deactivated Have I forgotten anyone? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blink and you miss it [-) Posts: 4,382	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? You can buy processed flour and separate wheat germ and mix it back through (I nmake pancakes this way) - would that be ok?

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mamahammer Deactivated There must be beaches in heaven Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 7,516	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? So, would you have to be prepared to grind everything yourself in order to have "good" flour? Because I'm pretty sure I'm not that dedicated to the cause And now I'm wondering where I got so OT...I totally came in here thinking about sugar

02-09-2009, 03:08 PM	#68
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02-09-2009, 03:58 PM	#69
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? anything you can do from scratch is going to be healthier for you. How far away from that you move is going to depend on how much time and energy you have I will say that storing flours in the fridge/freezer will extend their shelf life And sugar is evil--just is :P __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

02-09-2009, 04:04 PM	#70
mamahammer Deactivated There must be beaches in heaven Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: North Texas Posts: 7,516	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? So, how would you find flours and/or sugars that are closest to their natural forms?

02-09-2009, 04:09 PM	#72
ArmsOfLove Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 79,607	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I get mine from shops like Sprouts or Whole Foods. Trader Joe's has gone stuff if you don't need gf flours. Some places will let you order direct from them. There are some stores locally (Mormon run) that will order bulk grains or flours. __________________ Crystal "When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou

02-09-2009, 07:19 PM	#73
rheadeja Rose Bouquet Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 583	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I'm all for going sugar-free with everyone - yikes!!! On second thought, maybe sugar reduced? Does chocolate count? __________________ Married to my Hottie Christian Guy since New Years Eve 2005. Mama to my sweet boy since 04/14. Not midwifing these days - spending all my days and nights with just one baby - mine!

02-10-2009, 12:37 AM	#74
Tuesdayschild Deactivated Have I forgotten anyone? Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Blink and you miss it [-) Posts: 4,382	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? Sadly, I'm sure chocolate bars count... but I'm how much sugar there is in 85% pure chocolate... It's all bad (and chocolate has issues of its own :/ ) but if you were only reducing really good quality pure chocolate might work btw between cutting dairy for baby's eczema (see sig) and cutting sugar I feel like there's nothing left for me to eat that i actually like :/

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