What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? - Page 10

Earthylady · 09-10-2009, 08:36 PM

I once posted a list of 101 reasons to avoid sugar. It was several years ago....so I'll see if I can scrounge up that list again for you.

JellyBean · 09-24-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by organiquegal

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).

I got mine free on freecycle!!!

April G · 09-30-2009, 08:18 AM

Just want to say I've been sugar free now for a month and 3 weeks.

09-30-2009, 11:18 AM

how do you feel?

April G · 09-30-2009, 12:35 PM

The first 5 days were B.R.U.T.A.L!!! Then I noticed some good changes... more energy, less stomach issues... Now I'm in the habit of going without, and I'm getting bored with it to be honest.

Tuesdayschild · 10-01-2009, 12:18 AM

More reasons to cut the sugar: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-..._Eating_Habits

Candy in childhood makes for violent adults. Scary.

10-16-2009, 09:36 PM

I had only seen Stevia mentioned in passing by one other poster and wondered if any of you use stevia as a replacement for sugar? It's been helpful for me in controlling my hypoglycemic tendencies (although if I could get completely off the Dr. Pepper's I'd be even better). *rolls eyes* Still - I hadn't seen it mentioned. When I bake now it's almost always with applesauce and stevia vs sugar.

Another thing I wanted to mention was to watch your healthy levels of fat. Something I tell my pregnant clients in childbirth classes is to try to moderate your cravings. If you are craving a chocolate bar or cupcake, try eating something that is high in healthy oils that will nourish the body but won't cause unhealthy spikes in blood sugar like avocados, black olives, fish or coconut oil, etc. So many times I found that when I THOUGHT I was craving sugar, I could satisfy that with an avocado sandwich or hard-boiled egg instead.

Angela <><

Tuesdayschild · 10-17-2009, 11:51 AM

Sugar cravings are often misread protein needs

bananacake · 11-26-2010, 04:35 PM

I wanted to bump this thread and keep talking about it

Just read Sugar Blues.
Posted via Mobile Device

April G · 11-26-2010, 04:41 PM

I need the reminders... I had a fair bit of sugar last week. Been feeling discouraged about finances and we can't afford the supplements right now to finish our treatment.

12-19-2010, 10:23 PM

Wow, a lot of great info in this thread!

Earthylady · 12-20-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AngEngland

I had only seen Stevia mentioned in passing by one other poster and wondered if any of you use stevia as a replacement for sugar? Angela <><

I don't care much for Stevia. Really, the only way I like it is if it's in some lemon water. I don't like it for cooking at all. All the recipes I've tried turned out trash worthy and no one would eat it....including me....the die hard anti sugar person trying to love Stevia.

April G · 12-20-2010, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Earthylady

I don't care much for Stevia. Really, the only way I like it is if it's in some lemon water. I don't like it for cooking at all. All the recipes I've tried turned out trash worthy and no one would eat it....including me....the die hard anti sugar person trying to love Stevia.

Agreed... It may be "sweet" but it tastes just nasty to me.

hopeforchange · 12-20-2010, 12:28 PM

i was all set to buy "Sugar Blues" and get off sugar until i read the reviews on amazon. i read quotes from the book, etc., and was convinced not to buy the book. it sounds like a bunch of bad science that can be proven wrong. i'm guessing that the history is right, but i can learn that elsewhere. from everything i've read, i'd be careful accepting any scientific claims this books makes. and i'd definitely read the reviews on amazon.

it's just my skeptical nature, but i'd like to see links for a lot of the stuff that's been said about sugar in this thread.

i like to read studies and see the evidence for myself.

eating (mostly) a low fat, vegan diet means that i don't eat a lot of sugar...way less than i used to eat, but i do still eat some. i do use stevia where i can though.

Earthylady · 12-20-2010, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by hopeforchange

i was all set to buy "Sugar Blues" and get off sugar until i read the reviews on amazon. i read quotes from the book, etc., and was convinced not to buy the book. it sounds like a bunch of bad science that can be proven wrong. i'm guessing that the history is right, but i can learn that elsewhere. from everything i've read, i'd be careful accepting any scientific claims this books makes. and i'd definitely read the reviews on amazon.

it's just my skeptical nature, but i'd like to see links for a lot of the stuff that's been said about sugar in this thread.

i like to read studies and see the evidence for myself.

eating (mostly) a low fat, vegan diet means that i don't eat a lot of sugar...way less than i used to eat, but i do still eat some. i do use stevia where i can though.

You might like this link: http://articles.mercola.com/sites/ar...r-dangers.aspx

09-10-2009, 08:36 PM	#136
Earthylady Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in God's country Posts: 4,399	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I once posted a list of 101 reasons to avoid sugar. It was several years ago....so I'll see if I can scrounge up that list again for you. __________________ Mandy Loving my husband and our 5 kids on Earth plus two in Heaven (7/23/10 @ 4 1/2 weeks) and (10/14/10 @ 10 1/2 weeks) My newest baby was just born 6/8/14. Woohoo!

09-30-2009, 08:18 AM	#138
April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? Just want to say I've been sugar free now for a month and 3 weeks.

09-30-2009, 11:18 AM	#139
NCmom Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? how do you feel?

09-30-2009, 12:35 PM	#140
April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? The first 5 days were B.R.U.T.A.L!!! Then I noticed some good changes... more energy, less stomach issues... Now I'm in the habit of going without, and I'm getting bored with it to be honest.

10-01-2009, 12:18 AM	#141
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? More reasons to cut the sugar: http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/UK-..._Eating_Habits Candy in childhood makes for violent adults. Scary.

10-16-2009, 09:36 PM	#142
AngEngland Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I had only seen Stevia mentioned in passing by one other poster and wondered if any of you use stevia as a replacement for sugar? It's been helpful for me in controlling my hypoglycemic tendencies (although if I could get completely off the Dr. Pepper's I'd be even better). rolls eyes Still - I hadn't seen it mentioned. When I bake now it's almost always with applesauce and stevia vs sugar. Another thing I wanted to mention was to watch your healthy levels of fat. Something I tell my pregnant clients in childbirth classes is to try to moderate your cravings. If you are craving a chocolate bar or cupcake, try eating something that is high in healthy oils that will nourish the body but won't cause unhealthy spikes in blood sugar like avocados, black olives, fish or coconut oil, etc. So many times I found that when I THOUGHT I was craving sugar, I could satisfy that with an avocado sandwich or hard-boiled egg instead. Angela <><

10-17-2009, 11:51 AM	#143
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? Sugar cravings are often misread protein needs

11-26-2010, 04:35 PM	#144
bananacake Rose Garden I Am A BananaCake Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northeast US Posts: 25,129	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I wanted to bump this thread and keep talking about it Just read Sugar Blues. Posted via Mobile Device

11-26-2010, 04:41 PM	#145
April G Deactivated Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 14,020	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? I need the reminders... I had a fair bit of sugar last week. Been feeling discouraged about finances and we can't afford the supplements right now to finish our treatment.

12-19-2010, 10:23 PM	#146
sillybeans Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? Wow, a lot of great info in this thread!

12-20-2010, 12:28 PM	#149
hopeforchange Deactivated Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 9,829	Re: What's wrong with Sugar? Convince me it's poison, please? i was all set to buy "Sugar Blues" and get off sugar until i read the reviews on amazon. i read quotes from the book, etc., and was convinced not to buy the book. it sounds like a bunch of bad science that can be proven wrong. i'm guessing that the history is right, but i can learn that elsewhere. from everything i've read, i'd be careful accepting any scientific claims this books makes. and i'd definitely read the reviews on amazon. it's just my skeptical nature, but i'd like to see links for a lot of the stuff that's been said about sugar in this thread. i like to read studies and see the evidence for myself. eating (mostly) a low fat, vegan diet means that i don't eat a lot of sugar...way less than i used to eat, but i do still eat some. i do use stevia where i can though.

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