What do you think about this article about sugar?

[tralaiven]

Sugar Should Be Regulated As Toxin, Researchers Say - Yahoo! News

I just started a sugar fast yesterday....I am done giving myself lee-way on an occasional cookie here or there...or my real weakness: Junior Mints...I then I read this article...wow...I stopped because I really was feeling "yuck" after having sugar.

What do you think?

 

[DixieGirl]

I agree w/ the article, sort of. I started eliminating sugar a couple years ago and while it's really hard at first to get past the cravings, once I've gotten the sugar out of my system it's amazing how much better I feel....and the cravings become less intense. I think it's okay to have the occasional sugar but for me, keeping it out of my diet on a regular basis is so worth it. I love a sweet treat, especially a really good desert at a restaurant so what I do now is avoid all sugar during the week but allow myself a little indulgence on the weekends.

Good luck on your no sugar challenge! I'm right there w/ ya

 

[tralaiven]

DixieGirl: it IS tough to get past the cravings...and one thing I noticed that the more I gave into the cravings, the more I craved...It was a vicious circle...so I never felt "satisfied" after eating sugar, but just wanted more. That's when I said, "Enough is enough and I've had enough."

 

[nsaeolian]

I had to eliminate sugar and yeast for a couple months in 2009 due to a yeast overgrowth in my body and it was only then that a pesky 10 pounds I had been trying to lose for years literally melted off my body. I do eat a bit of bread now, but I still try to keep most added sugar from my life except for special occasions ( or momentary weakness, haha ). I feel more balanced in my moods, and for the most part the weight is still off. I have gained a couple pounds after hurting my back a couple weeks ago but I know once I get more active again, it'll come off. I do agree, also ,that if I let myself have it more than once a week, it becomes easier and easier to slide back into old habits, and I didn't even have that much of a sweet tooth. I just was so surprised when I started reading labels and seeing how many times sugar is added to so many things, and in so many forms- sugar, syrup, fructose, cane syrup, any of the "oses", etc. no wonder we are all getting so big! Even things like all Bran and many of my favourite cereals. And I won't even go into how much I dislike artificial sweeteners, so I learned to do without any added sweetness and it gets easier and easier.

 

[mini-natty]

I agree that TOO MUCH sugar is bad for you, but IMO everything in moderation is ok. These articles don't scare me. I will still be having my occasional sweets without feeling guilty about "poisoning" my body. I am healthy, active & strong, eat well the majority if the time, I don't smoke and I rarely drink. I will not deny myself foods I love. Sorry, I'm NOT sorry.

BTW, my grandmother is going to be 80 this year. She is still going strong and has a HUGE SWEET TOOTH. She eats desserts all the time. She does not have diabetes and she weighs 105 lbs. Tell her sugar is toxic. She'll just laugh and grab a piece of apple pie and pile tons of whipped cream on it.


Natasha

 

[JT]

First of all, I want to hang out with Natty's Grandmother. She sounds like fun..
Second, GMA on ABC reported that many want it taxed. Big brother-no way. People learn from experience and how certain foods affect them. My nephew when he was four years old knew enough to stay away from candy because it gave him a tummy ache.
Myself-Working out consistently since 1989, I am very much aware of my body. Most of the time, with the exception of M&Ms at times, I stay away because my body goes up from the sugar high then I crash/burn from it. Not worth it. It takes away energy.
Yes, moderation and portion control are my keys to enjoy a meal without guilt.

 

[JeanneMarie]

I agree that TOO MUCH sugar is bad for you, but IMO everything in moderation is ok. These articles don't scare me. I will still be having my occasional sweets without feeling guilty about "poisoning" my body. I am healthy, active & strong, eat well the majority if the time, I don't smoke and I rarely drink. I will not deny myself foods I love. Sorry, I'm NOT sorry.


Natasha

This is exactly how I feel!

I don't think denying yourself something completely is going to solve anything. Sugar in moderation isn't a bad thing. What I believe is worse are artificial sweeteners. I don't do them in any form.... no diet drinks, no fake sweetener in my coffee... none of it.

Bottom line though, it comes down to "how much" of something you consume. Too much of anything isn't a good thing.

 

[Fit_mommy]

I agree that TOO MUCH sugar is bad for you, but IMO everything in moderation is ok. These articles don't scare me. I will still be having my occasional sweets without feeling guilty about "poisoning" my body. I am healthy, active & strong, eat well the majority if the time, I don't smoke and I rarely drink. I will not deny myself foods I love. Sorry, I'm NOT sorry.

BTW, my grandmother is going to be 80 this year. She is still going strong and has a HUGE SWEET TOOTH. She eats desserts all the time. She does not have diabetes and she weighs 105 lbs. Tell her sugar is toxic. She'll just laugh and grab a piece of apple pie and pile tons of whipped cream on it.


Natasha

I totally agree with your views on food/diet, Natasha. Wanna go out for icecream sometime?

 

[jacmar]

I agree that TOO MUCH sugar is bad for you, but IMO everything in moderation is ok. These articles don't scare me. I will still be having my occasional sweets without feeling guilty about "poisoning" my body. I am healthy, active & strong, eat well the majority if the time, I don't smoke and I rarely drink. I will not deny myself foods I love. Sorry, I'm NOT sorry.

BTW, my grandmother is going to be 80 this year. She is still going strong and has a HUGE SWEET TOOTH. She eats desserts all the time. She does not have diabetes and she weighs 105 lbs. Tell her sugar is toxic. She'll just laugh and grab a piece of apple pie and pile tons of whipped cream on it.


Natasha

You go girl!!! Life is too short not to enjoy the foods you love in moderation.

 

[RapidBreath]

DixieGirl: it IS tough to get past the cravings...and one thing I noticed that the more I gave into the cravings, the more I craved...It was a vicious circle...so I never felt "satisfied" after eating sugar, but just wanted more. That's when I said, "Enough is enough and I've had enough."

I can't tolerate anything thats pure sugar myself. Its like they say in AA, One drink is too much and one more drink is never enough. I figure that these foods that drive us to eat are not real food, because real food satisfies you. A real meal with meat potatoes, gravy, and some creamed spinach can stuff you within just one plate, but man I could eat those junior mints till the cows come home and still want more (even if I had a terrible stomach ache!).

 

[fit44]

I can't tolerate anything thats pure sugar myself. Its like they say in AA, One drink is too much and one more drink is never enough. I figure that these foods that drive us to eat are not real food, because real food satisfies you. A real meal with meat potatoes, gravy, and some creamed spinach can stuff you within just one plate, but man I could eat those junior mints till the cows come home and still want more (even if I had a terrible stomach ache!).

LOL! I'm with ya!
Hey, and whose to say that real food doesn't tastes great? I mean can you really beat the taste of a ripe apple, banana, or orange? What's wrong with bowl of gigantic bowl of fresh strawberries and blueberries?

 

[aveggiegirl]

I agree that TOO MUCH sugar is bad for you, but IMO everything in moderation is ok. These articles don't scare me. I will still be having my occasional sweets without feeling guilty about "poisoning" my body. I am healthy, active & strong, eat well the majority if the time, I don't smoke and I rarely drink. I will not deny myself foods I love. Sorry, I'm NOT sorry.

BTW, my grandmother is going to be 80 this year. She is still going strong and has a HUGE SWEET TOOTH. She eats desserts all the time. She does not have diabetes and she weighs 105 lbs. Tell her sugar is toxic. She'll just laugh and grab a piece of apple pie and pile tons of whipped cream on it.


Natasha

Natasha,

The comments you made about your grandmother brought back so many memories of my own grandmother...I just got chills. My grandma also had a huge sweet tooth and lived a long, healthy, active life. I miss her so much but you gave me something to smile about.

 

[aveggiegirl]

I can't tolerate anything thats pure sugar myself. Its like they say in AA, One drink is too much and one more drink is never enough. I figure that these foods that drive us to eat are not real food, because real food satisfies you. A real meal with meat potatoes, gravy, and some creamed spinach can stuff you within just one plate, but man I could eat those junior mints till the cows come home and still want more (even if I had a terrible stomach ache!).

I know what ya mean. I can never understand how my husband can eat just one cookie, or piece of candy....I don't want just one...I WANT to eat the whole bag or all of the cookies until it makes me feel sick. (Well, I don't WANT to feel sick but I want to keep eating the junk once I start.) It's better for me to stay away from it because it's too hard to stop. However, when I do indulge (and yes I do) brushing my teeth or getting a piece of mint gum seems to stop the cravings.

 

[tralaiven]

I can't tolerate anything thats pure sugar myself. Its like they say in AA, One drink is too much and one more drink is never enough. I figure that these foods that drive us to eat are not real food, because real food satisfies you. A real meal with meat potatoes, gravy, and some creamed spinach can stuff you within just one plate, but man I could eat those junior mints till the cows come home and still want more (even if I had a terrible stomach ache!).

Yup, I guess I am a sugar-holic. BTW when do cows actually come home?
whenever that is...I could eat those junior mints all day too. A little sugar is never enough for me but a good plate of good food will fill me up fast.

However, I also agree with some of the other posters that moderation is good...the problem for me is right now...that I was not being moderate and binge sugaring....