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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have. |
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I suppose it depends on the cereal. My two mainly had weetabix or porridge with the odd coco pops as a treat growing up. Weetabix and porridge because the both played football for both school and local leagues plus other sports at school.
My youngest (he is 19 now) has ADHD and Aspergers but he had the better balanced diet out of them. |
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"I suppose it depends on the cereal. My two mainly had weetabix or porridge with the odd coco pops as a treat growing up. Weetabix and porridge because the both played football for both school and local leagues plus other sports at school.
My youngest (he is 19 now) has ADHD and Aspergers but he had the better balanced diet out of them. "
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have."
Sugar causes adhd ? |
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Lots of cereals are fortified with extra vitamins nowadays, even some of the high sugar ones. I guess its finding a balance a parent is happy with and finding one they will eat for longer than 2 weeks at a time  |
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"Sugar does not cause Adhd. 
Come on now you know that this is a shagster thread!!!!!
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I might of worded it abit wrong. I meant it causes hyper activity of it. |
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have."
Sugar does not cause ADHD. The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but sugar isn’t one. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development.
Maybe check your facts before posting. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
Sugar does not cause ADHD. The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but sugar isn’t one. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development.
Maybe check your facts before posting. "
Jesus Christ Shag
You’ve said before you don’t have kids, why do you judge what they’re eating? |
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I get what you're saying and in an ideal world those sugary cereals wouldn't be available, but they are.
Weetabix, Rice Crispies, plain cornflakes are fine I think.
It does no harm to regulate sugar content and I think if parents monitored the sugar content in their diet on a daily basis they would be shocked at how much is consumed, sugar intake is hard to monitor because it is hidden in so much stuff.
As for sugar causing ADHD, I kind of disagree there, causes of ADHD isn't clear, could be genetics, could be caused by imbalance in the brain... but certainly sugar and artificial colours can trigger an episode
Other factors which could have a negative impact on children with ADHD is environment, parenting, screentime.
Though these can negatively impact on a child who doesn't display maladaptive behaviours.
Computer games can alter the wiring in a childs brain, leading to anxiety, affect memory as well as impact on sleep and impact on a social life.
It is about knowing your child and creating a balance...
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Sugar does not cause Adhd.
Come on now you know that this is a shagster thread!!!!!
TI might of worded it abit wrong. I meant it causes hyper activity of it."
That is very different !! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
Sugar does not cause ADHD. The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but sugar isn’t one. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development.
Maybe check your facts before posting.
Jesus Christ Shag
You’ve said before you don’t have kids, why do you judge what they’re eating?"
I dont. I just think kids in general eat too much sugar these days. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
Sugar does not cause ADHD. The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but sugar isn’t one. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development.
Maybe check your facts before posting.
Jesus Christ Shag
You’ve said before you don’t have kids, why do you judge what they’re eating?I dont. I just think kids in general eat too much sugar these days."
*some* kids. There are many responsible parents out there who don't allow too much sugar into their kid's diets. |
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"I get what you're saying and in an ideal world those sugary cereals wouldn't be available, but they are.
Weetabix, Rice Crispies, plain cornflakes are fine I think.
It does no harm to regulate sugar content and I think if parents monitored the sugar content in their diet on a daily basis they would be shocked at how much is consumed, sugar intake is hard to monitor because it is hidden in so much stuff.
As for sugar causing ADHD, I kind of disagree there, causes of ADHD isn't clear, could be genetics, could be caused by imbalance in the brain... but certainly sugar and artificial colours can trigger an episode
Other factors which could have a negative impact on children with ADHD is environment, parenting, screentime.
Though these can negatively impact on a child who doesn't display maladaptive behaviours.
Computer games can alter the wiring in a childs brain, leading to anxiety, affect memory as well as impact on sleep and impact on a social life.
It is about knowing your child and creating a balance...
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
Sugar does not cause ADHD. The exact cause of ADHD is not clear, but sugar isn’t one. Factors that may be involved in the development of ADHD include genetics, the environment or problems with the central nervous system at key moments in development.
Maybe check your facts before posting.
Jesus Christ Shag
You’ve said before you don’t have kids, why do you judge what they’re eating?I dont. I just think kids in general eat too much sugar these days.
*some* kids. There are many responsible parents out there who don't allow too much sugar into their kid's diets. "
That is right there are as well that too |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My child doesn't get hyper active with cereal so its not something I've thought about to be honest. I guess its down to the individual child and the parent though |
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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago
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"I don't know, I grew up eating lucky charms and Nesquik cereal and my attention is fine.....oh look a bird why are my eyes blue Rosie and Jim WOOOOAAHH Bodyform "
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C'mon people. Get with the program. Never mind the kids, all adults should get their oats every day. Portion control? Just hang on and enjoy the ride! Wuh!
...Sorry I appear to be channelling Rik Mayall (RIP)
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Sugar doesn't CAUSE ADHD, but it DOES exarcerbate challenging behaviour! So yes, kids should eat less sugary cereals.
Sugar DOES cause obesity, diabeties, heart disease, acidity in the body & fungal infections, so it's in everyones best interest to reduce additional processed sugar. |
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The myth that sugar causes hyperactivity is based on one study in the 70's. There are have been countless studies since that show that sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity.
Is too much sugar bad, of course. Do I think cereal is to blame no. Everything in moderation and less perpetuating old myths which isn't helpful to anyone, it confuses the issue. |
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Everything in moderation. Better to teach them that than deprive them of something.
Get them to understand that although you may think something is healthy to check the sugar / fat content, like premade smoothies or cereal bars.
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By (user no longer on site)
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Did ya'll know that the slogan 'breakfast is the most important meal of the day' was an advertising strategy by Kellog to sell corn flakes? He mostly targeted mothers through advertising and guilted them into buying his cereal for thier children using that slogan. I find that hilarious since most cereals these days are jam packed full of sugar, salt & E numbers making them more harmful than healthy, yet people still believe & use the origional sales slogan like it's gospel to condone eating utter rubbish like pop tarts. Imagine managed to pull that one off? 'A glass a day keeps the dentist away' hahahaha
Dont forget that the Surgeon General reccommended smoking cigarettes for good health back when cereal was making its way onto the shelves. Lots of profits made with these declerations!!
I personally don't do breakfast very often at all, I drink water & do excercise or yoga then wait till after noon to eat. Part of my daily detox routune....kids eat brown toast with banana, weetabix or porridge most days. They get pute shite cereal like cookie crisp or coco pops every now & again as a 'treat'.....however I genuinly don't believe eating junk is a treat but a punishment of poison that your cells really dont need to function! But I let them eat thier shite now and again since it tastes so good   |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"The myth that sugar causes hyperactivity is based on one study in the 70's. There are have been countless studies since that show that sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity.
Is too much sugar bad, of course. Do I think cereal is to blame no. Everything in moderation and less perpetuating old myths which isn't helpful to anyone, it confuses the issue."
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Agreed conflating sugar with ADHD may not be helpful, but Hyperactivity is now more of a medical term, whereas most parents used to (and still do) recognise it as the sudden change in behaviour of their kids after they have had a rapid intake of sugars.
Moderation implies that we are aware of the intake and of its impact, to be able to judge what is moderate. Businesses across the world on the other hand spend hundreds of billions making sure we are NOT aware. They change the nature of sugars, combine them with others, rename them and hide them like drug dealers, one step ahead of the law and full awareness of what the drug does.
We also have a design flaw. We crave sugars but have no excretory method for excess sugar. It rarely occurs in nature. Ultimately even a small daily excess,stored in our bodies over a lifetime, shortens our lives. Its not 'just' obesity. Research on Type3 diabetes indicates we may have a much bigger problem with excess sugars in the brain, as a possible cause of Alzheimers.
So are cereals part of the problem? Abso-bleedin-lutely. Manufacturers take bland relatively unhealthy cereals (bar fibre) and add vitamins and sugars to sell it to kids and parents. An early fix to a lifelong addiction. They're (not) Greeeat. |
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Cereals are very good for you depending what you buy. Read the food labels on the box. I eat loads of cereal but stick to weetabix, bran flakes, Special k, Shreaded Wheat and porridge. Serve with semi skimmed milk and no sugar where possible. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Always makes me laugh about kids and the diets...when I was young a meal was cooked..if you didn't like it you went hungry waiting for the next and hoped you liked that one, no special meals cooked family meal times..we had cereals some loaded with sugar...frosties etc..but only allowed in moderation..and manynof the labels given adhd etc..was well boys will be boys..or such was one term a teacher used about me.. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Do you remember Start cereal? I loved that stuff!I didnt remember that one, what year was it popular on?"
I’d say late 80’s early 90’s they used to be in the variety packs but a couple of years ago they had big boxes but can’t get them now, maybe on amazon for silly money but I googled them and they stopped producing in 2018! |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Do you remember Start cereal? I loved that stuff!I didnt remember that one, what year was it popular on?
I’d say late 80’s early 90’s they used to be in the variety packs but a couple of years ago they had big boxes but can’t get them now, maybe on amazon for silly money but I googled them and they stopped producing in 2018!"
I see and no I lived in sweden during that time until 2000 when I moved to england but yes they sound very tasty cereals as well, it is good that they are still making it, are they still on the shelfs you reckon? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
Sugar causes adhd ?"
I thought ADHD was the medical term for shit Parenting... |
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have."
For the love of God please tell me your kidding while some cereal has sugar there are things like weetabix, cornflakes, rice crispys it's upto the parents to watch what they put on them it's their crucial meal of the day it helps brain function so I say they should be eating cereal every morning even twice a day is good |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first. "
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
This is where the parents need to stop buying them."
Good to know someone had their weetabix today lol |
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By *abs..Woman
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
This is where the parents need to stop buying them."
Yes I agree they need to stop that also but if it’s not there then they can’t buy it and be swayed by pretty boxes |
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By *abs..Woman
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol "
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned. |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned. "
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol |
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By *abs..Woman
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned.
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol "
Some children do but them actually and so do parents. So do supermarkets. A collective. Don’t stock it and they can’t buy it. Or better still don’t put so much sugar in that none of us ask for or need |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned.
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol
Some children do but them actually and so do parents. So do supermarkets. A collective. Don’t stock it and they can’t buy it. Or better still don’t put so much sugar in that none of us ask for or need "
Children doing the weekly shopping now I've heard it all now you said you can't simply blame one group but in this post your agreeing it's the parents have you your twin that never agrees with you next to you or something cos I'm now confused more weetabix I think I need |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned.
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol
Some children do but them actually and so do parents. So do supermarkets. A collective. Don’t stock it and they can’t buy it. Or better still don’t put so much sugar in that none of us ask for or need
Children doing the weekly shopping now I've heard it all now you said you can't simply blame one group but in this post your agreeing it's the parents have you your twin that never agrees with you next to you or something cos I'm now confused more weetabix I think I need "
Nooooo I meant the young uns buy cereals as snacks because they are sugary and in a big box |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned.
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol
Some children do but them actually and so do parents. So do supermarkets. A collective. Don’t stock it and they can’t buy it. Or better still don’t put so much sugar in that none of us ask for or need
Children doing the weekly shopping now I've heard it all now you said you can't simply blame one group but in this post your agreeing it's the parents have you your twin that never agrees with you next to you or something cos I'm now confused more weetabix I think I need
Nooooo I meant the young uns buy cereals as snacks because they are sugary and in a big box "
Well I don't remember going into a shop as a child asking for a small box of forsties or coco pops I would come out with something much worse an energy drink and a big bag of haribo who are the young uns now lol |
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By *eah BabyCouple
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned.
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol
Some children do but them actually and so do parents. So do supermarkets. A collective. Don’t stock it and they can’t buy it. Or better still don’t put so much sugar in that none of us ask for or need
Children doing the weekly shopping now I've heard it all now you said you can't simply blame one group but in this post your agreeing it's the parents have you your twin that never agrees with you next to you or something cos I'm now confused more weetabix I think I need
Nooooo I meant the young uns buy cereals as snacks because they are sugary and in a big box
Well I don't remember going into a shop as a child asking for a small box of forsties or coco pops I would come out with something much worse an energy drink and a big bag of haribo who are the young uns now lol"
Bag of pick n mix for me, white mice and the likes lol and bonus is I still have my own teeth have a bit of a naughty habit these days of munching on dry cereal before bedtime, still I’m sure there’s more naughtiness in a glass of wine. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I think if you notice your child has adverse affects to sugar then absolutely cut back.
My kids normally have chocolate spread, honey or jam on toast for breakfast but they certainly don't bounce off the walls, infact everyone comments on how laidback and polite they are.
I'm pretty sure their breakfast has way more sugar then cereal. |
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"Sugar does not cause Adhd.
Come on now you know that this is a shagster thread!!!!!
TI might of worded it abit wrong. I meant it causes hyper activity of it."
Sugar does NOT cause hyperactivity. Ask a doctor. Any doctor. |
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"Sugar does not cause Adhd.
Come on now you know that this is a shagster thread!!!!!
TI might of worded it abit wrong. I meant it causes hyper activity of it.
Sugar does NOT cause hyperactivity. Ask a doctor. Any doctor."
I dont agree with them, here is why, refined sugars and carbohydrates enter the bloodstream quickly, therefore, they cause rapid changes in blood sugar levels. This may make a child become more active. Several studies have shown a link between artificial colorings and hyperactivity. |
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"The sugar filled cereals are shockingly bad. This is where government need to tackle food producers first.
But isn't it parents the ones to blame for buying them like no one is making them to just don't buy them if the sugar is an issue it's that simple lol
You can’t simply blame one group. It is a collective as far as I’m concerned.
Well it's not the kids buying them now is it or am I missing something lol
Some children do but them actually and so do parents. So do supermarkets. A collective. Don’t stock it and they can’t buy it. Or better still don’t put so much sugar in that none of us ask for or need
Children doing the weekly shopping now I've heard it all now you said you can't simply blame one group but in this post your agreeing it's the parents have you your twin that never agrees with you next to you or something cos I'm now confused more weetabix I think I need
Nooooo I meant the young uns buy cereals as snacks because they are sugary and in a big box
Well I don't remember going into a shop as a child asking for a small box of forsties or coco pops I would come out with something much worse an energy drink and a big bag of haribo who are the young uns now lol
Bag of pick n mix for me, white mice and the likes lol and bonus is I still have my own teeth have a bit of a naughty habit these days of munching on dry cereal before bedtime, still I’m sure there’s more naughtiness in a glass of wine. "
Add a few cola bottles and a Mars bar and we have a deal  |
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We had a list off all e numbers on the wall in my mum's kitchen. It said what number, what it was and weather it was , high, medium or low risk..risk as in me going nuts for a couple of hours. This list was handed out to my mates fokes too who I used to stay over with. Even now..blue/green slushie...dont take me in a car after lol |
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"We had a list off all e numbers on the wall in my mum's kitchen. It said what number, what it was and weather it was , high, medium or low risk..risk as in me going nuts for a couple of hours. This list was handed out to my mates fokes too who I used to stay over with. Even now..blue/green slushie...dont take me in a car after lol "
Oh a drive through a field wouldn't be too bad just imagine where we might end up  |
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"We had a list off all e numbers on the wall in my mum's kitchen. It said what number, what it was and weather it was , high, medium or low risk..risk as in me going nuts for a couple of hours. This list was handed out to my mates fokes too who I used to stay over with. Even now..blue/green slushie...dont take me in a car after lol
Oh a drive through a field wouldn't be too bad just imagine where we might end up "
Waiting for the AA? |
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"We had a list off all e numbers on the wall in my mum's kitchen. It said what number, what it was and weather it was , high, medium or low risk..risk as in me going nuts for a couple of hours. This list was handed out to my mates fokes too who I used to stay over with. Even now..blue/green slushie...dont take me in a car after lol
Oh a drive through a field wouldn't be too bad just imagine where we might end up
Waiting for the AA?"
Sounds like a plan to me lol |
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"Sugar does not cause Adhd.
Come on now you know that this is a shagster thread!!!!!
TI might of worded it abit wrong. I meant it causes hyper activity of it.
Sugar does NOT cause hyperactivity. Ask a doctor. Any doctor.I dont agree with them, here is why, refined sugars and carbohydrates enter the bloodstream quickly, therefore, they cause rapid changes in blood sugar levels. This may make a child become more active. Several studies have shown a link between artificial colorings and hyperactivity."
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have."
My guess is many children possibly eat more refined carbohydrates than would be optimal maybe in some cases can have a variety of detrimental effects on either body or mind
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
My guess is many children possibly eat more refined carbohydrates than would be optimal maybe in some cases can have a variety of detrimental effects on either body or mind
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Yes too much of refined carbs is not good either although in moderation it is good to have it. |
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I'd rather my kids had natural sugar & burn it off than be filled full of artificial sweetener & chemicals that could do untold harm such as cause cancer & other diseases. This crap about sugar free drinks being better is total rubbish. Natural is better. |
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"Sugar does not cause Adhd.
Come on now you know that this is a shagster thread!!!!!
TI might of worded it abit wrong. I meant it causes hyper activity of it.
Sugar does NOT cause hyperactivity. Ask a doctor. Any doctor.I dont agree with them, here is why, refined sugars and carbohydrates enter the bloodstream quickly, therefore, they cause rapid changes in blood sugar levels. This may make a child become more active. Several studies have shown a link between artificial colorings and hyperactivity."
E numbers may cause hyperactivity. Sugar does not. Studies have been done. Trust the doctor, not your internet fuelled theories. In the 70s and 80s, my childhood era, we ate and drank far more sugar than todays kids. One thing we didnt have was artificial sweetners in everything. Lots of our food, drink and confection had colourants, but we were not told we were hyperactive. We ate rock, kendal mint cake, fudge...we even had sugar sandwiches! The only problems it gave us were fillings.
Sugar is being demonised unfairly. |
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"I think they should cos these contains so much sugar it causes adhd in the long term, sure in moderation in a small portion but oats is always the best option to have.
My guess is many children possibly eat more refined carbohydrates than would be optimal maybe in some cases can have a variety of detrimental effects on either body or mind
?Yes too much of refined carbs is not good either although in moderation it is good to have it."
I've noticed you have no kids so can I asked who are you to tell us what we should and shouldn't be giving our children and as stated sugar does not cause hyperactivity until you have a family of your own keep your opinions to yourself |
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I'd love to know how much sugar kids these days eat on average compared to 10 years ago..20 years ago etc
Because most normal food products cereals, beans..normal groceries contain way less sugar and salt than the ones brothers and i ate everyday through the late 70s, 80s and 90s
It's pointless picking out grocery type foods as being the problem when they've massively improved over the years and the kids (and adults) are drinking cans of energy drink on the way to school or work..
And seeing as sugar is being demonized as the cause of many things (some justly and others unjustly) and sugar tax is now a thing why are a lot of these d*unks allowed to be sold in the larger size cans?? |
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There's no likely link between cereal sugar and ADHD Shag.
I'd prefer children and adults to have healthy diets as it helps to support good health. A lot of modern foods aren't very nutritious, including many cereals. If the cereal is nutritious, has mostly unrefined carbohydrates and plenty of roughage, then it's fine as part of a balanced diet. Many I see on the shelves are pure junk and full of refined sugar. We probably should not let the market be self-regulating. It feels worse in the USA, which the UK creeps towards |
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The subject is far more nuanced that porridge is good and some cereals are bad.
The length of the foods chain molecule dictates how quickly the food is burnt.
At once extreme are sugars like glucose which release energy very fast and gives you a high but them you feel hungry a few moments later. At the other end Oates, beans, non starch vegetables.
All well known stuff.
What might surprise however is what processing can do to food.
Full flame oaks are slow burn however when shredded as in the pots of instant porridge they become fast burn foods. Very fast, almost glucose levels.
Conversely sugars found in fruit are slow burn fuels. |
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"I'd rather my kids had natural sugar & burn it off than be filled full of artificial sweetener & chemicals that could do untold harm such as cause cancer & other diseases. This crap about sugar free drinks being better is total rubbish. Natural is better. "
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Cereals and sugar is such a bad bad for breakfast , mid morning crash guaranteed, how did we end up here where they are thought of as fairly healthy ? Porridge or eggs and a banana or some grapefruit |
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"I'd rather my kids had natural sugar & burn it off than be filled full of artificial sweetener & chemicals that could do untold harm such as cause cancer & other diseases. This crap about sugar free drinks being better is total rubbish. Natural is better. "
Better options like local honey or raw/unrefined sugar, white processed and bleached sugar isn’t good in any quantity |
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We all think differently and do different things.
My kids, who are now in their 30s, had sugary foods, sweets etc, i never let them have artificial sweetners, i think they are bad for our health, they make me very ill. They also ate crisps and chips,even mcdonalds. They also had lots of fibre, fruit, veg, salad etc My kids are healthy, active, slim, no fillings or lost teeth. Worked well for us |
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"Cereals and sugar is such a bad bad for breakfast , mid morning crash guaranteed, how did we end up here where they are thought of as fairly healthy ? Porridge or eggs and a banana or some grapefruit "
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"I'd rather my kids had natural sugar & burn it off than be filled full of artificial sweetener & chemicals that could do untold harm such as cause cancer & other diseases. This crap about sugar free drinks being better is total rubbish. Natural is better. "
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"Cereals and sugar is such a bad bad for breakfast , mid morning crash guaranteed, how did we end up here where they are thought of as fairly healthy ? Porridge or eggs and a banana or some grapefruit "
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