Seeing as I have a very sweet tooth im actively trying to cut added sugar out of my diet as much as possible.
I know a lot of foods have so much hidden sugar in them, the health boffins tell us to read the labels but food labels don't differentiate between natural sugar and added sugar it all gets lumped in together.
My mum just text me to say she had a tin of tomato soup. According to the nutritional value it has nearly 20g of sugar per can. But tomatoes have sugar there's no way to tell what's what..
I just googled to try and find out and there are 5 teaspoons of sugar per can apparently added!
Yet it's advertised as low fat and low sugar.
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The ones that annoy me are breakfast cereal. They're advertised as healthy, low fat foods, but the manufacturers forget to tell us that most of them contain 25% sugar! Its no blimmin wonder its so hard for people to cut down on added sugar - the stuff is everywhere. |
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I've found it really difficult - my youngest has an underactive thyroid so trying really hard to find a balance. Processed foods are an absolute nightmare but some nights between work & their clubs I don't always have time to cook from scratch 
The amount of added sweeteners, sugar & salt are ridiculous |
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Apart from the fact that I actually enjoy cooking, one of the main reasons I do so is that I can mostly control what goes into the things that I eat. Takeaways and chilled/frozen meals have far too many E numbers, salt, sugar and other assorted crap in them for my liking, plus my cooking tastes better |
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Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75% |
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"The ones that annoy me are breakfast cereal. They're advertised as healthy, low fat foods, but the manufacturers forget to tell us that most of them contain 25% sugar! Its no blimmin wonder its so hard for people to cut down on added sugar - the stuff is everywhere."
Shredded wheat with stevia is the best option ive found when I do have cereal. |
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%"
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there. |
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%"
I do enjoy my fruit but don't go OTT as I know it's high on sugar anyway. I don't eat bread or pasta anyway and maybe have potato once a week if that. I mostly have leafy greens and broccoli as my veg. |
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The labelling on foods tells you. Read it. I have had to avoid sugar for several years. The amount of added sugar in processed foods can be obscene but it is not difficult to avoid. |
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"The labelling on foods tells you. Read it. I have had to avoid sugar for several years. The amount of added sugar in processed foods can be obscene but it is not difficult to avoid."
It doesn't tell you what is natural sugar and what is added sugar though.
Food labels should definately differentiate between the two IMHO |
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there."
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet? |
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doe to me having a sweet tooth I stopped adding sugar to drinks except chocolate
dosnt help having 2 spoon fulls of sugar per cup of drink
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"The labelling on foods tells you. Read it. I have had to avoid sugar for several years. The amount of added sugar in processed foods can be obscene but it is not difficult to avoid.
It doesn't tell you what is natural sugar and what is added sugar though.
Food labels should definately differentiate between the two IMHO "
If you look at the carb content per 100g and under that is the amount of added sugar. |
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?"
Nesrest lidl to me is 30 mins drive away. Not been to once since I heard about them. What's the carb total for those? X |
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?"
No Lidl near me. But I don't eat bread anyway, or potatoes. Not a fan of them. |
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?
Nesrest lidl to me is 30 mins drive away. Not been to once since I heard about them. What's the carb total for those? X"
8g per roll! If you can eat a whole one, you'll be the first person I know who can. |
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"The labelling on foods tells you. Read it. I have had to avoid sugar for several years. The amount of added sugar in processed foods can be obscene but it is not difficult to avoid.
It doesn't tell you what is natural sugar and what is added sugar though.
Food labels should definately differentiate between the two IMHO
If you look at the carb content per 100g and under that is the amount of added sugar."
Typical Values 100g contains
Energy 240kJ (57kcal)
Protein 0.9g
Carbohydrate 7.4g
Sugars 5.9g
Fat 2.5g
Saturates 0.2g
Fibre 0.8g
Salt 0.6g
So the 2.5g of carb difference is the naturally found in the tomato and the 5.9g is added sugar?
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?
Nesrest lidl to me is 30 mins drive away. Not been to once since I heard about them. What's the carb total for those? X
8g per roll! If you can eat a whole one, you'll be the first person I know who can."
That's good. I'll get some next time. Heard they freeze well too x |
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"The labelling on foods tells you. Read it. I have had to avoid sugar for several years. The amount of added sugar in processed foods can be obscene but it is not difficult to avoid.
It doesn't tell you what is natural sugar and what is added sugar though.
Food labels should definately differentiate between the two IMHO
If you look at the carb content per 100g and under that is the amount of added sugar.
Typical Values 100g contains
Energy 240kJ (57kcal)
Protein 0.9g
Carbohydrate 7.4g
Sugars 5.9g
Fat 2.5g
Saturates 0.2g
Fibre 0.8g
Salt 0.6g
So the 2.5g of carb difference is the naturally found in the tomato and the 5.9g is added sugar?
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"The labelling on foods tells you. Read it. I have had to avoid sugar for several years. The amount of added sugar in processed foods can be obscene but it is not difficult to avoid.
It doesn't tell you what is natural sugar and what is added sugar though.
Food labels should definately differentiate between the two IMHO
If you look at the carb content per 100g and under that is the amount of added sugar.
Typical Values 100g contains
Energy 240kJ (57kcal)
Protein 0.9g
Carbohydrate 7.4g
Sugars 5.9g
Fat 2.5g
Saturates 0.2g
Fibre 0.8g
Salt 0.6g
So the 2.5g of carb difference is the naturally found in the tomato and the 5.9g is added sugar?
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You got it. "
Right. Excellent. I'm not eating processed stuff anyway but it's handy to know. X |
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over a year ago
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?
Nesrest lidl to me is 30 mins drive away. Not been to once since I heard about them. What's the carb total for those? X
8g per roll! If you can eat a whole one, you'll be the first person I know who can."
I can!
Mmmmmm bulking... |
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Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL |
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"Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL"
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?
Nesrest lidl to me is 30 mins drive away. Not been to once since I heard about them. What's the carb total for those? X
8g per roll! If you can eat a whole one, you'll be the first person I know who can.
I can!
Mmmmmm bulking..."
I bet I could as well...
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"Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL"
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"Avoiding added sugar is a brilliant start (don't forget it's added to low-fat foods to replace the taste of the fat) but beware, ALL carbohydrates are converted to sugar by the body so that 25% added sugar to cereal is nothing compared to the total 'sugars' at around 75%
And carbs include fruit and veg, some of which contain a lot of sugar. Which is why my diet is mainly protein and veg. I'm not a huge fan of carbs anyway. But its added sugar that's the annoying thing - its a shame its got to the stage that people are OK with some much added stuff in their food. Like was said above, better to cook from scratch then you know exactly what's in there.
Same as me then. Good saturated fat, protein and a bit of veg. Perfect.
Lidl have produced a high protein bread roll that's 8g per roll. Have you tried them yet?
Nesrest lidl to me is 30 mins drive away. Not been to once since I heard about them. What's the carb total for those? X
8g per roll! If you can eat a whole one, you'll be the first person I know who can.
I can!
Mmmmmm bulking..."
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"Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL"
There's no sugar in fat or protein (although I bet someone will correct me on this by reminding me of gluconeogenesis). |
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"Everyone who has cut out bread what have you exchanged it for? If anything."
Nothing. Changing how I see food has been my saving grace, I don't eat flour, potatoes (some do, Google 'resistant starch') rice or pasta. |
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over a year ago
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"Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL
There's no sugar in fat or protein (although I bet someone will correct me on this by reminding me of gluconeogenesis)."
Dairy is fat but most of it contains lactose. |
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Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL
There's no sugar in fat or protein (although I bet someone will correct me on this by reminding me of gluconeogenesis).
Dairy is fat but most of it contains lactose. "
It's not pure fat as in ghee, animal or coconut. I can't have milk, even the lactictofree stuff so I have to put cream in my coffee |
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"Everyone who has cut out bread what have you exchanged it for? If anything.
Nothing. I wasn't a huge fan to begin with.
The only carbs I eat now are fruit and veg, and oats."
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over a year ago
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"Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL
There's no sugar in fat or protein (although I bet someone will correct me on this by reminding me of gluconeogenesis).
Dairy is fat but most of it contains lactose.
It's not pure fat as in ghee, animal or coconut. I can't have milk, even the lactictofree stuff so I have to put cream in my coffee "
Mmmm coconut milk.... I need to try cooking with coconut oil seeing as its the latest fashion. |
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over a year ago
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"Everyone who has cut out bread what have you exchanged it for? If anything.
Nothing. I wasn't a huge fan to begin with.
The only carbs I eat now are fruit and veg, and oats.
And the occasional m&s crisp or two "
Its well known that things eaten while at parties and with drinks don't count. Anyway I rarely got near them cos your fingers were already there.  |
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Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL
There's no sugar in fat or protein (although I bet someone will correct me on this by reminding me of gluconeogenesis).
Dairy is fat but most of it contains lactose.
It's not pure fat as in ghee, animal or coconut. I can't have milk, even the lactictofree stuff so I have to put cream in my coffee
Mmmm coconut milk.... I need to try cooking with coconut oil seeing as its the latest fashion."
No, we in the know have been using it for years. Have you tried bullet proof coffee? |
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"Sugars are present in all foods including tomatoes however the ingredients list must declare added sugar as an ingredient if its added. Look for honey or sugar in the list of ingredients.
Avoid products claiming to be low fat, the best approach is to eat normally but smaller portions.
I DO SEE THE HUMOUR IN THIS ENVIRONMENT OF THINKINGTHE MAIN HEALTH RISK IS SOUP RATHER THAN SOME OF THE LESS PARTICULAR PEOPLE ON HERE. LOL
There's no sugar in fat or protein (although I bet someone will correct me on this by reminding me of gluconeogenesis).
Dairy is fat but most of it contains lactose.
It's not pure fat as in ghee, animal or coconut. I can't have milk, even the lactictofree stuff so I have to put cream in my coffee
Mmmm coconut milk.... I need to try cooking with coconut oil seeing as its the latest fashion.
No, we in the know have been using it for years. Have you tried bullet proof coffee?"
I don't drink coffee. Gives me the collywobbles. |
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Wow, this thread is more detailed than my rudimentary knowledge pertains. I just stick to basic meats usually, mince or diced, I sometimes have sauces which are possibly the worst thing you can possibly have, but not often. I use tinned veg which, if it's held in water, soaks out some of the sugars anyway (I think, might have dreamt that one ), and I am rarely found eating fast food. The only exception is Gregg's breakfasts, but had to stop those this month |
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If you do fitness, it doesn't really matter if you eat more sugar as it wont affect you the same way, but not to much. I got a sweet tooth to and eat some sugar as well. |
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By *encarolCouple
over a year ago
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Been Diabetic , its hard to find low fat / sugar foods,
Take for example Ice Cream, the diabetic ice cream has 9.1% sugar ,
yet walls ice cream normal ice cream has 8.4% sugar !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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"Been Diabetic , its hard to find low fat / sugar foods,
Take for example Ice Cream, the diabetic ice cream has 9.1% sugar ,
yet walls ice cream normal ice cream has 8.4% sugar !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
A low fat, low carb diet is only sustainable in the short term. You have to get energy from somewhere and because you have diabetes, it has to be from fat. Obviously, if you are insulin dependent, you can cover your carbs with insulin but the more carb you eat, the more insulin you have to use and the more chance of not gaining good control. |
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"If you do fitness, it doesn't really matter if you eat more sugar as it wont affect you the same way, but not to much. I got a sweet tooth to and eat some sugar as well. "
A common misconception amongst some. |
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"If you do fitness, it doesn't really matter if you eat more sugar as it wont affect you the same way, but not to much. I got a sweet tooth to and eat some sugar as well.
A common misconception amongst some. "
Yes. I meant weight gain mostly there from sugar. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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Carbs/sugar don't really seem to hinder my ability to gain or lose weight.
I find it easy when bulking to add in carbs as they are cheap and calorie dense.
last cut I got down to about 8% bodyfat no problem.
I generally find that I don't do to well with fat-rich foods ,but that could just be my propensity to eat a lot of them...
Oh, and I have a manual job. |
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"Carbs/sugar don't really seem to hinder my ability to gain or lose weight.
I find it easy when bulking to add in carbs as they are cheap and calorie dense.
last cut I got down to about 8% bodyfat no problem.
I generally find that I don't do to well with fat-rich foods ,but that could just be my propensity to eat a lot of them...
Oh, and I have a manual job."
Just be aware of what a high carb diet does to your blood lipid profile and how it negatively impacts your metabolic state. |
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Anything marketed as low fat will generally be higher in sugar. The only way you can really be in control of your sugar intake is by making everything from scratch with fresh ingriedients.
I get disgusted by slim fast shakes and the fact that they're allowed to be marketed as a slimming aid when each shake has about 35 grams of sugar in it so the two shakes a day that they recommend would take you over your daily sugar allowance. They need to sort that shit out. |
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"Carbs/sugar has a massive effect on my weight gain/loss
It's a bugger!
Agree.
Also, Topsy is the expert on this."
I've got my macros sorted out - but sticking to it is difficult in everyday life - and taking in protein is hard, without pushing the sugars and carbs higher than they should be |
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By *enithWoman
over a year ago
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The thing that surprised me most was the amount of sugar in smoothies and fruit juices
A survey of 50 products from supermarkets, coffee shops and food outlets found that more than half contained at least six teaspoons of sugar, which is the recommended daily limit.  |
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By *phroditeWoman
over a year ago
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"Carbs/sugar has a massive effect on my weight gain/loss
It's a bugger!
Agree.
Also, Topsy is the expert on this.
I've got my macros sorted out - but sticking to it is difficult in everyday life - and taking in protein is hard, without pushing the sugars and carbs higher than they should be "
Following a bodybuilder's recommendations (and this is not necessarily in conflict with Topsy's advice) they recommend adding small amounts of sweet potato? |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
Hereford |
"Carbs/sugar don't really seem to hinder my ability to gain or lose weight.
I find it easy when bulking to add in carbs as they are cheap and calorie dense.
last cut I got down to about 8% bodyfat no problem.
I generally find that I don't do to well with fat-rich foods ,but that could just be my propensity to eat a lot of them...
Oh, and I have a manual job.
Just be aware of what a high carb diet does to your blood lipid profile and how it negatively impacts your metabolic state. "
My bloodwork is fine thanks...
As is my metabolism.
The keto diet is what it is - you know your stuff. It works well for weight loss, keeping lean etc.
But please don't promote an entire macronutrient group as being 'unhealthy' they aint.
What IS unhealthy is overconsuming, and putting yourself into ketosis is one way to avoid this.
There are other ways, such as consuming fewer calories.
Some people find one way 'works' for them, some people find other ways do.
As a whole, leaner people tend towards being on better health.
Homo-sapiens is the ultimate generalist - take a look at our dentition/digestive system. We can exist on a diet of meat and fat (innuits etc), we can exist on vegetarian diets very low on protein (most of the world's staple is some variant on rice and beans).
I can generally control myself around sugar-rich foods (unless they are jelly-babies, which I have had to ban myself from buying). Some people find this hard, and find that they don't crave sugar if they remove it from their diet. I didn't crave it to begin with, so it isn't a problem for me.
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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"Carbs/sugar has a massive effect on my weight gain/loss
It's a bugger!
Agree.
Also, Topsy is the expert on this.
I've got my macros sorted out - but sticking to it is difficult in everyday life - and taking in protein is hard, without pushing the sugars and carbs higher than they should be "
Meat is the answer. |
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
Hereford |
"Carbs/sugar has a massive effect on my weight gain/loss
It's a bugger!
Agree.
Also, Topsy is the expert on this.
I've got my macros sorted out - but sticking to it is difficult in everyday life - and taking in protein is hard, without pushing the sugars and carbs higher than they should be
Following a bodybuilder's recommendations (and this is not necessarily in conflict with Topsy's advice) they recommend adding small amounts of sweet potato? "
Sweet potatoes are quite a trendy low-gi carb. See also:oats.
I'm pretty sure that they are too carby for keto though. |
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"As with anything, cardio will keep the weight in check.
As would eating less, but lets face it, eating less doesn't improve your cardiovascular health.
I quite like a bit of cardio. "
That's right and I like it too. I do about 40min on the bike everyday. |
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"As with anything, cardio will keep the weight in check.
As would eating less, but lets face it, eating less doesn't improve your cardiovascular health.
I quite like a bit of cardio. "
my version of cardio is stairs. I'm not bothered about the hours spent in a gym, but I have weights, still do martial arts workouts occasionally, and go for long walks of an occasion, but 99% of the time... I'm more vegetable than my dinners lol |
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I like cardio but much prefer core stuff
Calorie intake is crucial for me as if I don't have the energy I can't last more than 15minutes of training. But too many calories and the weight/bulk doesn't shift |
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"I like cardio but much prefer core stuff
Calorie intake is crucial for me as if I don't have the energy I can't last more than 15minutes of training. But too many calories and the weight/bulk doesn't shift"
If I don't have plenty of carbs (I say "plenty", but it seems that I still eat a lot less than the "standard British diet" - whatever that is), I would struggle to do a days agricultural work (not machinery based... ) and certainly struggle to do a days work and then go to the gym, or circuit traning or....
According to my phone pedometer, on an inactive day, I walk well over 5 miles, and I never take my phone when I walk the dogs (2 miles plus).... |
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It is a pity that food labelling isn't much better and more detailed. But with a government which likes industry to self manage, I don't expect it to improve.
It's probably only safer to just make all of our own food. As poor and unsatisfactory as that is, as it would be good to trust and rely on food producers.
Sugar now appears to be in almost all types of food, however savoury and non sweet type you'd guess. |
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"It is a pity that food labelling isn't much better and more detailed. But with a government which likes industry to self manage, I don't expect it to improve.
It's probably only safer to just make all of our own food. As poor and unsatisfactory as that is, as it would be good to trust and rely on food producers.
Sugar now appears to be in almost all types of food, however savoury and non sweet type you'd guess."
yes, what's even more disturbing is that some research suggests sugar weakens your joints, bones, and reduces mental plasticity
I know my mood fluctuates less when I have less added sugar, and my body is more responsive |
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