Guest guest Posted February 28, 2001 Report Share Posted February 28, 2001 In a message dated 2/28/01 10:58:57 AM Eastern Standard Time, Cash writes: I'm looking at my 8oz cup of Fat-Free, aspartame-sweetened, 100 calorie peach yogurt. It has 10g of Protein and 16g of carb, but according to the label, 15g of those 16g of carb are sugar! Peaches have sugar...you can't get away from that. All fruits and most vegetables have sugar (carrots and beets are loaded with sugar). Its ok. This is not like pouring white cane sugar down your throat. The benefits of vitamins and phytochemicals in fruits and vegetables far outweigh the detrimental effects of the relatively small amounts of fructose. a "Language exerts hidden power, like the moon on the tides." - Rita Mae Brown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 I guess my best solution to is to eat foods where I have no need to use any type of sweetner. What kinds of food are you eating that you would need to use sweetner? dawnn > The great artifical sweetner debate. > > I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and Sugarfree Yogurt in his > book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue Stuff " . > > I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I stay away from > it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be safe, but I notice I > become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself to 2, maybe 3 > packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda habit. I only > drink 2 cups a day. > > What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you think everyone > should avoid them at all costs, or should you just do what works for > you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 I'll put a packet in the occasional bowl of oatmeal, or a packet in my green tea. > > The great artifical sweetner debate. > > > > I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and Sugarfree Yogurt in his > > book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue Stuff " . > > > > I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I stay away from > > it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be safe, but I notice I > > become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself to 2, maybe 3 > > packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda habit. I only > > drink 2 cups a day. > > > > What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you think everyone > > should avoid them at all costs, or should you just do what works for > > you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 I have too much other stuff to worry about like real sugar and saturated fat and my portion sizes to worry about artifical sweeteners. This is how I see it, I get soooo overwhelmed with things that I say to myself, kathi, what makes you fat? Sugar does, saturated fat, not watching my portions, blah blah blah. Do artifical sweetners make you fat? No, I don't think they do, so I don't sit and make a big deal of them because with loosing fat there is too much other stuff to deal with like I mentioned above. In my opinionion, I would not rack your head about it. Just concentrate on what you know will help you loose the fat. YOu probably should not sit down in front of the TV and eat your little yellow packets by the handful, but no one does that anyway. The artifical sweetners just trick your mind so you think you are having sweet. Everyone worrys about this so much and Isn't there enough info already swimming in your head? I eat sugar free jello and I haven't died yet. I hope this does not sould nasty, I just don't think you need to stress this. I hope this did not upset anyone, Kathi Felix --- acceb14 <acceb14@...> wrote: > The great artifical sweetner debate. > > I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and > Sugarfree Yogurt in his > book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue > Stuff " . > > I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I > stay away from > it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be > safe, but I notice I > become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself > to 2, maybe 3 > packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda > habit. I only > drink 2 cups a day. > > What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you > think everyone > should avoid them at all costs, or should you just > do what works for > you? > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 I use all of them depending on what's available ... splenda, Sugar Twin, Sweet'n Low and Equal. I don't use enough of them on a daily basis that they will harm me. Rita " Sugar " The great artifical sweetner debate. I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and Sugarfree Yogurt in his book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue Stuff " . I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I stay away from it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be safe, but I notice I become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself to 2, maybe 3 packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda habit. I only drink 2 cups a day. What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you think everyone should avoid them at all costs, or should you just do what works for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 This makes sense, Kathi, although I have cut back on artificial sweetners in the past few weeks. I used to use a ton of it, in my oatmeal, in my coffee, in my cottage cheese, and I realized that just having the taste of something sweet in my mouth all the time made me crave the real stuff all the more. I figure the less I use of something artificial the better, so I'm down to a few packets of Equal or Splenda each day. Recently, even saccharin has been taken off the warning list by the FDA, which means they no longer think it causes cancer in lab rats, but it still tastes nasty and bitter, so that's the one artificial sweetner I don't use. Equal is my favorite; it tastes the sweetest to me with no weird aftertaste. I like that Splenda holds up in cooking and in hot liquids, but I don't find it very sweet, and I do think it has a bitter aftertaste. > > The great artifical sweetner debate. > > > > I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and > > Sugarfree Yogurt in his > > book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue > > Stuff " . > > > > I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I > > stay away from > > it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be > > safe, but I notice I > > become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself > > to 2, maybe 3 > > packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda > > habit. I only > > drink 2 cups a day. > > > > What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you > > think everyone > > should avoid them at all costs, or should you just > > do what works for > > you? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 Ooooh. Thank you. That really smacked some sense into me. I guess I have deleted other things from my day for six days a week, why should I take an otherwise harmless bit of noncaloric sweetness? And no. Definitely not: Thou shall not eat Equal as if thine were Pixi Sticks. ( Remember those awful little things?? Ah. The joys of youth ) > > The great artifical sweetner debate. > > > > I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and > > Sugarfree Yogurt in his > > book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue > > Stuff " . > > > > I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I > > stay away from > > it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be > > safe, but I notice I > > become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself > > to 2, maybe 3 > > packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda > > habit. I only > > drink 2 cups a day. > > > > What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you > > think everyone > > should avoid them at all costs, or should you just > > do what works for > > you? > > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 acceb14 wrote: > The great artifical sweetner debate. > > I made notice Bill mentioned Nutrasweet and Sugarfree Yogurt in his > book, so I'm guessing he is a user of the " Blue Stuff " . > > I know the " Pink Stuff " is toxic in lab rats, so I stay away from > it. The new " Yellow Stuff " is supposed to be safe, but I notice I > become, well, bloated when I use it. I limit myself to 2, maybe 3 > packets of Equal a day. I've cut down my Diet soda habit. I only > drink 2 cups a day. > > What's everyone elses take on fake sugars? Do you think everyone > should avoid them at all costs, or should you just do what works for > you? Well.. I use Splenda for my protein muffins and pizza dough. DH uses splenda in his lemonade. I use fructose when I'm baking BFL bread in the bread machine. So, I think you should do what works for you -in moderation- and avoid refined sugar Serenity -- http://www.theonion.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2002 Report Share Posted June 19, 2002 I use the old standby 'everything in moderation' when it comes to artificial ANYTHING. Some of these little rascals can spike your insulin just like sugar and I try to AVOID them. However, I need SOME sweet in my life. I have cut all refined sugar out of my diet, but will have it after the 12 weeks is up in MODERATION. Other than that, I'll prolly use equal or splenda when I want to sweeten something (which is pretty rare). I'm a potato chip/bean burrito craver...not big on sweets so it's not a big deal to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 One of the most difficult things to do is to convince ourselves that we have no need of sweets in our diet. Especially sweets created by humans. There are lots of things to drink. Water being at the head of the list. When I gave up white foods my bladder control problems disappeared, and my acid reflux disappeared. And, as Lorenzo said, I don't become exhausted and sleepy halfway through the afternoon. When I want flavor in a beverage I drink tea. Herb or regular. Don't tell yourself that you can't have it. Instead tell yourself that you don't like it, you don't want it, that it doesn't taste near as good as you thought it would. And this applies to anything you might put in your mouth. Both food and drink. It is not a fast way to go, and will not work overnight, but it does work. Enjoy! :- ) Judith Alta -----Original Message----- What do you do you use in foods then for sweetning........ I would like more information on this...... What do you drink and so on.. Gloria Lorenzo <lorenzo1@...> wrote: Hi Deonn, In year 1950 I was working six ten hour days on a Construction Job. The kind where you get fired if you slow down. I was getting very tired in the afternoon.. I needed the money.... I found Hauser's Book ............ He had written that if one eats white food they will get tired when it runs out of their blood...... I quit White food----------Sugar and white flour stuff. One year later I was the most energetic and the strongest guy on that construction crew. I have never been sorry for quitting sugar! Warning -------It takes a year to see the results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 13, 2003 Report Share Posted November 13, 2003 For me I use Stevia as a sweetner, I like the clear steviasodes liquid but have to be careful--very easy to get too much! I use it in my kefir smoothies, herbal teas, yogurt, and my daughter's oatmeal. I'm thinking of buying the stevia powder to cook desserts with, my husband is very sugar oriented but if I get the right amount of stevia he can not tell the difference! I made a cherry cobbler the other day, very good. You can use coconut oil in the pie crust, and whole wheat flour. My mom has a flour grinder so I have that available...I am glad he does like whole wheat bread. Oh, coconut oil makes wonderful bread! Even whole wheat grains though, it is something I am trying to eat very little of. More meat, vegatables, and fruits. My daughter and I have fruit for dessert mostly, she is so young that she thinks it is just wonderful--doesn't know any different. If I leave the chair too close to the fruit bin she gets her own snack! If you are not used to eating fruit as a snack or dessert there are ways you can spice it up. Slice peaches and put cinnamon or nutmeg on them with a little stevia, peanut butter on apples and bannanas, fruit salad with yogurt as a dressing, fruit tart with stevia in the cream cheese instead of sugar (if your not vegan...I'm not), and fruit smoothies either using raw milk or something like rice milk (never soy!) to which you can add stevia as well (ok, I use stevia in everything...lol Hope this is helpful information for you Caitlin Lorraine What do you do you use in foods then for sweetning........ I would like more information on this...... What do you drink and so on.. Gloria Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 sugar Hey Dana, Correct diagnosis. Looks like my machine is 160 points high. I compared it to a friend's. Haven't heard from the doctor yet. Thank you for your time and concern, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 (((snip))) As kids we used to love sucking on sugar cane, which has such a delicious flavour. It;'s hard to believe it's bad for you - why did nature do that? Hi Sharon, It's my understanding that sugar cane is NOT bad for you ... because it contains the natural enzymes, minerals, etc., inherent in the natural plant. It's only the extracted product (actual sugar) that's bad for you. Whenever I could find it, I would get sugar cane for my kids to suck on when they were growing up. Three kids, all adult, only one cavity among them! Irene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 That's good to know - because it tastes so good it's got to be good! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2004 Report Share Posted March 19, 2004 Sugar cane sugar IMO is not bad. What is bad is when they process the original brown sugar into WHITE sugar. Oh, they wash and bathe the brown sugar in ACIDS!!!! That is the very bad part of the white sugar. Re: Sugar (((snip))) As kids we used to love sucking on sugar cane, which has such a delicious flavour. It;'s hard to believe it's bad for you - why did nature do that? Hi Sharon, It's my understanding that sugar cane is NOT bad for you ... because it contains the natural enzymes, minerals, etc., inherent in the natural plant. It's only the extracted product (actual sugar) that's bad for you. Whenever I could find it, I would get sugar cane for my kids to suck on when they were growing up. Three kids, all adult, only one cavity among them! Irene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Sugar in *any* form will increase one's cells' resistance to insulin. This means the body must produce more & more insulin over time to be able to transport glucose into one's cells. Insulin is really hard on the body. If we do not minimize insulin, we age more quickly. And many people develop type II diabetes as we age. Sugar can has enzymes, phytochemicals, and minerals which are healthy, but there are many other ways to get these benefits without all the sugar. As with most things in life, moderation is the key. If one consumes sugar cane in moderation & cuts out all other sugar, it probably would be ok. But just using cane as a sugar substitute in a diet high in sugars is asking for trouble. Of course, these are my opinions. I have sire been wrong before in life, so best to do one' own research. Alobar Re: Sugar > (((snip))) > As kids we used to love sucking on sugar cane, which has such a > delicious flavour. It;'s hard to believe it's bad for you - why did > nature do that? > > > Hi Sharon, > > It's my understanding that sugar cane is NOT bad for you ... because > it contains the natural enzymes, minerals, etc., inherent in the > natural plant. It's only the extracted product (actual sugar) that's > bad for you. Whenever I could find it, I would get sugar cane for my > kids to suck on when they were growing up. Three kids, all adult, only > one cavity among them! > > Irene > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 5, 2004 Report Share Posted September 5, 2004 In a message dated 9/6/2004 1:27:06 AM Central Daylight Time, rachelbrenny@... writes: What can I do to kick this awful habit/addiction? ... I have recently begun to research this also. The best info. for me was too eat small amounts of protein regularly, throughout the day... to keep bloodsugar level. Eating just 6 almonds is supposed to be a big help. Some recommend cutting out fruits, but I'm not there yet. Also... eat breakfast with protein, regulary.... even though you may not want to. Here is a helpful link. How To Shake Your Sugar Addiction Stacey in Illinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Ummmm....What do you mean by SUGAR? Do you mean that you are madly digging through cabinets and eating like a cup of raw sugar in a sitting? Or do you mean you crave normal foods with sugar in them? There is nothing wrong with eating some sugars! Banding is not about a diet, or deprivation and misery! It's about eating small quantities of normal foods, including sugar. There is some sugar in many foods, not just sweet things. A tsp of sugar is only 15 calories! I use sugar regularly, in small amounts. the artificial sweeteners are mostly all chemicals, are 1000 times sweeter than sugar, and teach us to crave things that are way too sweet. I don't use them at all. There is nothing wrong, in my book, with having a tsp of sugar in coffee or tea, on cereal, or a small sweet treat even every day. If you feel deprived and try to have no sugar for days at a time, you will eventually give out and eat a whole lot at once, wghich will throw your blood sugar and insulion levels into a tailspin, and set up a rebound effect later. The solution is not to deprive yourself. Stop the " diet " mentality and just eat smaller quantites of things, including sugar! The sugar in fruits and carrots is a " better " type of sugar. TRy making some carrot salad, or have a small piece of fruit. If it is CANDY sugar you " need " then this points more toward a psychological " addiction " (not a physical addiction), but, even then, a couple Hershey's kisses are not going to kill you or kill your banding success. If you crave large quantities of candy, and cannot stop this, you might benefit from working with a good therapist, as this is more of a compulsive eating area. Many of us work with a therapist, and find the support and guidance invaluable. Banding touches every area of our lives, and we become quite different people along the band path. The changes and challenges that brings can be difficult to deal with. Sandy R > Hi all, > > I'm sure you'll all have lots of advice for me on this one. > > Sugar... I'm addicted... I admit it. > > I'm trying VERY hard to give it up. It's making me CRANKY and a little crazy lately. Most days I'm pretty good, some days I'm not. I am trying, I really am. How do you give up a lifetime terrible habit? I feel chemically addicted to it. I sometimes just feel I NEED it. I don't seem to have emotional triggers here. I'm not an emotional eater. I don't reward or punish myself, I never have. I don't eat of out stress or depression, I just eat. Frequently it's because I really am hungry and I eat convenient food. That, I am working on successfully. I'm getting a lot better about taking the time to eat nutritional food 2-3 times a day. I've come up with a great dinner. It's just romaine lettuce (or spinach), tomatoes and a can of albacore tuna with a little low fat salad dressing. That really fills me up and feels good. > > But, when it come to sugar, I'm ok for a few days then, I find myself literally digging through the cabinets, usually at night but not always. It just seems so irrational. I've always been a rational, well grounded person, strong person. What can I do to kick this awful habit/addiction? > > G. > > Dr. Montgomery > 6/3/04 > 260/239/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 , You are telling the story of my life. Sugar is my downfall. I love all the good things, but sugar grabs hold of me at times and must be satisfied. I try very hard to limit it to a bite or two, but I am not always successful. Ruth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 2004 Report Share Posted September 6, 2004 Sugar is an interesting topic. Not until the late 1800's did humans have the ability to mass produce refined sugars. In fact, in the 1700's, refined sugar was literally worth its weight in gold. No wonder only Royalty and the rich had access to sweets and pastries. It makes sense why being fat was a sign of wealth and position. Funny... if you look at the increase in the percentage of adults in western culture who are overweight, that curve can be traced right back to the point where refined sugar became avaialable to the masses. So why does refined sugar matter to weight? We weren't really created to consume as much sugar as our sweets-saturated culture leads us to believe. There is an actual chemical response to refined sugar in our bodies that sets us up to eat more. (Don't ya think the sugar industry knows this?) Eating refined sugars dumps a concentrated " dose " of simple sugars directly into our blood stream. Our poor pancreas senses this instant increase in blood sugar and panics! It dumps insulin into our blood stream to correct this, and almost without fail, overcorrects. This leads to a sugar crash with an intense craving for something to raise our now too-low blood sugar level. We feel hungry, even ravenous..... and it has nothing to do with an empty stomach. (Just as an aside, natural sugars are " complex " sugars and have to be broken down in our digestive system. They do not impact insulin the same way that " mainlining " refined sugars do.... Yes, I said " mainlining " ... think about how quickly an I.V. drug hits your system, verses a pill. The pill has to be broken down, the I.V. drug is nearly instantaneous) I say all of this only because I fully believe that knowledge is power. We can have control over this nasty sugar/insulin/sugar/insulin cycle, and it doesn't take too long to correct it. After a few days without refined sugar, the only " true " craving is the craving in our heads. Just be careful not to substitute other simple carbohydrates while you're trying to get off of sugar. Any simple carbohydrate will get your pancreas all in a twitter. Be kind to your pancreas! lol I hope this helps a little! Hugs, Banded 5-19-04 Dr. Weiss, stown, NY 5'8 " , 42YO Highest ever – 330 lbs Orientation – 296 lbs Day of Surgery – 273 lbs Today – 231 Goal – " Normal " Clothes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2005 Report Share Posted July 30, 2005 Personally, I would be more concerned on not enough sugar to the batch. 5 minute boil is plenty long enough to kill any bacteria in the water. But then again, you didn't boil ALL of the water, so you stand a chance of having bacteria still in the brew. I commonly put 3 cups of sugar to 2 gallons and a quart of tea. With a quart being poured back into the culture along with some tea that has been sitting for a while. Stanley Sugar My roommate made our latest brews of KT. (He didn't have directions handy and made it just once before.) The two 1 gallon containers are almost full (which gives you an estimate of amount of water used). He said he added 1 cup of sugar to the first pan of water after it started boiling and it boiled about 5 minutes after. He said the second pan of water boiled 10 minutes, he then added the tea bags (4:2), and immediately after, added 1 cup of sugar. Is this a problem--not boiling to purification in the one brew and boiling the sugar? I'm most worried about too much yeasty bacteria but don't know how to discern if we have this problem. Any help is appreciated! MC PS. the tea has been brewing about a week already. It has a punch to it, not sugary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Seems the Dragon craves sugar, a really bad thing, it feeds him and makes him stronger.. Sheena richlee7 <rnewton8@...> wrote: I have a thyroid test coming up and i am a bit worried as i have gained 7 pounds in 3 weeks and am constantly hungry and craving sugar. at first when i started tx on interferon i had no appitite. Could this be an over or under active thryoid, or could it just be the antidepressant and benzo sleep med i am taking. Either way i guess i will know when i get my test results back. i got on the restoril and it seems to be doing the trick for sleep.Rich Sponsored Link Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 ) Sugar and the immune system: Medical ResearchConsuming 100g of sugars (including refined sugar) significantly reduces the ability of white blood cells to destroy foreign particles and microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, and viruses). The negative effects start within 30 minutes after ingestion, last for about 5 hours, and typically include a fifty-percent reduction of these cell’s ability to destroy foreign particles, at the peak of the inhibition (about 2 hours after ingestion). The reason for this negative effect is probably due to the elevated insulin levels after ingestion of sugar, and the competition with Vitamin C for cell membrane transport sites. This is based upon the fact that blood sugar and Vitamin C appear to have opposite effects on white blood cell functioning, and the fact that both substances require insulin for membrane transport into body tissues. It is therefore not surprising that some authors (Murray & Pizzorno, 1988) conclude that “… the consumption of simple sugars … impairs immune function, particularly during an infection. To aid the immune system during an infection, it is important to stay away from sugar”. Sources: Sheena <mom4possums2002@...> wrote: Seems the Dragon craves sugar, a really bad thing, it feeds him and makes him stronger.. Sheena richlee7 <rnewton8tampabay (DOT) rr.com> wrote: I have a thyroid test coming up and i am a bit worried as i have gained 7 pounds in 3 weeks and am constantly hungry and craving sugar. at first when i started tx on interferon i had no appitite. Could this be an over or under active thryoid, or could it just be the antidepressant and benzo sleep med i am taking. Either way i guess i will know when i get my test results back. i got on the restoril and it seems to be doing the trick for sleep.Rich Sponsored LinkMortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com Sponsored Link$420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Holy Smokes, Tim, and with Thanksgiving and all those snacks right around the corner.. I knew sugar was BAD, but 100 grams is NOTHING, a pepsi and a cookie and you are WAY over limit.. Oh, MY, need to sure re-do my thinking I can see.. Thanks, forewarned is forearmed.. Sheena Hillbilly Tim <knoxweb1@...> wrote: ) Sugar and the immune system: Medical ResearchConsuming 100g of sugars (including refined sugar) significantly reduces the ability of white blood cells to destroy foreign particles and microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, and viruses). The negative effects start within 30 minutes after ingestion, last for about 5 hours, and typically include a fifty-percent reduction of these cell’s ability to destroy foreign particles, at the peak of the inhibition (about 2 hours after ingestion). The reason for this negative effect is probably due to the elevated insulin levels after ingestion of sugar, and the competition with Vitamin C for cell membrane transport sites. This is based upon the fact that blood sugar and Vitamin C appear to have opposite effects on white blood cell functioning, and the fact that both substances require insulin for membrane transport into body tissues. It is therefore not surprising that some authors (Murray & Pizzorno, 1988) conclude that “… the consumption of simple sugars … impairs immune function, particularly during an infection. To aid the immune system during an infection, it is important to stay away from sugar”. Sources: Sheena <mom4possums2002 > wrote: Seems the Dragon craves sugar, a really bad thing, it feeds him and makes him stronger.. Sheena richlee7 <rnewton8tampabay (DOT) rr.com> wrote: I have a thyroid test coming up and i am a bit worried as i have gained 7 pounds in 3 weeks and am constantly hungry and craving sugar. at first when i started tx on interferon i had no appitite. Could this be an over or under active thryoid, or could it just be the antidepressant and benzo sleep med i am taking. Either way i guess i will know when i get my test results back. i got on the restoril and it seems to be doing the trick for sleep.Rich Sponsored LinkMortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms Tim Parsons knoxville,tn 37931 865-588-2465 x107 work www.knoxville1.com Sponsored Link$420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 18, 2006 Report Share Posted November 18, 2006 Yeah, thanks a lot, Tim. I just had to chuck my chocolate dipped vanilla cone from DQ!! I have been so good, no fast food, no sugar, and tonight I spoil myself...only to read this..!!! Oh, well, it's back to fruit salad! On the bright side, it's a beautiful day here in So Cal and I finally have some energy...just took 3 teenagers to the mall and didn't crash and burn even once. Thank the Lord and pass the vitamins and supplements... > I have a thyroid test coming up and i am a bit worried as i have gained > 7 pounds in 3 weeks and am constantly hungry and craving sugar. at > first when i started tx on interferon i had no appitite. Could this be > an over or under active thryoid, or could it just be the antidepressant > and benzo sleep med i am taking. Either way i guess i will know when i > get my test results back. > > i got on the restoril and it seems to be doing the trick for sleep. > > Rich > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > Mortgage rates as low as 4.625% - $150,000 loan for $579 a month. Intro-*Terms > > > > > > > Tim Parsons > > knoxville,tn 37931 > > 865-588-2465 x107 work > > > www.knoxville1.com > > > --------------------------------- > Sponsored Link > > $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! > > > > > --------------------------------- > Everyone is raving about the all-new beta. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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