sugar / almond butter

[Guest guest]

Guys,

I have cut out all forms of sugar basically. No fruit, no sweets.. not many

carbs. However, I could not find any almond butter without sugar at the health

food store. I found one that had 2 grams in 2 tablespoons.

Do you think this is ok? Or is it too risky? I dont want my whole diet screwed

up by that little bit of sugar.

[Guest guest]

,

Are you talking about added sugar, or the sugar that's naturally in the

almonds?  Even 100% almond butter will have some sugar on the label, under the

nutritional information part, because almonds contain a form of sugar. 

If it's added sugar you're talking about, I would stay far away from it.  If

not, then it's up to you.  I can't eat nuts at all, but some people can. 

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From: <daisytiff228@...>

candidiasis

Sent: Tue, July 20, 2010 11:40:29 AM

Subject: sugar / almond butter

 

Guys,

I have cut out all forms of sugar basically. No fruit, no sweets.. not many

carbs. However, I could not find any almond butter without sugar at the health

food store. I found one that had 2 grams in 2 tablespoons.

Do you think this is ok? Or is it too risky? I dont want my whole diet screwed

up by that little bit of sugar.

Ti9T

[Guest guest]

almonds are really good for you, i don't think anyone needs to ADD sugar to

them, so i think that when bought it is just typically b/c of the natural

sweetness. The benefits outweight the risks for almonds i think: magnesium,

vitamin E, fiber, lowers your bad cholesterol (if you believe there is such a

thing) the flavenoids protect the cell structures-- numerous benefits... if

you maybe mix your almond butter yourself it might prove better for you

however...

>

> Guys,

>

> I have cut out all forms of sugar basically. No fruit, no sweets.. not many

carbs. However, I could not find any almond butter without sugar at the health

food store. I found one that had 2 grams in 2 tablespoons.

>

> Do you think this is ok? Or is it too risky? I dont want my whole diet screwed

up by that little bit of sugar.

>

[Guest guest]

Oh Wow -----I just looked at the back of my almond butter jar from

Trader Joe's and I am afraid you are right--it has 2 grams of sugar. I

just can't believe I didnt notice this before. What a bummer...and I was

enjoying it so much too. Wouldnt you know it--no wonder it was so good!

Wel I am so sorry if I misled you because I always (or I thought I did)

check the label of things but somehow this particular item got by me. I

don't know if this sugar is added by the manufacturer or if it is natural to the

almond butter, but then I guess it doesn't really make a difference.

When I lived in Albuquerque I used to shop at Wild Oats Health food store

and they had a machine where you could grind your own almonds right there on

the spot and take it home. I think Whole Foods may have bought them out

but not sure. Guess you could do it yourself though with a food processor

or grinder. I tried it once actually and it was abit too much trouble

than I was ready for.

Diane

[Guest guest]

White Sugar??? Or any form of it??

>

> Oh Wow -----I just looked at the back of my almond butter jar from

> Trader Joe's and I am afraid you are right--it has 2 grams of sugar. I

> just can't believe I didnt notice this before. What a bummer...and I was

> enjoying it so much too. Wouldnt you know it--no wonder it was so good!

> Wel I am so sorry if I misled you because I always (or I thought I did)

> check the label of things but somehow this particular item got by me. I

> don't know if this sugar is added by the manufacturer or if it is natural to

the

> almond butter, but then I guess it doesn't really make a difference.

> When I lived in Albuquerque I used to shop at Wild Oats Health food store

> and they had a machine where you could grind your own almonds right there on

> the spot and take it home. I think Whole Foods may have bought them out

> but not sure. Guess you could do it yourself though with a food processor

> or grinder. I tried it once actually and it was abit too much trouble

> than I was ready for.

> Diane

>

>

[Guest guest]

well i guess it's like others say. i think if the ingredients dont list it,

then its just the almond's natural sugar.... i suppose theres nothing we

can do about that

In a message dated 7/22/2010 2:46:37 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,

elwynevenstar@... writes:

Oh Wow -----I just looked at the back of my almond butter jar from

Trader Joe's and I am afraid you are right--it has 2 grams of sugar. I

just can't believe I didnt notice this before. What a bummer...and I was

enjoying it so much too. Wouldnt you know it--no wonder it was so good!

Wel I am so sorry if I misled you because I always (or I thought I did)

check the label of things but somehow this particular item got by me. I

don't know if this sugar is added by the manufacturer or if it is natural

to the

almond butter, but then I guess it doesn't really make a difference.

When I lived in Albuquerque I used to shop at Wild Oats Health food store

and they had a machine where you could grind your own almonds right there

on

the spot and take it home. I think Whole Foods may have bought them out

but not sure. Guess you could do it yourself though with a food processor

or grinder. I tried it once actually and it was abit too much trouble

than I was ready for.

Diane

[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Guest guest]

Even broccoli and brussel sprouts have natural sugar. My bag of frozen brussel

sprouts show 3 grams of sugar in 6 brussel sprouts.

So, in my opinion, it is nearly impossible to avoid natural sugars even on the

strictest diet.

[Guest guest]

Natural sugars are healthy...they are what the body can deal with. The things

that are process, in any way, are not something the body has an easy time with.

>

> Oh Wow -----I just looked at the back of my almond butter jar from

> Trader Joe's and I am afraid you are right--it has 2 grams of sugar. I

> just can't believe I didnt notice this before. What a bummer...and I was

> enjoying it so much too. Wouldnt you know it--no wonder it was so good!

> Wel I am so sorry if I misled you because I always (or I thought I did)

> check the label of things but somehow this particular item got by me. I

> don't know if this sugar is added by the manufacturer or if it is natural to

the

> almond butter, but then I guess it doesn't really make a difference.

> When I lived in Albuquerque I used to shop at Wild Oats Health food store

> and they had a machine where you could grind your own almonds right there on

> the spot and take it home. I think Whole Foods may have bought them out

> but not sure. Guess you could do it yourself though with a food processor

> or grinder. I tried it once actually and it was abit too much trouble

> than I was ready for.

> Diane

>

>

[Guest guest]

I don't know , but I don't think they added white sugar. I am pretty

sure it's whatever sugar is natural to the almond. Btw, almonds are

extremely good for us you know. Edgar Cayce (The " sleeping prophet " ) said

that at least 3 almonds a day would keep one from getting cancer.

Diane

[Guest guest]

If that sugar is the natural sugar, you shouldn't have any problem with that. I

drink V8 100 % vegetable juices, and they have 8 g of natural sugar from

carrots and other vegetables.

.

>

> I don't know , but I don't think they added white sugar. I am pretty

> sure it's whatever sugar is natural to the almond. Btw, almonds are

> extremely good for us you know. Edgar Cayce (The " sleeping prophet " ) said

> that at least 3 almonds a day would keep one from getting cancer.

> Diane

>

>

[Guest guest]

ok, so then why do we stay away from fruit? natural sugars! really curious

now. (i've been eating berries b/c of the antioxidant effect etc.)

> >

> > I don't know , but I don't think they added white sugar. I am pretty

> > sure it's whatever sugar is natural to the almond. Btw, almonds are

> > extremely good for us you know. Edgar Cayce (The " sleeping prophet " ) said

> > that at least 3 almonds a day would keep one from getting cancer.

> > Diane

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

I see no real issue with whole fruit, it is alive, full of vital nourishment and

usually has a lot of life force energy. With a severe fungal over growth it is a

bit touchy in the beginning as some times the fruit does feed the fungi, but

when using the soil borne microorganisms and with eating no grains, nuts, seeds

or tubers the fungus is easily controlled.

Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

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From: fan <kateri222@...>

candidiasis

Sent: Sun, July 25, 2010 3:30:41 PM

Subject: Re:sugar / almond butter

ok, so then why do we stay away from fruit? natural sugars! really curious

now. (i've been eating berries b/c of the antioxidant effect etc.)

> >

> > I don't know , but I don't think they added white sugar. I am pretty

> > sure it's whatever sugar is natural to the almond. Btw, almonds are

> > extremely good for us you know. Edgar Cayce (The " sleeping prophet " ) said

> > that at least 3 almonds a day would keep one from getting cancer.

> > Diane

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

If fruits are better for us than nuts, then why do I get rushes of anxiety when

I eat a couple of slices of green apple; whereas, when I eat a tablespoon of

organic (no sugar-added) sunbutter, I feel good and satisfied, stable and have

more energy?

I cannot tolerate grains, tubers, and fruit, but nutbutters (especially

sprouted) make me feel better.

Occasionally I would do okay eating a strawberry or two, and a little bit of

carrot, but now that I've learned I'm very hypothyroid, those foods are no

longer an option since they are goitrogenous.

>

> I see no real issue with whole fruit, it is alive, full of vital nourishment

and

> usually has a lot of life force energy. With a severe fungal over growth it is

a

> bit touchy in the beginning as some times the fruit does feed the fungi, but

> when using the soil borne microorganisms and with eating no grains, nuts,

seeds

> or tubers the fungus is easily controlled.

>

> Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

>

[Guest guest]

Fructose, which is the fruit's sugar, is used by fungus to ferment. During the

first phases of an anticandida diet, any kind of sugar should be avoided.

Natural and unrefined sugars are good for the body when candida is under

control.

> > >

> > > I don't know , but I don't think they added white sugar. I am

pretty

> > > sure it's whatever sugar is natural to the almond. Btw, almonds are

> > > extremely good for us you know. Edgar Cayce (The " sleeping prophet " )

said

> > > that at least 3 almonds a day would keep one from getting cancer.

> > > Diane

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I disagree with the theory of not eating any fruit with a candida overgrowth. I

recommend fruit, but only in the morning. For the most part this has been

showing very good results, even with the severe over growths.

We need the nourishment from fruit, as it is a very alive food helping to aid in

the healing of the body.

Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

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From: <dieguez.jorge@...>

candidiasis

Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 10:11:50 PM

Subject: Re:sugar / almond butter

Fructose, which is the fruit's sugar, is used by fungus to ferment. During the

first phases of an anticandida diet, any kind of sugar should be avoided.

Natural and unrefined sugars are good for the body when candida is under

control.

> > >

> > > I don't know , but I don't think they added white sugar. I am

pretty

>

> > > sure it's whatever sugar is natural to the almond. Btw, almonds are

> > > extremely good for us you know. Edgar Cayce (The " sleeping prophet " )

>said

>

> > > that at least 3 almonds a day would keep one from getting cancer.

> > > Diane

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I am unable to answer your question. For me to answer that I need to know a lot

more information regarding your health history and your current state of health.

That would require you going through my clinic intake process. If you are

interested you can do that from my virtual clinic at www.bodyelectrician.com.

Sorry,

Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

________________________________

From: cathyc2468 <jc-canales@...>

candidiasis

Sent: Tue, July 27, 2010 6:10:53 PM

Subject: Re:sugar / almond butter

If fruits are better for us than nuts, then why do I get rushes of anxiety when

I eat a couple of slices of green apple; whereas, when I eat a tablespoon of

organic (no sugar-added) sunbutter, I feel good and satisfied, stable and have

more energy?

I cannot tolerate grains, tubers, and fruit, but nutbutters (especially

sprouted) make me feel better.

Occasionally I would do okay eating a strawberry or two, and a little bit of

carrot, but now that I've learned I'm very hypothyroid, those foods are no

longer an option since they are goitrogenous.

>

> I see no real issue with whole fruit, it is alive, full of vital nourishment

>and

>

> usually has a lot of life force energy. With a severe fungal over growth it is

>a

>

> bit touchy in the beginning as some times the fruit does feed the fungi, but

> when using the soil borne microorganisms and with eating no grains, nuts,

seeds

>

> or tubers the fungus is easily controlled.

>

> Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

>

[Guest guest]

Yeah, I guess I'm not the typical candida sufferer. Back in May I paid the fee

at your site, and you sent your intake forms. I'm seeing so many doctors right

now as my health is declining that I've got to stick with their protocols for a

while. If they are unable to help me, then I will complete your forms and send

them back to you.

> >

> > I see no real issue with whole fruit, it is alive, full of vital nourishment

> >and

> >

> > usually has a lot of life force energy. With a severe fungal over growth it

is

> >a

> >

> > bit touchy in the beginning as some times the fruit does feed the fungi, but

> > when using the soil borne microorganisms and with eating no grains, nuts,

seeds

> >

> > or tubers the fungus is easily controlled.

> >

> > Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

> >

>

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[Guest guest]

Well I am still here, when you are ready just let me know.

I will agree with you, , you need to stick with a program for awhile. The

jumping around from program to program is not wise.

Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

________________________________

From: cathyc2468 <jc-canales@...>

candidiasis

Sent: Wed, July 28, 2010 12:23:20 AM

Subject: Re:sugar / almond butter

Yeah, I guess I'm not the typical candida sufferer. Back in May I paid the fee

at your site, and you sent your intake forms. I'm seeing so many doctors right

now as my health is declining that I've got to stick with their protocols for a

while. If they are unable to help me, then I will complete your forms and send

them back to you.

> >

> > I see no real issue with whole fruit, it is alive, full of vital nourishment

> >and

> >

> > usually has a lot of life force energy. With a severe fungal over growth it

>is

>

> >a

> >

> > bit touchy in the beginning as some times the fruit does feed the fungi, but

> > when using the soil borne microorganisms and with eating no grains, nuts,

>seeds

>

> >

> > or tubers the fungus is easily controlled.

> >

> > Wil Spencer VMSP, Naturopath, author, researcher

> >

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