Cutting out sugar

[LondonDiva]

I'm a sugar addict and it's literally getting on my nerves now. I know the effects of sugar on the system and how it can effect the absorbtion of certain vitamins and minerals. I substituted a poorly cooked curry from the company restaurant in favour of some candy and a can of coke. What in the bloody hell am I doing??? When I was a vegetarian I was a lot more disciplined with my diet and looking back I'm sure that's when I had better results (when I was more disciplined as opposed to being a meat eater). I need some tips to cutting down or out the sugar and to be healthy once again.

**waits for PeachTree to tell me to rebuke the sugar in the name of Jesus**

 

[Ennyaa]

Hey Hey Hey! Watch how you talk about us carnivores! *munchin on my bacon egg and cheese* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Seriously though, I've wondered about the sugar thing. I mean I don't really eat much sugar at all except in my morning herbal tea but I just wondered how much of an adverse affect it might be having. I'm sure in moderation it must be okay.

 

[LondonDiva]

I'm no longer a vegetarian anymore

 

[Tracy]

Eliminating sugar from the diet is one of the healthiest things you can do. I'm not much of an eliminator (LOL! I hate things that are so absolute) but a few years ago I had to regulate my sugar intake because I have hypoglycemia and I was having a really hard time - fainting and stuff. It was a hot mess.

When I discussed it both with an internist and an alternative medicine professional they BOTH said that sugar is like a drug or poison in the body. The body just isn't designed to metabolize it well without wreaking temporary havoc. Mood swings, energy fluctuations..you name it - sugar is part of the cause. It has also been connected to the development in the long term of certain diseases - cardiovascular problems, diabetes, kidneys, cancer..... to name a few.

They both recommended I simply cut out refined sugars - candy, sweets, soda etc... anything white, or anything that converted to refined sugars - white potatoes and pasta. My health improved overnight. My Mom and boyfriend did it too - to support me - and they reported feeling like new people. Energy levels and mental clarity dramatically improved in them both.

I'm trying to move back to this way of eating now....

 

[Ennyaa]

Ok so here's a question.

Is brown sugar healthier than white sugar? Is honey ok?

 

[pmichael52172]

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**waits for PeachTree to tell me to rebuke the sugar in the name of Jesus**


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Okay, it's official, LondonDiva - you don't have a lick of sense. I burst out laughing in the office and it is quiet as a mouse. I saw my co-worker jump but she tried to play it off. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[vevster]

that is what Oprah did cut out all white sugar and that is why she looks so fantastic! I want to move into this way of eating too. Alcohol is included in the list tho /images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[lshevonne]

I've tried that I don't know how many times and can never stick with it.
Vevster, do you live in Houston? If not, your twin lives there. LOL

 

[Integrity]

well, robin from the growafrohairlong says in her website that All natural sweetners Such as: Maple syrup, Cane sugar, Date sugar, Brown sugar, Molasses, Brown rice sugar, Honey, Stevia, Barley malt syrup, and fructose

are
high in vitamins and minerals

 

[vevster]

&gt;&gt;Vevster, do you live in Houston? If not, your twin lives there. LOL &lt;&lt;

Nope. I'm a New Yorker.. Do you have a picture so I can see my twin?? /images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[Tracy]

The general rule is that the more natural the source the better. So brown sugar and honey is BETTER than white sugar - but the true idea is not to seek out ADDED sugar.

Get used to things being less sweet. That's the plan anyway. It ain't easy - I know. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

 

[nijilah]

One time, there was no white sugar in the grocery store so I bought brown unrefined sugar. It makes my morning coffee taste soooo good and I have never looked back since.

 

[lshevonne]

Vevster, sorry I don't but if I do I'll post it. I live in Austin but she is the cousin of my BF and I see her whenever I go to Temple for family functions. She has 2 daughters and the oldest looks like the little girl in your pic.

 

[Mahalialee4]

I confess I am a sugar addict. And I need to attend some meetings! (lol!) Bonjour.

 

[Guest]

I need to join the club too! Count me in! I'm especially week for mint chocolate chip ice cream or anything chocolate for that matter!!

 

[ms_kenesha]

I wanna do this in be in the Sugar Busters club, but I might kill someone if I don't have my Ben &amp; Jerry's or Haggan Daas! /images/graemlins/mad.gif
I'm trying to cut out sodas and cut down on my refined starches as well.

 

[sweetcocoa]

Me too! I love sweets! Let's start the new year with a club for sugarholics! Anyone game?

 

[pmichael52172]

Sign me up. And I'm serious too!

I was reading Oprah's pledge to health and eatign on her website. It was inspiring.