Anyone else sugar free?

mravena

I am insulin resistant and curious if I'm alone in my sugar free lifestyle

erimethia_fekre

I don't tend to eat over 25 grams of sugar most days. I avoid artificial sugars at all costs.

RodaRose

Unless someone is on KETO, they are probably not exactly sugar free because sugar is even found in dairy.

If you do go low sugar and low carbs, remember to add fats and oils.

Fuzzipeg

I was given the news back at the end of September that most of the health problems I'm experiencing come from inflammation, a consequence of yeast overgrowth, some people call it candida overgrowth but this is just one of many yeasts in our environment which can overgrow in our systems following antibiotics or other medication use though there can be other causes. I'm having a bad time avoiding parabens from peoples laundry residues and perfumes, because it is Christmas. Inability to eliminate inhaled parabens is my dominant symptom for the present. I have experienced a significant drop in how hungry I am these days, I agree in my situation yeast overgrowth drove my desire for sugary foods.

I'm to have no added sugar or yeasts till April a full 6 months, in the hope of reducing my long list of symptoms. The added sugars in many products feed my/our less helpful digestive fauna, yeasts, which are anaerobic, function well without oxygen. Adding to the problem are yeast in bread, wine and beer, which would worry many to be without at this time of year, tops up the less helpful yeast levels, I'm trying to reduce. I have also read the by-products of ketosis also feed our least helpful yeasts. I'm also off all dairy products for casein intolerance which is more common than lactose intolerance! Our more beneficial digestive flora respond well to salads and veg which helps them get back to a good level hopefully achieving balance again, pre/probiotics will also help. High salicylate foods such as olive oil and coconut in its many forms, as well as many herbs and veg are also key in keeping the digestion in balance. Following a sugar free lifestyle for a protracted period, months, will help insulin resistance, as the body hopefully starts to regain its ability to cope better again.

Medical advice, probably from a person with a functional background, is the best place to start because there are various tests which can define one's own principal problems which are often not available from one's primary care provider. Being added sugar free could also help the body resolve other issues which can be related to the body struggling to eliminate excess sugar. The female form is particularly prone to problems with sugars. Sugar probably should be an occasional treat not the every day staple it has now become. Big companies fight this concept.

To our poster, you are far from alone. Keep up your good work, you will really feel the health benefits and in time you will be able to be more relaxed.

Yi5hedr3

No you are not alone. All of us Ketogenic folks are pretty much sugar free.

cbelc2

I am added-sugar-free. And I use no alternate sweeteners at all. It's very possible and feels good on. No cravings!

juggernaut1974

No...

I absolutely REDUCED my sugar intake as part of reducing my overall calorie intake.

But to go completely sugar free would mean:
1. no fruit or vegetables (and lose out on all of their tremendous nutrients)
2. no dairy
3. and no delicious things like ice cream, pie, and cookies that I don't WANT to give up completely. They make me happy.

nvmomketo

My sugar intake is well under 10g per day and closer to 5g. I am as sugar free as I will get.

I eat a ketogenic diet (very LCHF) to help me deal with prediabetes, some autoimmune issues, and my sugar cravings which made weight loss difficult. Lowering carbs, and focusing on eating what I consider to be healthy whole foods, keeps my sugar intake pretty low.

There is a large group of low carbers (low sugar) people in the Low Carber Daily group. Most tend not to post on the main boards very often. You may want to join us.

Good luck.