Living the Lifestyle Wildcard 11/1/24
Flintwinch
Posts: 1,239 Member
This is a thread for everyone. If you're new to GoaD, or to weight loss, your questions and comments are always welcome. If you're maintaining, or a long-term loser, your thoughts on the topic may be just what someone else needs to hear. If you're reading this, join in the discussion!
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.
Monday - crewahl (Charlie)
Tuesday – Wildcard
Wednesday-misterhub (Greg)
Thursday -imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday - Wildcard
Today's Topic: Sugar: It doesn't do a body good.
Excess sugar affects the whole body. A recent article in the NY Times quoted experts on sugar's bad outcomes for different body systems.
The Mouth--Bacteria in the mouth break down sugars and produce acids which increase risk for cavities
The Gut--Sweets are broken down into simple sugars, glucose and fructose. Fructose can lead to gas, bloating and abdominal pain
The Pancreas--Eating sugars can cause a large blood sugar spike. The pancreas release insulin to help glucose enter cells. Over the years, this surge in insulin release can lead to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes
The Liver--Excess sugar can cause the liver to convert extra sugars to fat in the liver, which can lead to fatty liver disease.
The Brain--A high sugar spike, followed by a surge of insulin can cause blood glucose levels to drop an hour or two later, leading to feeling irritable, tired and hungry (often craving more sweets) Some research suggests that frequent ingestion of sugar can alter the brain's reward system, increasing our cravings for sweetness.
The Heart: Excess sugar can cause high blood pressure and increased blood fats, leading to atherosclerosis.
Federal health guidelines recommend consuming no more than 10% of daily calories from added sugars. The American Heart Association, whose guidelines I follow recommend no more than 6%.
Bonus Answer: Before the baseball postseason playoffs began, I asked who you picked to win the World Series. I picked the LA Dodgers.
New Bonus Question: Do you dislike changing the clock back in the Fall, like it, or are you neutral. Personally, I dislike it, although it's not as bad as losing an hour in the Spring.
Each weekday, a new topic is offered up for discussion.
Monday - crewahl (Charlie)
Tuesday – Wildcard
Wednesday-misterhub (Greg)
Thursday -imastar2 (Derrick)
Friday - Wildcard
Today's Topic: Sugar: It doesn't do a body good.
Excess sugar affects the whole body. A recent article in the NY Times quoted experts on sugar's bad outcomes for different body systems.
The Mouth--Bacteria in the mouth break down sugars and produce acids which increase risk for cavities
The Gut--Sweets are broken down into simple sugars, glucose and fructose. Fructose can lead to gas, bloating and abdominal pain
The Pancreas--Eating sugars can cause a large blood sugar spike. The pancreas release insulin to help glucose enter cells. Over the years, this surge in insulin release can lead to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes
The Liver--Excess sugar can cause the liver to convert extra sugars to fat in the liver, which can lead to fatty liver disease.
The Brain--A high sugar spike, followed by a surge of insulin can cause blood glucose levels to drop an hour or two later, leading to feeling irritable, tired and hungry (often craving more sweets) Some research suggests that frequent ingestion of sugar can alter the brain's reward system, increasing our cravings for sweetness.
The Heart: Excess sugar can cause high blood pressure and increased blood fats, leading to atherosclerosis.
Federal health guidelines recommend consuming no more than 10% of daily calories from added sugars. The American Heart Association, whose guidelines I follow recommend no more than 6%.
Bonus Answer: Before the baseball postseason playoffs began, I asked who you picked to win the World Series. I picked the LA Dodgers.
New Bonus Question: Do you dislike changing the clock back in the Fall, like it, or are you neutral. Personally, I dislike it, although it's not as bad as losing an hour in the Spring.
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New Bonus Question: Do you dislike changing the clock back in the Fall, like it, or are you neutral. Personally, I dislike it, although it's not as bad as losing an hour in the Spring.
I dislike it because we lose evening daylight. New England should just make ourselves part if the Atlantic Eastern Time zone, and NOT change it at all.0 -
If we didn’t have Standard Time and DST, I’d never remember to change the batteries in my smoke detectors. 🤷🏻♂️
Other than that, I don’t care.0
