Adverse effects from frequent ice cream eating?
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I run long enough to cancel out the calories from the ice cream cones I'd have after the runs, but if I were having them 2x or sometimes 3x a week (1 scoop on a sugar cone), should I be concerned of what these frequent sugar spikes are doing to my pancreas?
No.
Unless you have a genetic predisposition to diabetes (ask your doctor), at that level of consumption you have absolutely nothing to worry about.0 -
It's interesting that no one is talking about the long-term effects of high sugar consumption... I see most of you who are suggesting that the OP "go for it" are in your 20s and 30s. Get back to me in 30 years when your high sugar consumption has caused high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease or a stroke.
I'm all about living for today, but if that's the case, then load up on crap food and don't worry about "working it off". There's nothing wrong with being fat... that is, until you get into your 40s and 50s and the lifestyle you've chosen starts to have REAL effects on your health. Same with high sugar consumption. There's nothing wrong with it NOW... but when you get into your 50s, you may be wishing you had made healthier choices in your youth.
Why would they? 1 scoop on ice cream, even on a cone, 2-3x per week is hardly 'high sugar consumption'. The OP won't get fat if he/she is running it off. Plus, I've yet to see a legitimate study done on the long term effects of a high sugar diet vs any other diet in healthy adult humans - and epidemiologic studies don't count. There's too many other confounding variables to make those reliable in the least.0 -
There is a lot of diabetes in my family, mostly my aunts on my dad's side. A few of my aunts were not overweight but got diabetes when they were youngsters and have been insulin dependent since. My other aunts got it when they were older, but they were all pretty overweight. Now, these other aunts who got it when they were older control it through diet. There are different kinds of diabetes, as SweetieMeliss mentioned.
In response to the OP, have you thought about looking at why you are craving the ice cream? I think it's interesting how you crave this particular thing after running.Is it your reward for doing a great job, or is it a physical craving?
If you decide it's a psychological (a reward), then you might want to think of other way to reward yourself other than food. Someone else mentioned that your behavior around ice cream sounded like an addiction. That is also something else to look at.
However, if you decide it is truly a physical craving, you might want to pay a visit to your doctor. You could have some blood sugar problems you don't know about.
As for the question about whether there could be adverse effect from frequent ice cream eating: no food is bad and moderation is the key. I believe those good gooey wonderful things are better saved as treats rather than a frequent or everyday thing.
In fact, this is something I am working on right now. I don't eat ice cream because I am lactose intolerant, but I do eat Cocoanut Milk Dairy Desert, no sugar added, very frequently. In fact, it's almost as if this desert has moved from the treat category to the must have category. Now, I'm finding other foods to eat as a night time desert now because I don't like feeling like I'm addicted to anything.
However, if you choose that that ice cream is what you want after you run, just be sure to enjoy every single bite.0 -
And can you back up your statements that "high" sugar consumption causes high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and strokes?
Yes, I can. But if I did, you'd tell me why those studies weren't valid, and we'd go back and forth ad infinitum... Not my idea of fun. I'm not here to prove anything. To you or anyone else. Everyone here has a computer. They can look it up if they're interested. I have found several studies linking high sugar consumption to pancreatic and endometrial cancers, not to mention the maladies I listed before.
As I said, let's see how your opinions change as your body matures and the consumption of fatty and sugar-laden substances starts having a toll on your body. Until then, eat up!
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And can you back up your statements that "high" sugar consumption causes high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and strokes?
Yes, I can. But if I did, you'd tell me why those studies weren't valid, and we'd go back and forth ad infinitum... Not my idea of fun. I'm not here to prove anything. To you or anyone else. Everyone here has a computer. They can look it up if they're interested. I have found several studies linking high sugar consumption to pancreatic and endometrial cancers, not to mention the maladies I listed before.
As I said, let's see how your opinions change as your body matures and the consumption of fatty and sugar-laden substances starts having a toll on your body. Until then, eat up!
The burden of proof is on the claim making and as I suspected you found a correlation of sugar consumption to various things, which isn't the same as causing them
Uh oh now organic foods are linked to autism
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Hi,
Recently I'm having a lot of cravings for ice cream (and donuts and chocolates for that matter).
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I've never been a big sweets person for years, so this new increase in sugar craving is kind of unsettling.
It's just my opinion, but this sounds like addictive behavior to me. If this were any other substance, like alcohol, tobacco, or cocaine, would it be OK to consume as much as you wanted, as long as you slept it off? I believe in moderation and freedom so frankly, it's up to you as to how much of a substance you consume, but if it were me, I would be concerned and would take steps to break this addiction.
Look up the adverse effects of sugar and read about it. And switching to chemically-sweetened sweets is even worse.
Oh, dear lord!0 -
I eat my ice cream out of a bowl not a cone. Somehow I justify this as being better for me. :happy:0
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What my freezer currently looks like. So you already know my opinion.
Perfect lol. I'd be way too tempted to eat it all at once though.0 -
I eat my ice cream out of a bowl not a cone. Somehow I justify this as being better for me. :happy:
Well, didn't ya hear, it IS much better for you this way, and it has less calories! :bigsmile:0 -
One would hope that the entirety of this thread would imply that I was referring to Type II diabetes only. The OP is not a child and is worried about developing diabetes from sugar intake. None of this references genetics. In fact, Type I and Type II diabetes have little to do with each other.No. Diabetes is caused by being overweight and not getting enough exercise. A normally functioning pancreas can handle plenty of sugar.
No! This girl in high school who was skinny and normal weight has diabetes. You probably mean non-genetic diabetes!
Edited to remove the uppercase NO!0 -
OP the only added side affect from frequent ice cream consumption is that I'm having to buy more ice cream and I'm blissfully happy when I go to bed at night. I love ice cream- and i think people who eat it are happier.
like beer.
it just makes you happier.
For a healthier option, substitute fresh fruit for the ice-cream.
Your body will thank you for it.
kind regards,
Ben
fresh fruit isn't ice cream.
it's not even close enough to be compared to a substitute.0 -
Eat the icecream you want. A Diet shouldn't be about making restrictions of food, just adding healthier foods to your regimen. I you restrict you may end up binging and it will be worse then icecream 2x a week.0
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There is no such thing as eating too much ice cream. Ha ha
No really just save calories For it.
Ice cream yummy0 -
A good substitute for me if I'm cutting back on ice cream is a frozen banana. It's sweet and has a nice cool, even creamy-like texture like ice cream.
Don't freeze it with the skins on, though 0 -
A good substitute for me if I'm cutting back on ice cream is a frozen banana. It's sweet and has a nice cool, even creamy-like texture like ice cream.
Don't freeze it with the skins on, though
a frozen banana has zero similar textures to ice cream. What kind of ice cream are you people eating that frozen banana is "acceptable" substitute. I don't understand. I love banana's. and I love ice cream. but a frozen banana seriously tastes NOTHING like ice cream. no ice cream i've ever eaten!
if you want the ice cream- make room in your diet for it. and call it a day.0 -
What my freezer currently looks like. So you already know my opinion.
The only thing missing from that freezer that would make it perfect is a bottle of good vodka
Personally I have cut out ice cream as I don't have the willpower to put the lid back on the tub when there's still ice cream in the tub!0 -
Nothing wrong with ice cream. Talenti Gelato *drools*.0
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Hi,
Recently I'm having a lot of cravings for ice cream (and donuts and chocolates for that matter).
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I've never been a big sweets person for years, so this new increase in sugar craving is kind of unsettling.
It's just my opinion, but this sounds like addictive behavior to me. If this were any other substance, like alcohol, tobacco, or cocaine, would it be OK to consume as much as you wanted, as long as you slept it off? I believe in moderation and freedom so frankly, it's up to you as to how much of a substance you consume, but if it were me, I would be concerned and would take steps to break this addiction.
Look up the adverse effects of sugar and read about it. And switching to chemically-sweetened sweets is even worse.0 -
I eat ice cream almost daily with cookies and Reese’s Peanut butter cups. When I was down to 16% body fat (before baby #3) I was really craving the sweets since my body fat was so low my body craved more carbs and I had a Twix bar daily for months while sheading body fat. That is one reason why I locked my diet portion of this site so no one could see.... Tired of people saying that I couldn't possibly be loosing weight on my diet of junk food and that I couldn't be building that much muscle either, hah. Yah keep saying that genius while I continue to loose body fat and gain muscle! Fyi... just had a baby 3 months ago and almost have my 6 pack back... yes while eating ice cream! Since I am down to 19.5% body fat the sweets thing started to kick in even more. Had 2 giant chocolate chip cookies and ice cream last night. Mmmm… and I still managed to have a 800 calorie deficit! Not bad for a Sunday.0
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I think the point a few people have been trying to make is that while you might get away with eating like this in your 20s or 30s, you MAY not get away with it health-wise in your 40s and 50s, that's all.0
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What my freezer currently looks like. So you already know my opinion.
Im jelly as FFFFF
Going to stock up on ice-cream and have every single night before bed
Doughnuts are getting Old .
OP Btw I eat chocolate , cookies , doughnuts , chips , sweets etc... about every day and im still dropping weight because my body is in an over-all calorie deficit0 -
I think the point a few people have been trying to make is that while you might get away with eating like this in your 20s or 30s, you MAY not get away with it health-wise in your 40s and 50s, that's all.
One scoop, on a sugar cone, 2-3 times per week?0 -
I think the point a few people have been trying to make is that while you might get away with eating like this in your 20s or 30s, you MAY not get away with it health-wise in your 40s and 50s, that's all.
One scoop, on a sugar cone, 2-3 times per week?
No, more in reference to post such as "chocolate , cookies , doughnuts , chips , sweets etc... about every day".
Fact remains that a lot of people posting these views are relatively young and won't know how a continued diet of those foods will affect them, as none of us have a crystal ball.
So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.0 -
I think the point a few people have been trying to make is that while you might get away with eating like this in your 20s or 30s, you MAY not get away with it health-wise in your 40s and 50s, that's all.
One scoop, on a sugar cone, 2-3 times per week?
No, more in reference to post such as "chocolate , cookies , doughnuts , chips , sweets etc... about every day".
Fact remains that a lot of people posting these views are relatively young and won't know how a continued diet of those foods will affect them, as none of us have a crystal ball.
So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.
I can certainly tell you what kept me thin in my 20's made me a fat 30 year old!0 -
So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.
Exactly. That's my position, but it's hard to have an opinion around here without being called to task or someone demanding PROOF of an opinion... I started my first post with "It's just my opinion" (Isn't that what everyone is writing here? Their opinions?) I'm in my 50s and I sure wish I'd made different choices in my 20s and 30s. If I had, I wouldn't be here now.
I don't think ice cream is evil. In fact, I eat it now and then. I was just responding to the sudden onset of sweet cravings the OP discussed.
People are silly. You can't post an opinion on here without someone demanding proof or starting a prayer... :huh: Oh, well... Hope the OP is healthy for many years to come, but I would see a Dr. if I had a sudden onset of sugar cravings.
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So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.
Exactly. That's my position, but it's hard to have an opinion around here without being called to task or someone demanding PROOF of an opinion... I started my first post with "It's just my opinion" (Isn't that what everyone is writing here? Their opinions?) I'm in my 50s and I sure wish I'd made different choices in my 20s and 30s. If I had, I wouldn't be here now.
I don't think ice cream is evil. In fact, I eat it now and then. I was just responding to the sudden onset of sweet cravings the OP discussed.
People are silly. You can't post an opinion on here without someone demanding proof or starting a prayer... :huh: Oh, well... Hope the OP is healthy for many years to come, but I would see a Dr. if I had a sudden onset of sugar cravings.
The burden of proof is on the claim maker, making claims that have no backing is just fear mongering.0 -
I think the point a few people have been trying to make is that while you might get away with eating like this in your 20s or 30s, you MAY not get away with it health-wise in your 40s and 50s, that's all.
One scoop, on a sugar cone, 2-3 times per week?
No, more in reference to post such as "chocolate , cookies , doughnuts , chips , sweets etc... about every day".
Fact remains that a lot of people posting these views are relatively young and won't know how a continued diet of those foods will affect them, as none of us have a crystal ball.
So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.
Go back and check the ages on some of these people. Many of the advocates of fitting enjoyable foods into your day while remaining healthy and active are 40+. Outside of medical conditions that may occur, monitoring your calories in vs. calories out at age 20 is the same principle of healthy weight maintenance and loss at age 50.
But, keeping relevant to the topic: my adverse effect from frequently eating ice cream is blowing up the toilet.0 -
But, keeping relevant to the topic: my adverse effect from frequently eating ice cream is blowing up the toilet.
Ice cream headache and lactose-related effects are realistic concerns with ice cream at the levels described by the OP.0 -
I think the point a few people have been trying to make is that while you might get away with eating like this in your 20s or 30s, you MAY not get away with it health-wise in your 40s and 50s, that's all.
One scoop, on a sugar cone, 2-3 times per week?
No, more in reference to post such as "chocolate , cookies , doughnuts , chips , sweets etc... about every day".
Fact remains that a lot of people posting these views are relatively young and won't know how a continued diet of those foods will affect them, as none of us have a crystal ball.
So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.
I'm not. I basically quoted the OP....0 -
So before you try to put words in my mouth, I'm not saying anyone WILL have problems, what I'm saying is what doesn't affect you at age 20 may not have the same effect at age 50. Whether you care about that or not is up to each individual.
Exactly. That's my position, but it's hard to have an opinion around here without being called to task or someone demanding PROOF of an opinion... I started my first post with "It's just my opinion" (Isn't that what everyone is writing here? Their opinions?) I'm in my 50s and I sure wish I'd made different choices in my 20s and 30s. If I had, I wouldn't be here now.
I don't think ice cream is evil. In fact, I eat it now and then. I was just responding to the sudden onset of sweet cravings the OP discussed.
People are silly. You can't post an opinion on here without someone demanding proof or starting a prayer... :huh: Oh, well... Hope the OP is healthy for many years to come, but I would see a Dr. if I had a sudden onset of sugar cravings.
A sudden onset of sugar cravings can come from not hitting your carb macro too, but you're probably right....the OP is most likely addicted to sugar and should seek counseling.0
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