Is sugar more evil than fat?

WhiteRabbit1313

So, I can only eat protein?

In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???

Uh...???

What???

It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.

What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?

From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.

However, in general, you have to do what is right for YOUR body.

Personally, I do well limiting processed foods, white bread, white rice, and sugars, or, at least, balancing those things with proteins and fats. When I just eat sugars, such as a donut for breakfast, I crash hard. I'm much better off eating a 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, because it keeps my blood sugars stable. I've noticed that cultures that eat high carb, low fat diets tend to eat more often, and I believe this is the reason for it. I eat 3x day and rarely snack, but I eat balanced meals (protein/fat, a veggie, or two, and maybe a fruit). I think the balance of the proteins and carbs maintains satiety and blood sugar levels in my body. Everyone's different, though, so you just have to monitor the effects of quantity, quality, and meal structure and decide what makes you feel the best.

So, this is all your opinion and how you feel?

Piss off. You're just like the rest of them.

Siansonea

Try the Satan hotline on 555-SATANSCRIB

He, or one of his minions, will answer all your evil related questions at the mere cost of your eternal soul or a sacrifice of 3 virgins.

Halloween Special is going on, it's only 2 virgins, but it's a limited time offer. And "technical virgins" count too, but again, only for a limited time. :drinker:

Binkie1955

yes of course. fat doesn't make you fat. sugar does. this is pretty common knowledge.

Siansonea

White Rabbit is mad, y'all. She sent me an irate PM telling me I'm "too old" for this. Let the record show that one is never too old to talk smack on the Internet, though of course in my day we didn't have the Internet. We had smoke signals—and we liked it! :drinker:

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gigglesinthesun

YES, but only till Sunday then they swap to share the workload, because being demonised is seriously demoralising and no nutrient should have to put up with it for a prolonged period of time.

And just to mention it, broccoli, watercress and celery are cheaters, because they NEVER volunteer and everyone thinks they are just awesome ALL THE F***ING TIME. I say 'DOWN WITH BROCCOLI, DO YOU SHARE, BECOME THE DEMON FOOD FOR THE WEEK'

Cranquistador

NO

Sarauk2sf

yes of course. fat doesn't make you fat. sugar does. this is pretty common knowledge.

Oh rly?

Sarauk2sf

If you're using the word 'evil' for anything food related, you're doing it wrong.

Nicely put. :flowerforyou:

PS
Apart from pineapple - that really is evil.:devil:

Fixed it for ya!

Sarauk2sf

Strong debating skills in this thread! :huh:

slim4health56

Sugar and fat are evil only if NOT served together.

Ophidion

shivles

I love STF, thanks for the link, even if it is the daily fail

mordsith

If you're using the word 'evil' for anything food related, you're doing it wrong.

Nicely put. :flowerforyou:

PS
Apart from pineapple - that really is evil.:devil:

Fixed it for ya!

What's wrong with pineapple? (unless it's a joke I didn't get!)
I eat a lot of it, so I'm genuinely interested by the answer.

Sarauk2sf

If you're using the word 'evil' for anything food related, you're doing it wrong.

Nicely put. :flowerforyou:

PS
Apart from pineapple - that really is evil.:devil:

Fixed it for ya!

What's wrong with pineapple? (unless it's a joke I didn't get!)
I eat a lot of it, so I'm genuinely interested by the answer.

It tastes disgusting and contaminates all foods that it touches. Other than that, there is nothing wrong with it.

davert123

facts that I know... you need fats and carbs. carbss come in complex and simple types. some people have difficulty processing simple types such as their bodies cannot regulate insulin (diabetic) or their brains ewlease too much beta endorphin and seritonin causing them eventually to become hypoglycemic (complex chicken and egg arguments here) . if you dont have a problem with sugar eating it is ok if you do then eating it is not ok. ut is difficult for those that don't have a problem with sugar to understand those that do. god gave us empathy which is great but gives us the sense that other people are lije us bodily as well as emotionally which is very untrue in a load of cases.

rml_16

What is wrong with just eating a balanced diet and exercising? Do people just like complicating things? That would harsh my mellow...

oh neither are evil

If it isn't complicated and magical, it won't work. It cannot be as simple as eating less and moving more (for the majority of people -- there are physical maladies that cause outliers) because that's too obvious.

rml_16

Piss off. You're just like the rest of them.

You posted incorrect information and personal opinion dressed up as fact. People corrected you and offered actual facts and you feel attacked and the need to attack back?

justal313

Fat doesn't cause tooth decay. However, we have toothbrushes and toothpaste and floss, so sugar is fine.:happy:

QuietBloom

So, I can only eat protein?

In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???

Uh...???

What???

It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.

What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?

From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.

Lol, since you were questioning others critical thinking skills. Is the below processed sucrose or that from an apple? Also the above response shows a lack of comprehension on what you've read

You truly are a troll.

Your pic is that of sucrose, which is what the pic YOU posted states. See below for the various forms. Fructose, being the sugar that you would find in an apple.

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

*wipes tears*

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Ophidion

Piss off. You're just like the rest of them.

You posted incorrect information and personal opinion dressed up as fact. People corrected you and offered actual facts and you feel attacked and the need to attack back?

^Just described 99% of the threads.

QuietBloom

I don't think my body cares where the sugar comes from as long as it gets it (and lots of it because sugar makes me happy). :happy:

ETA: Your body probably reacts that way to a donut as opposed to fruit because the donut has more sugar, not necessarily because of what kind of sugar it is.

That's a valid perspective, also. And, it actually supports my point:

Apple = Glycemic load of 6
Apple = Glycemic load of 30

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OK, now I'm really confused!:bigsmile:

rml_16

Piss off. You're just like the rest of them.

You posted incorrect information and personal opinion dressed up as fact. People corrected you and offered actual facts and you feel attacked and the need to attack back?

^Just described 99% of the threads.

Touche.

paleojoe

I have done fairly extensive reading on the research of sugar in diet. But, I am always open to new ideas or research. Your reaction is odd, to say the least. Not sure why you can't discuss this. I'm seriously curious why you feel there is a difference between natural occurring sugars and table sugar. The research I have read does not support that supposition. But, as I said, I am always open to new ideas or research on the topic.

IMO the only difference is that highly refined sugar is just easier to eat too much of... purely a volume thing. I always say the devil is in the dose. With refined sugar you just have to be more careful not to eat too much...

paleojoe

There is no evil food...

"Eat less, stress less, move more, lift more and get a good nights sleep. For physical health, that's pretty much as good as it gets." –Brad Pilon, Eat Stop Eat

WhiteRabbit1313

What is wrong with you people? My original response WAS valid and correct. So, I was wrong about some points; I admitted that also. I'm here to learn and discuss things, nothing more.