Sugar: The Bitter Truth

DenialTwister
DenialTwister Posts: 19
in Food and Nutrition
This video changed the way I perceive sugars in my diet, and I would like to share it with you.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
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  • S_of_Montreal
    S_of_Montreal Posts: 37 Member
    Awesome video! I learnt a lot too.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Is there a 3-minute version out there?
  • jenifr818
    jenifr818 Posts: 805 Member
    The bitter truth: it's DELICIOUS!!

    Sorry, not watching a 90 minute video.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/01/29/the-bitter-truth-about-fructose-alarmism/

    That video has been totally debunked. Lustig has no idea what he's talking about.
  • kjg1965297
    kjg1965297 Posts: 121
    Great video THANKS FOR THE POST.
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    This video changed the way I perceive sugars in my diet, and I would like to share it with you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

    I got banned from a previous thread about this which is a shame as I was enjoying the debate and I had written quite an intricate answer to it. My apologies to anyone who felt insulted...though the spiritualist in me would argue that the only person capable of upsetting yourself is yourself, and no one other than you holds that power.

    This is the kind of video that renews my determination to confine my YouTube views to music, funny animals, and babies.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,224 Member
    This video changed the way I perceive sugars in my diet, and I would like to share it with you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

    I got banned from a previous thread about this which is a shame as I was enjoying the debate and I had written quite an intricate answer to it. My apologies to anyone who felt insulted...though the spiritualist in me would argue that the only person capable of upsetting yourself is yourself, and no one other than you holds that power.

    This is the kind of video that renews my determination to confine my YouTube views to music, funny animals, and babies.
    Strawman arguments to ensue shortly by OP.
  • FredDoyle
    FredDoyle Posts: 2,273 Member
    Sorry, I don't accept argument by youtube.
    If you have something to say or claim, why don't you write it here yourself please.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/01/29/the-bitter-truth-about-fructose-alarmism/

    That video has been totally debunked. Lustig has no idea what he's talking about.

    On top of this link, here is another good read. This also links to other scientific data like Alan's

    http://www.fitnessbaddies.com/your-problem-with-sugar-is-the-problem-with-sugar/
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    In b4 the "But, he's a doctor and your not" argument.
  • ShellyBell999
    ShellyBell999 Posts: 1,482 Member
    But, I likes the sugar :sad: :sad: :sad:
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,428 MFP Moderator
    ps- this has already been discussed


    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1071347-sugar-the-bitter-truth?page=11#posts-17838750
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    The old sugar is the root of all evil post in for the fun.
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
    http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/01/29/the-bitter-truth-about-fructose-alarmism/

    That video has been totally debunked. Lustig has no idea what he's talking about.

    On top of this link, here is another good read. This also links to other scientific data like Alan's

    http://www.fitnessbaddies.com/your-problem-with-sugar-is-the-problem-with-sugar/


    ^ These.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    I am always amazed at how quickly people can be absolutely convinced of some total BS by a Youtube video, but simultaneously absolutely refuse to believe actual science.
  • Summer_Lunatic
    Summer_Lunatic Posts: 543 Member
    Wait ... this has GOT to be as credible as anything Dr Oz says about ... well any topic. :yawn:
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    In for sugar Oh-Noes....
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    In and I brought a friend........

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  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Wait ... this has GOT to be as credible as anything Dr Oz says about ... well any topic. :yawn:

    Yup I'd put Dr Oz and Lustig on about the same level.
  • IronPlayground
    IronPlayground Posts: 1,594 Member
    I am always amazed at how quickly people can be absolutely convinced of some total BS by a Youtube video, but simultaneously absolutely refuse to believe actual science.

    That's because it's easy to blame something or someone else. Most of the actual science puts the blame back on the person.
  • meeper123
    meeper123 Posts: 3,347 Member
    In and I brought a friend........

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    giggle
  • thesupremeforce
    thesupremeforce Posts: 1,206 Member
    YouTube should only be used to answer truly important questions, such as "What does the fox say?" and "What's the meaning of Stonehenge?"

    Look them up. They're as scientific as the video in the OP.
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    IN...
    to say that this thread should be called "Sugar: The Sweet Truth."

    And :laugh: because Youtube MUST be right...
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    I am always amazed at how quickly people can be absolutely convinced of some total BS by a Youtube video, but simultaneously absolutely refuse to believe actual science.

    Confirmation bias. I knew it wasn't my fault!
  • just_Jennie1
    just_Jennie1 Posts: 1,233
    I didn't watch the video but regardless, I personally choose to stay away from HFCS, Aspartame and I try to limit my intake of added sugar.

    Despite what everyone here may say or think (and as far as I know no one on here is a scientist. Just sayin') I choose to do what I feel is right for me.
  • paleojoe
    paleojoe Posts: 442 Member
    I am always amazed at how quickly people can be absolutely convinced of some total BS by a Youtube video, but simultaneously absolutely refuse to believe actual science.

    That's because it's easy to blame something or someone else. Most of the actual science puts the blame back on the person.

    Personal accountability is waning...
  • EvanKeel
    EvanKeel Posts: 1,904 Member
    I am always amazed at how quickly people can be absolutely convinced of some total BS by a Youtube video, but simultaneously absolutely refuse to believe actual science.

    That's because it's easy to blame something or someone else. Most of the actual science puts the blame back on the person.

    I think there's some of that certainly. I'm not sure 'food demonizing' is the best example, though. If we think about it, people who choose to attribute certain foods with negative properties (without sufficient evidence, or in the face of contrary evidence) are concerned about what's going in their bodies. They're actively making choices about what to eat and what not to eat and following that framework; that's personal accountability, as misguided the result may be from time to time.

    I think part of the problem is people suffer from information overload overall. They need some guiding principle to help them make choices, and far too often poorly supported fear-based claims provide that.
  • Phoenix_Warrior
    Phoenix_Warrior Posts: 1,633 Member
    I watched this youtube video once that proved the Loch Ness monster was real because science.
  • MstngSammy
    MstngSammy Posts: 436 Member
    ah......a duplicate thread

    I thought I was seeing double....:sick:



    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1071347-sugar-the-bitter-truth
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,331 Member
    I didn't watch the video but regardless, I personally choose to stay away from HFCS, Aspartame and I try to limit my intake of added sugar.

    Despite what everyone here may say or think (and as far as I know no one on here is a scientist. Just sayin') I choose to do what I feel is right for me.

    Shucks, I didn't get in before the "you are not scientists/doctor" post.

    Saying one particular thing is the problem without looking at overall diet, especially calorie consumption overall, is pointless.

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