Sugar Detox

snazzyjazzy21

Sugar is indeed additive, there are many books on it,

There are many books on how a magical being in the sky (a different one to one you believe in, if you do) is the one and true god.
Must be correct.

Why must Christianity be dragged (in an insulting way) into conversations that have nothing to do with religion?

They meant the Church of the Flying Spaghetti monster. It was to illustrate people's ridiculous beliefs beyond facts, science and plain old common sense.

WOAH HEY! My belief in a flying ball of carbs is not RIDICULOUS. I am insulted. WHY ARE YOU SO MEAN?!?!?!?!

Sandiki2Point0

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

tennisdude2004

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

Fact.. The body makes it own glucose (sugar) in the form of glycogen.

The human body can run efficiently on no dietary sugar. The food we eat might not be as interesting, but it's not essential food.

Sandiki2Point0

Naw..really? ( enter sarcasm) fully aware of this. Just passing time by commenting. But thanks for the physiology update.

tennisdude2004

We also need oxygen - but only in moderation.

Sandiki2Point0

Yes.. moderation is key. I prefer a anaerobic state..especially when working out. Although to really benefit and go the distance I suppose I might need sufficient sugar. ;·]~

tennisdude2004

Yes.. moderation is key. I prefer a anaerobic state..especially when working out. Although to really benefit and go the distance I suppose I might need sufficient sugar. ;·]~

Well in an anaerobic state carbs are key, no disagreement from me. I always need to carb up on a sprint session!

Sandiki2Point0

Yes.. moderation is key. I prefer a anaerobic state..especially when working out. Although to really benefit and go the distance I suppose I might need sufficient sugar. ;·]~

Well in an anaerobic state carbs are key, no disagreement from me. I always need to carb up on a sprint session!

High five

LoupGarouTFTs

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

Fact.. The body makes it own glucose (sugar) in the form of glycogen.

The human body can run efficiently on no dietary sugar. The food we eat might not be as interesting, but it's not essential food.

Given that the brain relies on sugar to function and given that the body makes its own glucose, rendering dietary sugar moot, then how does one "detox" the body from sugar?

tennisdude2004

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

Fact.. The body makes it own glucose (sugar) in the form of glycogen.

The human body can run efficiently on no dietary sugar. The food we eat might not be as interesting, but it's not essential food.

Given that the brain relies on sugar to function and given that the body makes its own glucose, rendering dietary sugar moot, then how does one "detox" the body from sugar?

I don't have a scooby!

Sandiki2Point0

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

Fact.. The body makes it own glucose (sugar) in the form of glycogen.

The human body can run efficiently on no dietary sugar. The food we eat might not be as interesting, but it's not essential food.

Given that the brain relies on sugar to function and given that the body makes its own glucose, rendering dietary sugar moot, then how does one "detox" the body from sugar?

It doesn't..haha..#catch22!

Bernadette60614

I think what the OP means is maybe refined/added sugar. The kind that's addictive and found in fruit juices, chocolate, ice cream, cookies, cake... I've been on a sugar detox a few times (I ate fruit to curb any cravings and avoid sugar crashes). Takes 2 weeks before you don't crave it anymore, but it is totally worth it.

I'd agree. Also, there are some groups on MFP which might have a different perspective..Perimeter Eaters, e.g., where the goal is to minimize processed foods.

gbbarbru

Vitamin C will take away the headaches, dizziness, and other carbohydrate withdrawal symptoms. Try a dose of Emergen-c and good luck!

IronSmasher

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

Fact.. The body makes it own glucose (sugar) in the form of glycogen.

The human body can run efficiently on no dietary sugar. The food we eat might not be as interesting, but it's not essential food.

The word 'efficiently' seems to mean something different to you.

Roaringgael

Highly refined carbohydrate has no nutritional value. Its junk.
'sugar detox' is just a description for this.
No one needs added sugar, white flour products etc.
Of course the brain uses glucose.
The body is a factory it breaks down complex foods for us to use.

IronSmasher

Highly refined carbohydrate has no nutritional value. Its junk.
'sugar detox' is just a description for this.
No one needs added sugar, white flour products etc.
Of course the brain uses glucose.
The body is a factory it breaks down complex foods for us to use.

Needs of a Tour de France competitor? You know anything about that?
Hypoglycemia? You know anything about that?

The reoccurring problem in this forum is that people are using nonsense terms that large groups of people have different terms for. Indeed, some use the term sugar detox to abstain from fruit also.

tennisdude2004

Fact..the brain relies on sugar to function.

Fact.. The body makes it own glucose (sugar) in the form of glycogen.

The human body can run efficiently on no dietary sugar. The food we eat might not be as interesting, but it's not essential food.

The word 'efficiently' seems to mean something different to you.

Do you have any studies to prove other wise?

geebusuk

No one needs significant fibre, whole meal products etc.

Also true.
That doesn't make those two 'junk' either.

geebusuk

No one needs significant fibre, whole meal products etc.

Also true.
That doesn't make those two 'junk' either.

QuietBloom

Back in. For how people like me are the problem.