Sugar!

fj78

I've been using MFP for a short time and I'm finding it extremely helpful. I've just discovered the "settings" and added both sugar and sodium to my food section. Clicking back through the diary, the sugar levels are almost always over - sometimes by a LOT! Is there a difference between "good" food sugar - from fruit, breakfast cereal or low fat yogurt, and "bad" sugar from my weak chocolate scoffing moments? I'm pleased with my progress so far, am I worrying needlessly?

icerose137

Yes there is a difference. Also a single mango will put you at or over your sugar limit. This is the FDA limit. The reason why it's so ridiculously low is because sugar is not an essential nutrient. You don't need to eat any to live, so they put a low number on it and called it good.

dulcy

refined sugar (ie from chocs, fizzy drinks etc) is quick release energy, so not great & no nutritional benefit Natural sugars are better for you and obviously if you're getting them from fruits etc then there are other nutritional benefits that come with them.

That's what I think.

And just as a note, my protein is VERY low on MFP so if I go over I don't worry as it's always from good healthy sources

CoachMaritova

we do need sugar to live.

rtmama

searching for "sugar" using the forum search option will bring up hundreds of previous discussion threads.

Good luck!

donicagalek

I know when some people stall on their weight loss they like to temporarily lower their sugar intake for a couple of days. So it's a good tool to have even if it's ridiculous. :-)

fj78

Thanks for your replies, I feel more chilled now! I think I might just remove that setting, I don't like all the scary red numbers!

mynameisuntz

In terms of body composition and weight gain/loss, there is NO difference between the sugar in fruit or added sugar.

Fruit, however, has more vitamins/minerals which are relevant for general health.