Sugar intake

MuratAkbay

Hey guys, I need some opinions. I've stayed under my calorie number consistently since I've started on this site, but I find that I'm always over my sugar number. The sugars come mostly from fruit and protein shakes that I have through out the day. The question I have is, is it ok to go over the sugar number consistently if it's not from actual white sugar?

LisasRoadtolosing100lbs

For me being a diabetic the answer is no. But if your body processes it properly then I would ask your doctor. A lot of questions posted here are best asked to professionals

LuckyDucky73

Thank you soo much for asking this . I had not really realized how much I was exceeding my daily sugar intake on a daily basis either . Like you, I drink protein shakes and snack on fruits throughout the day . I have consistently stayed under my calorie intake each day and have also consistently lost at least 2 pounds a week . Hopefully , someone can shed some light on this topic and suggest better snack choices for us .

StheK

I can't even see my daily sugar goal. Not sure how to change that setting. But after reading several threads like this one, maybe that's a good thing? I don't know why you would worry about your sugar intake if it's all coming from natural sources, you're getting enough other nutrients, and you're seeing results.

EpitomeOfSxy

I make a smoothie with 1/2 avocado, 1 cup of frozen mixed berries (I use Europe's Best 4 field berry blend) with unsweetened almond milk. I throw protein powder into it occasionally and it doesn't have a lot of sugar. My protein powder is flavourless without sugar and only 1-2 grams of carbs.

MuratAkbay

Thanks for the replies everyone. I think that as long as I eat healthy and exercise it will all work out in the end. Has anyone else become obsessed with calorie counting since joining? lol.

peach2012a

I too wondered this - and googled today. Is the fruit/veggie sugar better? One banana almost puts me over every day....ideas on potassium also welcomed!

misskate1987

Everyone is going to have different opinions - and it probably wouldn't hurt to speak to your doctor if you have concerns.

Personally, I think that if the majority of it comes from fruit etc then I'm not too concerned, it's more the refined sugars I worry about (well, I should worry about - I'm just trying to get back into the swing of calorie counting, so don't want to look at my sugar intake too closely at the moment, haha)

MuratAkbay

Good point on the refined sugars line. I think that as long as it's not coming from processed foods and "junk" foods I should be good.

LuckyDucky73

<--- Totally obsessed with calorie counting! I think you have to be if you are determined to make a change . I sort of think of it as my second job,where I get paid in smaller clothes !! Getting back to the sugar intake ... I feel since it is for the most part mostly natural sugar . It should be okay . But I did switch to a new protein drink that has half the sugar of the other .

1ConcreteGirl

Sugar is a toxin that feeds cancer.

iAMsmiling

Sugar is a toxin that feeds cancer.

Only if the cancer is sugar addicted.

1ConcreteGirl

Sugar is a toxin that feeds cancer.

Only if the cancer is sugar addicted.

Studies show that it is. Also, cancer is bad and we don't want that, so please do not have sugar.

belgerian

It is my unprofessional understanding that you should not really consider natural sugar only processed and added sugar unless you have medical issues. Unless you really overindulge. Come summer time I could eat a whole watermelon myself in a day. I think that would be overinduging.

iAMsmiling

Better yet, don't consider sugar at all.
Turn it off and don't track it.

Unless you've got a medical reason, sugar just doesn't matter, except that sugar filled foods tend to be very calorie dense and it's tough to get a satisfying quantity of food that way.

WendyTerry420

Sugar is a toxin that feeds cancer.

Only if the cancer is sugar addicted.

Studies show that it is. Also, cancer is bad and we don't want that, so please do not have sugar.

OMG! You saved my life! I didn't know if you quit eating sugar then you can't get cancer. Thank God I can keep smoking! :smokin: :bigsmile:

1ConcreteGirl

Sugar is a toxin that feeds cancer.

Only if the cancer is sugar addicted.

Studies show that it is. Also, cancer is bad and we don't want that, so please do not have sugar.

OMG! You saved my life! I didn't know if you quit eating sugar then you can't get cancer. Thank God I can keep smoking! :smokin: :bigsmile:

I also hear bad things about smoking. Some people call cigarettes "cancer sticks," and it is not good to eat sticks of that.

KevinsCatie

I wanna just turn that part off completely! I think it's retarded. I cant seem to get through even a half of a day before my sugar number is in the red!

CMumbower

If you are interested in learning more about how sugar affects your body, there is a great book called "Deep Nutrition" that sheds some light on the subject. According to the book, natural sugar is not much better for you than processed sugar. You can lose wait while eating sugar, but the book goes into detail about how sugar affects your cells and may contribute to cancers and other diseases such as dementia. The book recommends keeping your daily sugar intake below 100. However, my goal on MFP is about half that. I'm not sure if the goals here are extra low, but I'm trying to stay below 100g/day. Good Luck with your goal.

karenhray7

I find it odd that MFP tracks sugars but doesn't give you a net carb count. After all, ALL carbohydrates are essentially sugar, some are just more complex than others. I pay absolutely no attention to the sugar column but I makes sure that my net carbs are never higher than 25g at any meal and less than 75g for the whole day. I usually come in far below that, and yes, I eat fruit. Several times a day even...

KatieP_85

I too was told that I need to watch the amount of sugar I intake as it's a breading ground for bacteria. I found that even one organic banana put me at half my allowable sugar intake. I was once told to eat only those fruits and vegetables 50 and under on the glycemic index. It seems as though bananas, carrots and tomatoes are higher in sugar than fiber. Also I see people are taking a protein shake? Is it ok to take a protein shake if you're not weight lifting? There are a lot of questions in my post, hopefully they can be answered.

iAMsmiling

I too was told that I need to watch the amount of sugar I intake as it's a breading ground for bacteria. I found that even one organic banana put me at half my allowable sugar intake. I was once told to eat only those fruits and vegetables 50 and under on the glycemic index. It seems as though bananas, carrots and tomatoes are higher in sugar than fiber. Also I see people are taking a protein shake? Is it ok to take a protein shake if you're not weight lifting? There are a lot of questions in my post, hopefully they can be answered.

Who told you sugar was a breeding ground for bacteria?
Your entire body is a breeding ground for bacteria.

MuratAkbay

Better yet, don't consider sugar at all.
Turn it off and don't track it.

Unless you've got a medical reason, sugar just doesn't matter, except that sugar filled foods tend to be very calorie dense and it's tough to get a satisfying quantity of food that way.

GREAT IDEA!

maggiegriesmer

I wanna just turn that part off completely! I think it's retarded. I cant seem to get through even a half of a day before my sugar number is in the red!

HA. i ate a small apple, 1/2 cup of pineapple and 3 oz plain fat free greek yogurt, and it put my sugar in the red.

LuckyDucky73

I too was told that I need to watch the amount of sugar I intake as it's a breading ground for bacteria. I found that even one organic banana put me at half my allowable sugar intake. I was once told to eat only those fruits and vegetables 50 and under on the glycemic index. It seems as though bananas, carrots and tomatoes are higher in sugar than fiber. Also I see people are taking a protein shake? Is it ok to take a protein shake if you're not weight lifting? There are a lot of questions in my post, hopefully they can be answered.

Some of us use lower calorie protien shakes as meal replacement :happy:

harleybabe

I don't quit understand the sugar intake...Just by having cereal and milk this morning and a apple and orange I'm over my sugar intake....So we should be eating apples and orange..what kind of fruits are you guys eating...

WendyTerry420

Sugar is a toxin that feeds cancer.

Only if the cancer is sugar addicted.

Studies show that it is. Also, cancer is bad and we don't want that, so please do not have sugar.

OMG! You saved my life! I didn't know if you quit eating sugar then you can't get cancer. Thank God I can keep smoking! :smokin: :bigsmile:

I also hear bad things about smoking. Some people call cigarettes "cancer sticks," and it is not good to eat sticks of that.

Well that would have nice to include before! Do you know how many cigarettes I've smoked in the time since? OMG! Rude people on this forum! :explode:

ZombieEarhart

I had the same problem, and my nutritionist told me not to worry if it was mainly from fruit and I didn't go wildly over. I still want to track though, so I "fixed" the problem by just changing my goals to allow for an extra 20 grams!

(kinda like how Homer "fixes" the car by putting tape over the check engine kight, haha)

caspergirl7

Based on the chart below you should only have 2 servings of fruit a day.. My guess would be because of the sugar but I could be wrong..

http://www.health.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/recommended-daily-servings

jtslim42

I just started watching my sugar intake and trying to keep it very low. since then i have 3.9 lbs and it has helped me not get so hungry during the day.

edenwish

Wow you seemed to have lost 20lbs in 2 months! That is awesome. What is the secret?