There's HOW much sugar in that?!?! continued
AliDarling
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SUGAR CONTENT IN POPULAR FOODS
T= Tablespoon t = teaspoon
CANDIES
1 Hershey candy 1 bar 7t sugar
2 Chewing gum 1 stick 1/2 t sugar
3 Chocolate cream 1 piece 2 t sugar
4 Butterscotch chew 1 piece 1 t sugar
5 Chocolate mints 1 piece 23 t sugar
6 Fudge 1 oz. square 4 1/2 t sugar
7 Peanut brittle 1 oz. 31/2 t sugar
CAKES AND COOKIES
1 Cheese cake 1 (4oz. piece) 2 t sugar
2 Chocolate cake (iced) 1 (4 oz. piece) 15 t sugar
3 Cup cake (iced) 16 t sugar
4 Strawberry shortcake
1 serving 4 t sugar
5 Brownie (unfrosted) 1 (3/4 oz.) 3 t sugar
6 Gingersnaps 1 13t sugar
7 Macaroons 1 36 t sugar
8 Chocolate Eclaire 1 7t sugar
9 Cream puff (iced) 1 25 t sugar
10 Donut (plain) 1 3 4t sugar
11 Donut (glazed) 1 6t sugar
DAIRY PRODUCTS
1 Ice cream bar 1 17 t sugar
2 Chocolate sundae 1 dish 14 t sugar
3 Ice cream soda 1 5 t sugar
4 Malted Milkshake 1 (10 oz.glass) 710 t sugar
5 Chocolate milk 1 glass 6 t sugar
6 Cocoa 1 glass 5 t sugar
7 Ice cream 1/8 quart 23 t sugar
BREAD AND CEREAL
1 White bread 1 slice 3 t sugar
2 Hamburger bun 1 whole bun 3 t sugar
3 Hot Dog 1 whole bun 3 t sugar
4 Corn flakes 1 bowl & 1/2 tsp.sugar 3-4 t sugar
5 Cheerios 1 bowl & 1/2 tsp. 3-4 t sugar
6 Wheaties 1 bowl & 1/2 tsp 3-4 t sugar
SUGAR CONTENT IN POPULAR FOODS
T= Tablespoon t = teaspoon
JAMS AND JELLIES
1 Jelly 1 T 46 t sugar
2 Orange marmalade 1 T 46 t sugar
3 Strawberries jam 1 T 34 t sugar
DESSERTS, MISCELLANEOUS
1 Blueberry cobbler 1/2 cup 3 t sugar
2 Custard 1/2 cup 24 t sugar
3 Apple Pie 1 sl. (1/6 pie) 12 t sugar
4 Butterscotch pie 1 slice 4 t sugar
5 Berry Pie 1 1 slice 10 t sugar
6 Cherry pie 1 slice 10-14 t sugar
7 Lemon pie 1 slice 7 t sugar
8 Pumpkin (1/6 pie) pie 1 slice 510 t sugar
9 Chocolate 1/2 cup pudding 4 t sugar
10 Berry tart 1/2 cup 10 t sugar
11 Sherbet conc. 1/2 cup 46 t sugar
11 Gelatin (sweetened) 1/2 cup 4 t sugar
SYRUPS, SUGARS & ICINGS
1 Brown Sugar 1 T 3 t sugar
2 Chocolate icing 1 oz. 5 t sugar
3 Honey 1 T 3 t sugar
4 Maple syrup 1 T 21-25 t sugar
5 White icing 1 oz. 5 t sugar
6 Chocolate sauce sugar 1 T 4 1/2 t
BEVERAGES
1 Soft Drinks 1 bottle
(12 oz.) 9 t sugar
3 Sweet Cider 6 oz. glass 4 1/2 t sugar
CANNED FRUITS AND JUICES
1 Canned fruit juice 1/2 (sweet) cup 3-4 t sugar
2 Canned peaches 2 halves & 1 T syrup 3 1/2 t sugar
3 Pineapple juice 1/2 cup (unsweetend) 2 1/2 t sugar
4 Grapefruit juice 1/2 cup (unsweetend) 2 t sugar
5 Grape juice 1/2cup 3 2/3 t sugar
DRY FRUITS
1 Apricots, dried 4 to 6 halves 4 t sugar
2 Prunes, dried 3 to 4 medium 4 t sugar
3 Dates, dried 3 to 4 pitted 4 1/2 t sugar
4 Figs, dried 1 1/2 to 2 small 4 t sugar
5 Raisins 1/2 Cup 4 t sugar
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and people wonder why i avoid sugar.0
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and people wonder why i avoid sugar.
why?0 -
and people wonder why i avoid sugar.
why?
Yeah why? Care to share?0 -
I think we can all accept the conventional wisdom that sugar is empty calories that causes tooth decay, correct? So sugar can lead to obesity and tooth decay. Tooth decay is linked to heart disease and diabetes. So call me crazy but why eat something that provides no nutritional value, that in a round about way is linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes--you know, all the diseases that are increasing to "epidemic" proportions right along with our sugar consumption?
I have no idea at what level sugar starts to negatively impact your health so I think it's better to err on the side of caution and I try and keep my sugar under MPFs recommended levels--it's surprisingly easy to do even though a couple months ago my sugars were well over 100g on occasion. Not to mention that sugar makes me hungry -- even the sugar in fruit -- which leads me to overeat, exactly what I need to prevent in order to lose weight.
I don't know why everyone gets all up in arms because someone else makes an effort to reduce their sugar intake.0 -
I think we can all accept the conventional wisdom that sugar is empty calories that causes tooth decay, correct? So sugar can lead to obesity and tooth decay. Tooth decay is linked to heart disease and diabetes. So call me crazy but why eat something that provides no nutritional value, that in a round about way is linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes--you know, all the diseases that are increasing to "epidemic" proportions right along with our sugar consumption?
I have no idea at what level sugar starts to negatively impact your health so I think it's better to err on the side of caution and I try and keep my sugar under MPFs recommended levels--it's surprisingly easy to do even though a couple months ago my sugars were well over 100g on occasion. Not to mention that sugar makes me hungry -- even the sugar in fruit -- which leads me to overeat, exactly what I need to prevent in order to lose weight.
I don't know why everyone gets all up in arms because someone else makes an effort to reduce their sugar intake.
i agree. i post things like this so people can better understand what is going into their body. Things like this help me avoid sugar and other crappy foods, and I believe we all know why caraiselite, and anyone wanting to get healthy avoids it. some people just want to be d!cks.0 -
Shut the front door! Jeez Louise. That's rather sobering, isn't it?0
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why?
I'll give you my reason - My body runs better on my fat stores as my primary source of fuel. It's a bit like the difference between running off some tinder in the fire and a big log. I don't feel compelled to tend the fire as often
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Not to mention type 2 diabetes.....0
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Oh my god kinda understood the ice cream etc but the starbucks drink is insane!!!! Glad I never go there lol0
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I think we can all accept the conventional wisdom that sugar is empty calories that causes tooth decay, correct? So sugar can lead to obesity and tooth decay. Tooth decay is linked to heart disease and diabetes. So call me crazy but why eat something that provides no nutritional value, that in a round about way is linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes--you know, all the diseases that are increasing to "epidemic" proportions right along with our sugar consumption?
So it's ok to eat sugar if you brush you're teeth then?
The biggest risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Since sugar alone doesn't make you obese why the need to cut it out?
FWIW I don't waste cals on sugary drinks either. Mainly because I prefer to chew my cals. But I can't see how in moderation these "empty cals" (I assume you say this because of lack of micronutrients?) are an issue for healthy non insulin resistant people.0 -
Let me google that for you...I think we can all accept the conventional wisdom that sugar is empty calories that causes tooth decay, correct? So sugar can lead to obesity and tooth decay. Tooth decay is linked to heart disease and diabetes. So call me crazy but why eat something that provides no nutritional value, that in a round about way is linked to obesity, heart disease and diabetes--you know, all the diseases that are increasing to "epidemic" proportions right along with our sugar consumption?
So it's ok to eat sugar if you brush you're teeth then? <snip>
"Sugar and Tooth Decay
Sugar, saliva, and bacteria lead to a formidable combination that may lead to tooth decay. After eating sugar, particularly sucrose, and even within minutes of brushing your teeth, sticky glycoproteins (combination of carbohydrate and protein molecule) adhere to the teeth to start the formation of plaque. At the same time millions of bacteria known as Streptococcus mutans also adhere to the glycoprotein. Although, many oral bacteria also adhere, only the S. mutans is able to cause cavities.
In the next stage, the bacteria use the fructose in a metabolism process of glycolysis to get energy. The end product of glycolysis under anaerobic conditions is lactic acid. The lactic acid creates extra acidity to decrease the pH to the extent of dissolving the calcium phosphate in the tooth enamel leading to the start of a cavity.
Preventative measures include frequent brushing and flossing to prevent plaque build up. A diet rich in calcium and fluoride in the water lead to stronger tooth enamel. A diet of more complex carbon hydrates that are low in sugar and no sucrose snacks between meals is also a good preventative measure."
And I believe the rest of my post, the part you didn't quote, already answers this...The biggest risk factor for type 2 diabetes is obesity. Since sugar alone doesn't make you obese why the need to cut it out?
FWIW I don't waste cals on sugary drinks either. Mainly because I prefer to chew my cals. But I can't see how in moderation these "empty cals" (I assume you say this because of lack of micronutrients?) are an issue for healthy non insulin resistant people.I have no idea at what level sugar starts to negatively impact your health so I think it's better to err on the side of caution and I try and keep my sugar under MPFs recommended levels--it's surprisingly easy to do even though a couple months ago my sugars were well over 100g on occasion. Not to mention that sugar makes me hungry -- even the sugar in fruit -- which leads me to overeat, exactly what I need to prevent in order to lose weight.
I don't know why everyone gets all up in arms because someone else makes an effort to reduce their sugar intake.0 -
weeeee, hoooooo.0
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This is a marvelous post!! A real eye opener.....I'm going to see if I can copy the picture to my facebook page for friends to see.0
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:laugh:
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But are they measuring added sugar or total sugar? Milk has a ton of sugar in it (yay, lactose!), but I wouldn't want to cut out dairy.0
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DRY FRUITS
1 Apricots, dried 4 to 6 halves 4 t sugar
2 Prunes, dried 3 to 4 medium 4 t sugar
3 Dates, dried 3 to 4 pitted 4 1/2 t sugar
4 Figs, dried 1 1/2 to 2 small 4 t sugar
5 Raisins 1/2 Cup 4 t sugar
Can i confirm that you refer to the amount of FRUCTOSE in these fruits instead of refined sugar???
am just worrid someone may read this and think that sugars from fruit are automatically and always as bad as those added to drinks or foods0 -
Your body can't tell the difference, which is why people on sugar-restricted diets are encourage to limit fruit consumption. That said, fruit is highly nutritious, making it much better for you than similarly yummy things.
DRY FRUITS
1 Apricots, dried 4 to 6 halves 4 t sugar
2 Prunes, dried 3 to 4 medium 4 t sugar
3 Dates, dried 3 to 4 pitted 4 1/2 t sugar
4 Figs, dried 1 1/2 to 2 small 4 t sugar
5 Raisins 1/2 Cup 4 t sugar
Can i confirm that you refer to the amount of FRUCTOSE in these fruits instead of refined sugar???
am just worrid someone may read this and think that sugars from fruit are automatically and always as bad as those added to drinks or foods0 -
thanks for this.
i have given up added/ processed sugar for 2 weeks - mostly to see if i can but also as my chocolate habit was getting out of control, as were my weekend binges
it's quite refreshing to go into the supermarket and only go in the meat and veges isle and have no desire for any other isle and to find the fruit and vege market a much more convenient place to shop!
and for me it's been great only 3-4 days cravings and peppermint tea is my friend.
so i just wanted to say thanks for this as it reminds me why i am doing this - because I (yes me) want to be in control of how much sugar i eat not the food and bevarage industry - they have enough power already!0 -
I do believe I see your POINT. :laugh:0 -
Your body can't tell the difference, which is why people on sugar-restricted diets are encourage to limit fruit consumption. That said, fruit is highly nutritious, making it much better for you than similarly yummy things.
True, the body uses fructose and sucrose in the same way, but fructose tastes much sweeter than sucrose, so you get a similar sweetness effect from fewer grams -- and fewer calories -- of fructose than of sucrose.0 -
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I do believe I see your POINT. :laugh:
HAH! I have to get more pics like these for these types of boards. Deficit baby, deficit...... Sugar is not the boogey man! 0 -
geezus!0
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So it's ok for you to track your sugar and eat sugar free foods but if anyone else does it they're scared of sugar... You don't see anything wrong with that? Truly?HAH! I have to get more pics like these for these types of boards. Deficit baby, deficit...... Sugar is not the boogey man!0 -
One you don't know what your talking about and two I am usually over my sugar every day. I eat sugar free maple syrup, which is about the only sugar free thing I eat because it only has 35 calories verses 200 and I only do it once in a while. Same with the cocoa I add to my coffee. The no sugar added is only 60 calories even though it does contain sugar, verses 140. I am interested in the deficit NOT the sugar. Last week I think I maxed out at 6 twix bars, 10 reese's peanut butter cups, 3-4 ice creams, uhh a 3 musketeer bar, 2-3 little debbies, mmm, cup cakes, don’t remember what else off hand.... Its not sugar its the deficit thus the picture.
So it's ok for you to track your sugar and eat sugar free foods but if anyone else does it they're scared of sugar... You don't see anything wrong with that? Truly?HAH! I have to get more pics like these for these types of boards. Deficit baby, deficit...... Sugar is not the boogey man!
I only don't have as much junk this week as last week because I dropped my caloires from 1500 down to 1000-1200 this week to hit a goal. Thus I can have my ice cream and ocasional twix bar but I can't eat a twix bar and a little debbies in the same day or I would go over my caloires. Again maybe you should actually look at someones diary more then one day before asuming I don't eat my sugar... trust me I usually eat 300% of my sugar a day. Sugar is good baby! 0 -
So it's ok to be afraid of calories and base your diet around that but it's not ok for people to base their diet around health. Can you tell what I think of that or do you need a picture?
One you don't know what your talking about and two I am usually over my sugar every day. I eat sugar free maple syrup, which is about the only sugar free thing I eat because it only has 35 calories verses 200 and I only do it once in a while. Same with the cocoa I add to my coffee. The no sugar added is only 60 calories even though it does contain sugar, verses 140. I am interested in the deficit NOT the sugar. Last week I think I maxed out at 6 twix bars, 10 reese's peanut butter cups, 3-4 ice creams, uhh a 3 musketeer bar, 2-3 little debbies, mmm, cup cakes, don’t remember what else off hand.... Its not sugar its the deficit thus the picture.
So it's ok for you to track your sugar and eat sugar free foods but if anyone else does it they're scared of sugar... You don't see anything wrong with that? Truly?HAH! I have to get more pics like these for these types of boards. Deficit baby, deficit...... Sugar is not the boogey man!0 -
I dont know why everyone else avoids sugar but I, myself, avoid it because it causes me to NOT lose weight. SO...losing a lot of the sugar in my diet also helps me lose weight. AND, being Hypoglycemic, the extra sugar causes me to want/need to eat a LOT more then I probably really should.
A little sugar is OK but, all the artifical sugar that things have can lead to other issues in people.0 -
I know that you have no right to make fun of people who care about their health for no other reason than you like to eat like crap.
One you don't know what your talking about and two I am usually over my sugar every day. I eat sugar free maple syrup, which is about the only sugar free thing I eat because it only has 35 calories verses 200 and I only do it once in a while. Same with the cocoa I add to my coffee. The no sugar added is only 60 calories even though it does contain sugar, verses 140. I am interested in the deficit NOT the sugar. Last week I think I maxed out at 6 twix bars, 10 reese's peanut butter cups, 3-4 ice creams, uhh a 3 musketeer bar, 2-3 little debbies, mmm, cup cakes, don’t remember what else off hand.... Its not sugar its the deficit thus the picture.
So it's ok for you to track your sugar and eat sugar free foods but if anyone else does it they're scared of sugar... You don't see anything wrong with that? Truly?HAH! I have to get more pics like these for these types of boards. Deficit baby, deficit...... Sugar is not the boogey man! I only don't have as much junk this week as last week because I dropped my caloires from 1500 down to 1000-1200 this week to hit a goal. Thus I can have my ice cream and ocasional twix bar but I can't eat a twix bar and a little debbies in the same day or I would go over my caloires. Again maybe you should actually look at someones diary more then one day before asuming I don't eat my sugar... trust me I usually eat 300% of my sugar a day. Sugar is good baby!0 -
So it's ok to be afraid of calories and base your diet around that but it's not ok for people to base their diet around health. Can you tell what I think of that or do you need a picture?
One you don't know what your talking about and two I am usually over my sugar every day. I eat sugar free maple syrup, which is about the only sugar free thing I eat because it only has 35 calories verses 200 and I only do it once in a while. Same with the cocoa I add to my coffee. The no sugar added is only 60 calories even though it does contain sugar, verses 140. I am interested in the deficit NOT the sugar. Last week I think I maxed out at 6 twix bars, 10 reese's peanut butter cups, 3-4 ice creams, uhh a 3 musketeer bar, 2-3 little debbies, mmm, cup cakes, don’t remember what else off hand.... Its not sugar its the deficit thus the picture.
So it's ok for you to track your sugar and eat sugar free foods but if anyone else does it they're scared of sugar... You don't see anything wrong with that? Truly?HAH! I have to get more pics like these for these types of boards. Deficit baby, deficit...... Sugar is not the boogey man!
They can base their diet around whatever floats their boat, but sugar has nothing to do with weight loss metabolically speaking and sugar that is in fruits like the ones listed is just fine. No one should limit their fruit a day because it will make them go over their sugar as some get freaked out about going over. THAT is not healthy, if you are interested in health, which I obviously am not since I eat junk. You need some sugar, you need your fruits. And other then the above poster because she has a real reason why she can’t have a lot of sugar since she is hypoglycemic, most of us don’t.0
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