I can't seem to get my sugars down!!

velmaisvelma
velmaisvelma Posts: 90 Member
edited December 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I love smoothies, but it seems just one will bring me almost to my daily allowance of sugars. How do you enjoy your fruits/smoothies and keep your sugars low?

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  • thinnnnnnner
    thinnnnnnner Posts: 89
    My sugars are always over because I eat a lot of fruit too. I know there's a huge controversy over fruit because of it's high sugar content, but I don't care because it's all natural and delicious!
  • iryshjones
    iryshjones Posts: 79 Member
    try 1 cup milk (i use unflavored soy milk) 1-2 scoops protein powder (lost of vanilla flavored ones with low sugar - a nice one is ISO-Femme actually made for women 25g protein, 1g fat 1g sugar 115cal) and .1/2 cup of frozen fruit. (try to go easy on bananas - they have more sugar that other fruits, then add a cople ice cubes. Makes a great breakfast especially if you are on the go - very portable.


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  • MSimm62385
    MSimm62385 Posts: 227
    Ignore the "Sugar" macro on this site. Track "Carbs" instead. Problem solved =)
  • krismcewan
    krismcewan Posts: 1
    there are different sugars in different fruits. Some are god some are bad.
    I ignore the sugars in fruit as they generally are ok as long as your exercising daily then hose sugars will be burned up first.
  • MSimm62385
    MSimm62385 Posts: 227
    there are different sugars in different fruits. Some are god some are bad.
    I ignore the sugars in fruit as they generally are ok as long as your exercising daily then hose sugars will be burned up first.

    As far as I know, sugar is sugar to your body and there is no difference. But the "sugar" macro on this site is really only for "added sugars" and is also has an absurdly low limit. Really, the only things I see people tracking that get serious results are Carbs, Fats, and Protein. Maybe other factors like Fiber and Sodium, too.
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    Ignore the "Sugar" macro on this site. Track "Carbs" instead. Problem solved =)

    :devil: .. not sure how far that advice will get you.

    I never go over sugar and eat about 2500 calories a day now. I also drink multiple smoothies.

    Instead of milk, drink almond milk. Instead of regular yogurt, get plain non-fat greek yogurt. Switch fruits with vegetables and if you can, plan ahead. Log tomorrows food the night before to see where you stand. Then make necessary adjustments.
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    Ignore the "Sugar" macro on this site. Track "Carbs" instead. Problem solved =)

    :devil: .. not sure how far that advice will get you.

    I never go over sugar and eat about 2500 calories a day now. I also drink multiple smoothies.

    Instead of milk, drink almond milk. Instead of regular yogurt, get plain non-fat greek yogurt. Switch fruits with vegetables and if you can, plan ahead. Log tomorrows food the night before to see where you stand. Then make necessary adjustments.

    Fruits are fine, you don't need to swap them out for veggies. I agree with the greek yogurt, though.

    I don't track sugar at all. I avoid refined sugar in foods, and get nearly all of mine from fruits and raw honey. I don't care if I go over a bit on sugar, as long as I'm keeping my carbs in check.
  • LittleNicci
    LittleNicci Posts: 284 Member
    I asked the same thing a few weeks ago

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/703339-sugar

    worry about sodium more

    EDIT: you can check my diary if you'd like, I track cals, carbs, fat, protein, fiber and sodium
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    I asked the same thing a few weeks ago

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/703339-sugar

    worry about sodium more

    EDIT: you can check my diary if you'd like, I track cals, carbs, fat, protein, fiber and sodium

    I was expecting a long in depth thread. I saw the opinion of 1 person. Maybe 2. LOL
  • LittleNicci
    LittleNicci Posts: 284 Member
    allinseven2 : uh, sorry? i think...lol

    as long as you're not a diabetic sugars from fruit aren't bad.

    SODIUM however, is not good for anyone "the white death" is what my family's always called it lol
  • whiskeycharged
    whiskeycharged Posts: 400 Member
    allinseven2 : uh, sorry? i think...lol

    as long as you're not a diabetic sugars from fruit aren't bad.

    SODIUM however, is not good for anyone "the white death" is what my family's always called it lol

    I agree. That's why I monitor both and drink a lot of water.

    Stay healthy my friends.
  • Jemmuno
    Jemmuno Posts: 413 Member
    just count the sugars not associated with fruits when determining your sugar count, because sugar from fruit is not bad.
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    allinseven2 : uh, sorry? i think...lol

    as long as you're not a diabetic sugars from fruit aren't bad.

    SODIUM however, is not good for anyone "the white death" is what my family's always called it lol

    My whole family has high blood pressure. I try to keep my sodium as low as I can. Set my daily goal for 1300 (nearly half of that is from a can of tuna; I recently started rinsing my tuna first, in hopes that it will flush out some of the sodium). I go over sometimes, but I'm usually way below the MFP default of 2500.
  • PNJB796
    PNJB796 Posts: 72 Member
    Sugar is sugar! (aka adipose tissue aka "brown fats" aka big backs, tums , bums and thighs!
  • bluechip777
    bluechip777 Posts: 160 Member
    Velma; what is it exactly you are eating w/ your smoothies? brand, how much, often, what are you adding to them???
  • Jemmuno
    Jemmuno Posts: 413 Member
    there are different sugars in different fruits. Some are god some are bad.
    I ignore the sugars in fruit as they generally are ok as long as your exercising daily then hose sugars will be burned up first.

    As far as I know, sugar is sugar to your body and there is no difference. But the "sugar" macro on this site is really only for "added sugars" and is also has an absurdly low limit. Really, the only things I see people tracking that get serious results are Carbs, Fats, and Protein. Maybe other factors like Fiber and Sodium, too.

    Ultimately I think you are right that sugar is sugar, however the way in which our body processes it is very different and is more or less harsh on the body depending on how it needs to be broken down in the body. Sugars from fruit are usually very easy for the body to break down and process, but sugar from things such as high fructose corn syrup are especially hard for the body to process and in large amounts can be very harmful.
  • cuteazz1
    cuteazz1 Posts: 37
    Use lower sugar fruits like strawberries,rasberries,bluberries...and dont add And orange juice or flavored yogurt...Plain yogurt,berries,ice,splenda,protein powder.
  • velmaisvelma
    velmaisvelma Posts: 90 Member
    Velma; what is it exactly you are eating w/ your smoothies? brand, how much, often, what are you adding to them???


    When I make my own, I use nonfat yogurt, raw honey, 1/4 cup pineapple, 1/2 banana, 1/2 peach, or swap up the fruits, depending on my taste for the day. When I buy my own, I buy Schwan's Fruchi Smoothies, Tropical.
  • changing4lifeREACTIVATE
    changing4lifeREACTIVATE Posts: 5
    Ignore the "Sugar" macro on this site. Track "Carbs" instead. Problem solved =)
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    :devil: .. not sure how far that advice will get you.

    Actually -- it is good advice. I am diabetic and what my diabetic counselor and nutritionist taught is that it is total carbs per meal, not sugar, that you have to worry about.

    On that note, is there any way to take the sugar macro off the report and add something else?
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    On that note, is there any way to take the sugar macro off the report and add something else?

    Yes. Go to the FOOD tab, then select "settings" from the menu just below that. It will take you to a bunch of drop down menus.
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    Velma; what is it exactly you are eating w/ your smoothies? brand, how much, often, what are you adding to them???


    When I make my own, I use nonfat yogurt, raw honey, 1/4 cup pineapple, 1/2 banana, 1/2 peach, or swap up the fruits, depending on my taste for the day. When I buy my own, I buy Schwan's Fruchi Smoothies, Tropical.

    That's pretty much how I make my smoothies, too. I use Chobani plain greek yogurt--it has 2 to 3 times more protein than most other yogurts--raw honey, and fruit.

    If you want to lessen your fruit sugar a little, try using berries like raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries. They make for great smoothies, too; my favorite flavor.
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    I love smoothies, but it seems just one will bring me almost to my daily allowance of sugars. How do you enjoy your fruits/smoothies and keep your sugars low?


    Concentrate on berries. They are much better for you, higher fiber and much more reasonable on the carbohydrate content.

    Consider experimenting with vegetables as well.

    My Protein smoothies consist of Designer Whey (Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry), Almond Breeze and 1 C Wymans Raspberries (I freeze them)

    This yields 9g sugar total... and where the berries are frozen, they blend up nicely into a thick frozen frappe-like consistency...

    Look at doing some research for yourself and plan them ahead of time so you are better prepared and know your numbers before consuming them... it makes a difference! 8-)
  • cramernh
    cramernh Posts: 3,335 Member
    Velma; what is it exactly you are eating w/ your smoothies? brand, how much, often, what are you adding to them???


    When I make my own, I use nonfat yogurt, raw honey, 1/4 cup pineapple, 1/2 banana, 1/2 peach, or swap up the fruits, depending on my taste for the day. When I buy my own, I buy Schwan's Fruchi Smoothies, Tropical.
    YIKES, thats alot of carbs!
  • tmauck4472
    tmauck4472 Posts: 1,785 Member
    If your sugars are coming from mostly fruit I wouldn't worry about it. I go over all the time, but I eat fruit every day and don't plan to give it up just because of my sugar intake.
  • Alohathin
    Alohathin Posts: 360 Member
    Velma; what is it exactly you are eating w/ your smoothies? brand, how much, often, what are you adding to them???


    When I make my own, I use nonfat yogurt, raw honey, 1/4 cup pineapple, 1/2 banana, 1/2 peach, or swap up the fruits, depending on my taste for the day. When I buy my own, I buy Schwan's Fruchi Smoothies, Tropical.
    YIKES, thats alot of carbs!

    That's not really that much. 'bout 50-60g or so. They're pretty small servings of fruit.

    She can still have some rice, beans, or potatoes for dinner and be under her carb goal for the day.
  • Lina4Lina
    Lina4Lina Posts: 712 Member
    I don't eat added sugars so I don't worry about it. Viva la fruit!
  • janine73holland
    janine73holland Posts: 12 Member
    Fruit is good for you, one small smoothie a day is good for you... I love them!

    Cut down on other carbs, i.e. potatoes, rice etc and your sugars/carbs should be ok.

    I like to add wheatgerm, flaxseeds and sometimes spirulina to my smoothies to make them that little bit healthier!
  • bluechip777
    bluechip777 Posts: 160 Member
    Velma, try plugging your food in ahead of time to see how it breaks down before hand. For example, manipulate the portions; make it without the honey, maybe a little liquid stevia, cut out the pineapple, add more berries. Will 3/4c berries do? Is it really necessary to have that much fruit to make my smoothie taste good? Trial and error. You can bring down those sugars w/ a few tweaks. Good luck! It is possible to have a day that is not excessive in sugar.
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