sugar

ractayjon
ractayjon Posts: 365
edited September 20 in Food and Nutrition
I read the other day (I think it was in a post on here but Im not sure) -- so my question...sugar numbers are not important to be tracked unless you are diabetic or predisposed for diabetes...true or false?

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  • blonide
    blonide Posts: 29
    False - food high in sugar are not good for you regardless. If you don't want it you'll turn into a diatbetic, but also sugar turns into fat.
  • bostonmia
    bostonmia Posts: 15 Member
    Added sugar and high fructose corn syrup are ingredients you should work on avoiding in your diet at all costs. Ingesting sugar into your body causes Insulin spikes and high levels can help lead your body to store fat. So if you think not paying attention to the amount of sugar grams you are eating (especially those not coming from fruits and dairy) you may be fighting a greater battle to drop that fat. There are some simple ways to keep your blood sugar levels from spiking from ingesting carbs, for example adding cinnamon into your diet, such as on oatmeal, cereal, apples, in your coffee. Another tip is to drink two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (unfiltered) prior to eating a higher carb meal, such as whole wheat pasta, bagel, bread, etc. When eating cereals, you should aim for those with less than 10grams as well as any other food that is not a whole food. Hope this little insight helps open your eyes to all of the ways you can look at nutrition. Oh, added sugar also is a major factor in inflammation throughout your body that is a catalyst to many diseases!

    Cheers ~
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