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How Do You Reduce "Sugar"

karval52
karval52 Posts: 1 Member
edited January 31 in Health and Weight Loss
I have just started using myfitnesspal to record my food diary, and have managed to work things through so far. I am keeping within the 6000 kilojoule allowance, but am having trouble keeping my sugar levels down. I ate 3 small mandarins yesterday, and doubled the allowable quantity of "sugar". In fact, I have a message at the bottom of my diary that I need to eat more!

I am not adding sugar to anything, nor am I eating loads of bread. How can you eat a healthy balanced diet and include fruit, within the guidelines on my guide?

Thanks Karen

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  • Wilhellmina
    Wilhellmina Posts: 757 Member
    Look for fruits which got less sugar, like berries, grapefruit, granny smith, pears, etc...
  • BeardedMike
    BeardedMike Posts: 52 Member
    I simply keep my fruit intake to 2 serves per day and do not really count that in my sugar limit. I avoid all added sugar, some always creeps in tho. As long as your keeping your fruit intake reasonable, I wouldn't worry about it
  • Wilhellmina
    Wilhellmina Posts: 757 Member
    Do you eat fruits for your vitamins and minerals or simply because you like them? If it is because of the first you could eat veggies instead, like cucumber, celery stalks and bell pepper, etc...
  • JakeBrownVB
    JakeBrownVB Posts: 399 Member
    unless your a diabetic you shouldnt be overly concerned about your sugar. All this "insulin promoting belly fat" is a load of rubbish and providing you are hitting your calories, proteins and fats you should be fine to double or even triple the amount of sugar MFP suggests.
  • kenzietate
    kenzietate Posts: 399 Member
    unless your a diabetic you shouldn't be overly concerned about your sugar. All this "insulin promoting belly fat" is a load of rubbish and providing you are hitting your calories, proteins and fats you should be fine to double or even triple the amount of sugar MFP suggests.

    This is not "rubbish"! Insulin does promote fat storage. This has been proven many times though biochemistry. Some people are more sensitive to it than others. Others seem to have no issues with it at all. But to say it is rubbish is wrong. Also, you can be insulin resistant without being diabetic or over weight.
  • bound4beauty
    bound4beauty Posts: 274 Member
    Unless you have a medical condition that warrants you watching your sugar intake, I wouldn't worry about it. You're much better off focusing on hitting your carb, fat and protein macros while staying within your calorie guidelines. I would also keep an eye on fiber and since you're a woman, calcium.

    I don't know what MFP set for your calorie goal but please do some reading on here about eating enough and eating back your exercise calories.
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