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    Why is everyone so afraid of sugar?

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    • Posts: 37 Member
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      Oh. Can we have a link or source for this claim? Please?

      http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/health/sugar-bad
    • Posts: 39 Member
      I guess it depends on what types of sugar you are talking about. When it comes to natural sugars I am all for it, fruits galore...have at em. But when it comes to refined sugar...I stay away when I can...Its in enough stuff that I have hard time being completely sugar free but I do my best. There is enough research out there that refined sugar leads to all sorts of problems.

      http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/sugar-problem/refined-sugar-the-sweetest-poison-of-all
    • Posts: 47 Member
      BECAUSE THEY ARE IGNORANT...SUGAR MELTS FAT
    • Posts: 871 Member
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      Maybe you should do more research.. perhaps everyone should do more research before posting their opinions on public forum.. When you're incorrect, it doesn't make you seem too smart.. just saying..

      Please point me in the right direction. As I said, the only studies that I saw (I only read the abstracts) after googling "sugar antioxidants" seemed to suggest the opposite of what you were saying.
    • Posts: 11,068 Member
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      Maybe you should do more research.. perhaps everyone should do more research before posting their opinions on public forum.. When you're incorrect, it doesn't make you seem too smart.. just saying..

      You were the one that made the claim (without dose) about sugar intake leading to weakened immunity and faster aging. You didn't provide anything to back those claims up other than your opinion.

      If you're going to make a rather bold claim about sugar you should be prepared to back it up rather than hurling insults when you're challenged on your claims.
    • Posts: 39 Member
      Why are people being so mean to others. I added a comment and then looked up and saw the calling names and being hurtful...Hey we can agree to disagree. Bring your alternate information but there is no reason to be rude. Just figured this forum was for people trying to encourage other people rather than be hurtful. Ok....I have said my peace.
    • Posts: 11,068 Member
      I guess it depends on what types of sugar you are talking about. When it comes to natural sugars I am all for it, fruits galore...have at em. But when it comes to refined sugar...I stay away when I can...Its in enough stuff that I have hard time being completely sugar free but I do my best. There is enough research out there that refined sugar leads to all sorts of problems.

      http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/sugar-problem/refined-sugar-the-sweetest-poison-of-all

      ^ Excerpts from a book written in 1975, just FYI on that link.

      It would make sense to me to look into research that at least examines specific doses of sugar so you can begin to formulate what might be considered "reasonable" dosage and what would be "too much".
    • Posts: 47 Member
      PEOPLE ARE MEAN HERE BECAUSE THERE ARE ZERO CONSEQUENCES...THEY ARE WEAK COWARDS
    • Posts: 84 Member
      I have also stopped tracking sugar, but I try not to eat any processed sugar. I found out early in my program that sugar made me crave more and my hunger is under control without it. That's me, it may not be that way for others, but I know my son is the same way. Fruit sugars though I eat and don't count.
    • Posts: 105
      sugar and flour makes me crave more sugar and flour. I prefer not to eat it
    • Posts: 16,913 Member
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      http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/30/health/sugar-bad

      There nothing there about antioxidants, aging, or cancer.

      I'm disappointed
    • Posts: 1,162
      Sugar throws my sugar to the sky. I have to minimize it or surrender to insulin. I'm more head strong about cutting sugars & carbs than I am giving myself shots, thank you.
    • Posts: 154 Member
      Eating sugar makes me crave sugar, and I don't have a ton of room in my calorie day for junk food. I can eat chips and not care to have chips the next day, but a cupcake (or a sweet drink, etc.) is a different story.

      I don't worry at all about the sugar in fruit. Fruit is our friend.
    • Posts: 1,298 Member
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      You're a special kind of stupid.. thank you.. thank you for the laugh..

      Pot calling kettle?
    • Posts: 37 Member
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      You were the one that made the claim (without dose) about sugar intake leading to weakened immunity and faster aging. You didn't provide anything to back those claims up other than your opinion.

      If you're going to make a rather bold claim about sugar you should be prepared to back it up rather than hurling insults when you're challenged on your claims.

      I'm sorry for making a comment and not backing it up with facts. I have read multiple studies, so I don't have the links on hand.. One link

      http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/how-sugar-ages-your-skin

      Another link:
      http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/why-sugar-bad?page=all
    • Posts: 6,208 Member
      Maybe you should do more research.. perhaps everyone should do more research before posting their opinions on public forum.. When you're incorrect, it doesn't make you seem too smart.. just saying..

      Oh dear. That moment you feel embarrassed for the other person.:embarassed:
    • Posts: 16,913 Member
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      Oh dear. That moment you feel embarrassed for the other person.:embarassed:


      Shhhh. We haven't quite got to the point where the bass drops, if you catch my meaning.


      Don't wanna give it away too soon.
    • Posts: 11,068 Member
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      I'm sorry for making a comment and not backing it up with facts. I have read multiple studies, so I don't have the links on hand.. One link

      http://www.prevention.com/beauty/beauty/how-sugar-ages-your-skin

      Another link:
      http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/healthy-eating/why-sugar-bad?page=all

      In your opinion, does the above information constitute "research"?
    • Posts: 236
      three words. Insulin, and growth hormone. If you dont understand these two, then you shouldnt even post.
    • Posts: 1,011 Member
      I'm not sure, I love it.
    • Posts: 236
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      In your opinion, does the above information constitute "research"?

      If its on the internet, then it just has to be true.
    • Posts: 28,072 Member
      Holy google failure in this tread batman!
    • Posts: 28,072 Member
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      Maybe you should do more research.. perhaps everyone should do more research before posting their opinions on public forum.. When you're incorrect, it doesn't make you seem too smart.. just saying..

      Ironic post is...well, you know the rest...
    • Posts: 1,633 Member
      Does it make me naughty I'm drinking a chai latte while reading this? :3
    • Posts: 236
      I just did like 3 lines of sugar straight to the head..
    • Posts: 1,298 Member
      I just did like 3 lines of sugar straight to the head..

      Dude, better slow down, don't wanna OD!
    • Posts: 438 Member
      Unfortunately surplus of sugar does weaken your immune system and make you more susceptible to getting sick. I actually never get sick until I eat a lot of sugar in one day...then I almost get sick guaranteed the next!
    • Posts: 234 Member
      I don't think people are afraid of sugar but many people rely on MFP to help them lose weight & are trying to stick to the numbers MFP gives them. They can become alarmed when they think they are eating right but find themselves over on the allowed sugar (or sodium or protein or whatever).

      Sugar does not cause Diabetes.

      Yes, this. I started a thread recently about the sugar tracker on here, I thought it was set too low but did research and found that actually yes, an adult woman is not supposed to have more than 26g of sugar a day. Very hard to do. A glass of milk and a peach will put you over. So I stopped tracking it. Started tracking fibre instead. Much prefer those green numbers on my food log and honestly unless I see some adverse effects of eating 40g instead of 26g I'm not going to worry about it.
    • Posts: 340 Member
      I'm only scared of sugar when it goes to my children's heads...and when it prompts threads like this. :embarassed:
    • Posts: 556 Member
      I just did like 3 lines of sugar straight to the head..
      :laugh:
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