Is sugar more evil than fat?
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Your body needs sugar and fat to function.
Not true. Your body needs fat to function and *maybe* natural sugars in their natural state (like fruit). Table sugar/granulated sugar is non-essential.
Right, hypoglycemia isn't a real thing nor is it dangerous
Ahem...I am prone to hypoglycemia and went on Atkins, and it ELIMINATED the symptoms. I never felt better, as a matter of fact! Glucose, which IS essential for your body to function and can be made from fat and protein, in addition to being made from carbs, but it's not ONLY made from carbs.
And what is glucose?
You're purposely being argumentative, aren't you? I SPECIFICALLY stated that "Table sugar/granulated sugar is non-essential." Don't be pick on me, because you want to make yourself feel smart today.
"Your body needs sugar and fat to function."
"Not true. Your body needs fat to function and *maybe* natural sugars in their natural state (like fruit). Table sugar/granulated sugar is non-essential."
So by saying the first statement wasn't true, now you're moving the goalposts?
You're misappropriating your minimal critical thinking skills. I explained myself clearly. Go pick on someone else.
Clearly? Meaning contradicting yourself? I see, I guess we have different definitions of the word clearly0 -
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that's like asking what is better
vodka or whisky
Vodka :drinker:
No way. Whiskey is clearly better.
You have obviously had too much sugar and it has clouded your judgement. But let's share a drink anyway :drinker:
http://getdrunknotfat.com/
Depending on the brand....they are the same.0 -
that's like asking what is better
vodka or whisky
Whisky.0 -
I enjoy my high fat diet.
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Some of you people desperately need to take a Biology class. Sugar and fat are essential to LIFE. They are not evil. YOUR irresponsible, excess consumption of them is what results in "evil" consequences. Cutting them completely out of your diet will only result in serious illness or death, and you would have nobody to blame but yourself. As with everything else, moderation is the key to safe and healthy living.
AGREE!!!! Ignorance runs wild on these threads!!! JS0 -
You know what's good? Fat with sugar in it...that's the bomb...
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that's like asking what is better
vodka or whisky
Vodka ... DUH! ...0 -
I simply am not the type to enter a debate on a weight loss forum. Easy girls your both pretty
Now anything you take in excess is bad for you. Whether it be fat or sugar. Good Fat(peanuts for example) is however essential to the human body for your hormones and fuel but glucose/fructose is also essential because your body can use that for fuel as well. It is when both are taken to excess or eaten improperly that issues arise and I will leave it at that.
Hope that helps
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So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
However, in general, you have to do what is right for YOUR body.
Personally, I do well limiting processed foods, white bread, white rice, and sugars, or, at least, balancing those things with proteins and fats. When I just eat sugars, such as a donut for breakfast, I crash hard. I'm much better off eating a 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, because it keeps my blood sugars stable. I've noticed that cultures that eat high carb, low fat diets tend to eat more often, and I believe this is the reason for it. I eat 3x day and rarely snack, but I eat balanced meals (protein/fat, a veggie, or two, and maybe a fruit). I think the balance of the proteins and carbs maintains satiety and blood sugar levels in my body. Everyone's different, though, so you just have to monitor the effects of quantity, quality, and meal structure and decide what makes you feel the best.0 -
So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
Lol, since you were questioning others critical thinking skills. Is the below processed sucrose or that from an apple? Also the above response shows a lack of comprehension on what you've read
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What is wrong with just eating a balanced diet and exercising? Do people just like complicating things? That would harsh my mellow...
oh neither are evil0 -
So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
However, in general, you have to do what is right for YOUR body.
Personally, I do well limiting processed foods, white bread, white rice, and sugars, or, at least, balancing those things with proteins and fats. When I just eat sugars, such as a donut for breakfast, I crash hard. I'm much better off eating a 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, because it keeps my blood sugars stable. I've noticed that cultures that eat high carb, low fat diets tend to eat more often, and I believe this is the reason for it. I eat 3x day and rarely snack, but I eat balanced meals (protein/fat, a veggie, or two, and maybe a fruit). I think the balance of the proteins and carbs maintains satiety and blood sugar levels in my body. Everyone's different, though, so you just have to monitor the effects of quantity, quality, and meal structure and decide what makes you feel the best.
I don't think my body cares where the sugar comes from as long as it gets it (and lots of it because sugar makes me happy). :happy:
ETA: Your body probably reacts that way to a donut as opposed to fruit because the donut has more sugar, not necessarily because of what kind of sugar it is.0 -
that's like asking what is better
vodka or whisky
Vodka ... DUH! ...
Thank you! I'm not alone. :::inserting sarcasm font since people do not recognize it::: It seems the 'whiskey' people were being argumentative on purpose!! :::resuming normal font:::
You rock! :drinker:0 -
So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
However, in general, you have to do what is right for YOUR body.
Personally, I do well limiting processed foods, white bread, white rice, and sugars, or, at least, balancing those things with proteins and fats. When I just eat sugars, such as a donut for breakfast, I crash hard. I'm much better off eating a 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, because it keeps my blood sugars stable. I've noticed that cultures that eat high carb, low fat diets tend to eat more often, and I believe this is the reason for it. I eat 3x day and rarely snack, but I eat balanced meals (protein/fat, a veggie, or two, and maybe a fruit). I think the balance of the proteins and carbs maintains satiety and blood sugar levels in my body. Everyone's different, though, so you just have to monitor the effects of quantity, quality, and meal structure and decide what makes you feel the best.
I don't think my body cares where the sugar comes from as long as it gets it (and lots of it because sugar makes me happy). :happy:
ETA: Your body probably reacts that way to a donut as opposed to fruit because the donut has more sugar, not necessarily because of what kind of sugar it is.
The donut likely has a good deal more evil fat than than any naturally occuring sugar.0 -
So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
Lol, since you were questioning others critical thinking skills. Is the below processed sucrose or that from an apple? Also the above response shows a lack of comprehension on what you've read
You truly are a troll.
Your pic is that of sucrose, which is what the pic YOU posted states. See below for the various forms. Fructose, being the sugar that you would find in an apple.
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So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
Lol, since you were questioning others critical thinking skills. Is the below processed sucrose or that from an apple? Also the above response shows a lack of comprehension on what you've read
You truly are a troll.
Your pic is that of sucrose, which is what the pic YOU posted states. See below for the various forms. Fructose, being the sugar that you would find in an apple.
Ignorance or lack of critical thinking?
Please go to the details of the types of sugar found in an apple. Hint: there's more than one
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2200?fg=&man=&lfacet=&count=&max=25&sort=&qlookup=apple&offset=&format=Full&new=&measureby=0 -
Here is the non Daily Fail link: (I like the Daily Fail, it is like a Viz comic for grown ups)
http://live.smashthefat.com/why-i-didnt-get-fat/
I think it was a pretty interesting thing to do.
I don't think any food is capable of being 'evil' but I do think the low fat mantra that has been going on for the last couple of decades has been a bit of a lemon.
Especially considering that when the fat was taken out, sugar was/is often added to give the food some flavour.
Oh, and vodka is way better than whiskey! :drinker:0 -
So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
Lol, since you were questioning others critical thinking skills. Is the below processed sucrose or that from an apple? Also the above response shows a lack of comprehension on what you've read
You truly are a troll.
Your pic is that of sucrose, which is what the pic YOU posted states. See below for the various forms. Fructose, being the sugar that you would find in an apple.
Ignorance or lack of critical thinking?
Please go tot he details of the types of sugar found in an apple. Hint: there's more than one
http://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/foods/show/2200?fg=&man=&lfacet=&count=&max=25&sort=&qlookup=apple&offset=&format=Full&new=&measureby=
Ah, you got me. Good to know.
Regardless, you're still a jerk. I tried to help, and you chose to make yourself feel superior. Go you.0 -
Food is not "evil" It's the excess that is not healthy. Just my opinion.0
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People still think fat makes you fat smh
No, eat all the fat you want. Good fat that is unsaturated (Nuts, Seeds, Flaxseed, Olive oil etc). Your brain is mostly fat!0 -
So, I can only eat protein?
In accordance to the post, no! Protein will contain fat. So maybe veggies with no carbs???
Uh...???
What???
It's about balance, people. Table sugar isn't essential. Naturally occurring sugars found in non-processed foods are totally fine. Table sugar isn't evil, but it should be moderated. Too much of anything is bad for you.
What is the difference between table sugar and naturally occurring sugars? How does it affect/impact your body? I assume one has a bad impact and the other has a good impact?
From what I understand and what I've experienced with my own diet, naturally occurring, sugars are more well-received by the body. Sugar alone causes a spike in glucose and a quick drop/crash in glucose after it is used by the body. In non-processed forms, like fruit, for example, it doesn't convert to glucose as quickly and lessens the "crash," because the body processes it all slower.
However, in general, you have to do what is right for YOUR body.
Personally, I do well limiting processed foods, white bread, white rice, and sugars, or, at least, balancing those things with proteins and fats. When I just eat sugars, such as a donut for breakfast, I crash hard. I'm much better off eating a 1/2 cup of plain Greek yogurt, because it keeps my blood sugars stable. I've noticed that cultures that eat high carb, low fat diets tend to eat more often, and I believe this is the reason for it. I eat 3x day and rarely snack, but I eat balanced meals (protein/fat, a veggie, or two, and maybe a fruit). I think the balance of the proteins and carbs maintains satiety and blood sugar levels in my body. Everyone's different, though, so you just have to monitor the effects of quantity, quality, and meal structure and decide what makes you feel the best.
I don't think my body cares where the sugar comes from as long as it gets it (and lots of it because sugar makes me happy). :happy:
ETA: Your body probably reacts that way to a donut as opposed to fruit because the donut has more sugar, not necessarily because of what kind of sugar it is.
That's a valid perspective, also. And, it actually supports my point:
Apple = Glycemic load of 6
Apple = Glycemic load of 30
It stands to reason that a serving of apple juice contains the juice of multiple apples, instead of just one, and therefore you consume more sugar, more quickly...same as with a donut. For me, it's just not worth the calories for the mileage I get out of it.
http://www.health.harvard.edu/newsweek/Glycemic_index_and_glycemic_load_for_100_foods.htm0 -
Most boring slapfight ever. :yawn:0
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poor apple ever since it's descent from the garden of eden everyone uses it as the go to fruit.
It's not apple's fault it's so delicious.
PS-I love people from UK they always point out that it's called daily fail, but it's one of the most colorful and picturesque online rags.0 -
Most boring slapfight ever. :yawn:
Oh, really? I was of the understanding that we were here to learn from each other and share information. No wonder I felt attacked, the need to defend myself, and the need to attack, as well.
Humans suck.0 -
Now sugar by itself causes diabetes.
Do tell me more!0 -
Most boring slapfight ever. :yawn:
Oh, really? I was of the understanding that we were here to learn from each other and share information. No wonder I felt attacked, the need to defend myself, and the need to attack, as well.
Humans suck.
First day on the Internet? :huh:0 -
WHAT ABOUT THE TOXINZ?!?!0
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Try the Satan hotline on 555-SATANSCRIB
He, or one of his minions, will answer all your evil related questions at the mere cost of your eternal soul or a sacrifice of 3 virgins.0 -
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