Fat free VS Sugar free

Don't really have an answer but I did a comparison on Coffee Mate Creamer and the Sugar Free had less calories than the Fat Free. I have been using the Sugar Free!

Fat free is normally just reduced fat, but sugar free means that they have put an artificial sweetener in it such as splenda, aspartame, etc. which are terrible for you. soooo fat free!

actually, if you are wanting something sweet, unless you're diabetic the real stuff is better for you

fat is better. Sugar causes insulin spikes which results in cells hanging on to fat. Feed your body fat and no starchy carbs, and you will burn fat.

It depends on what you are eating. Unless you're diabetic or insulin resistant, sugar in fruits and vegetables is fine, for example. And we need some fat in our diets for our bodies to function properly.

Processed sugars (white sugar, high fructose corn syrup, etc.) are generally devoid of goodness; they are usually referred to as "empty calories". Processed fats (like hydrogenated oils and margarines which have trans fats) are generally looked upon quite negatively, as our bodies don't know how to process them. Studies show that they lead to heart disease and other maladies.

If you're referring to processed foods in particular (like "diet" foods), I don't think either fat free or sugar free is necessarily "better". When food manufacturers strive to make a food fat free, they often add lots more sugar and salt to make up for the flavor lost. When manufacturers strive to make a food sugar free, they often add artificial sweeteners, which come with a host of their own problems.

Generally it's best to eat a well-balanced diet of real, whole, natural foods that include both sugar (like fruit) and fats (like meats or nuts). Of course this isn't always possible for everyone, but it's a good ideal to strive for.

I think it was Michael Pollan who warned people to be wary of any food that makes health claims; generally, this means the food is not actually healthy for you.

I heard you are supposed to stay away from fat free - because in order to make it free of fat they take out the fat and replace it with sugar, which adds more carbohydrates and eventually turns to fat. As for sugar free I believe it can act as a laxative if you consume too much at once! So basically, just use regular stuff if you can.