Input on reducing sugar?

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/15-simple-hacks-for-eating-less-sugar/

jofjltncb6 wrote: »

socalkay wrote: »

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/15-simple-hacks-for-eating-less-sugar/

Ahem.

jofjltncb6 wrote: »

Has anyone posted this link yet?

http://blog.myfitnesspal.com/15-simple-hacks-for-eating-less-sugar/#comment-1783269603

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I actually posted this first on page 2

MrM27 wrote: »

iridescentblue wrote: »

MrM27 wrote: »

So you don't eat fruits or vegetables?

They said right in their comment that they eat vegetables, and even listed some.

For me, I found gradually reducing carb-laden things and inputting more protein and healthy fats was helpful, and now I am on a low-carb regime. I get lots of veggies - spinach, broccoli, kale, cauliflower, asparagus, etc - small amounts of fruit, and protein and healthy fats. The carb cravings are gone and I'm working on being less reliant on sweeteners, too

So then how exactly would someone go about only eating 5g of sugar while eating a decent amount of fruits and vegetables?

Poster said vegetables. A lot of vegetables are low carb. My salad I eat everyday, for example, has only 2 grams of sugar. Some low carbers go for net carbs, so if total carbs in the salad were 4, with 2 of those grams being fiber, only the 2 grams of sugar would count towards one's carb count for the day. Low carbers do not eat fruit, and only eat a few servings of vegetables. Obligatory smiley face

I'm not saying that I don't eat a well balanced diet (although my diet could use some improvement).

I'm saying that Atkins, or low carb diets would probably not meet your criteria for a balanced diet, if your balanced diet included whole grains and fruits.

Whether or not this is proper nutrition is up for debate. There have been plenty of studies showing improvements in health for those on low carb diets.

http://phdres.caregate.net/curriculum/pdf-files/nejm2k3-2074.pdf
Average 4kgs more lost over 6mths (more than would be explained by water weight), lower trigliceride levels, and increased insulin sensitivity in low-carb versus low-fat, low-calorie diet.

Ketogenic diets can help control epilepsy, and are being investigated for effectiveness in other neurological conditions, like Alzheimers and Huntingtons. There is no good data associating low carb with malnutrition, or poor outcomes, despite people trying to discredit low-carb since Atkin's book in 1958. Claims that ketogenesis might lead to ketoacidosis in diabetics have not been substantiated.

Low carb assists with diet compliance in the beginning, due to higher weight losses (in part due to the water lost when no carbs are stored), and the lowerering of hunger associated with ketogenesis. A diet high in protein is also very satisfying. Compliance declines at 6 months, at about the same rate that compliance declines with other diets such as flexible dieting and calorie control. Maybe everyone reaches their goal weight by then

Seeing as low-carb is slightly more effective at weight loss and improving health markers, and has no proven negative health impacts, it make sense to support people using it to improve their health. It is a valid and effective choice, just not the right choice for everyone

If you just started, my advice is to take it slow as these forums can become overwhelming. good luck.