Sugar and Fiber

angijunbug
angijunbug Posts: 205
edited October 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I have been doing fairly well with my weight loss, but I noticed in another post that someone commented on watching your sugar intake because it can lead to belly fat. Well, that's what I need to get rid of, so I changed my carbohydrates to sugar on my dietary settings & I notice that I go over in sugar everyday-ooops! I usually eat dried fruits & nuts for fiber & potassium. Now, I am wondering how am I supposed to reach my fiber goal (which helps me loose weight) without going over my sugar? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thank you! (my food diary is public)

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  • winneau
    winneau Posts: 139 Member
    I like to add ground flax seeds to my yogurt, smoothies, etc. for extra fiber, or toss some alfalfa sprouts in my salads or sandwiches :)
  • jinkies54
    jinkies54 Posts: 40 Member
    You can get loads of fibre from veggies and not fall into the carbohydrate trap at all.
  • MissMaryMac33
    MissMaryMac33 Posts: 1,433 Member
    Ditto the above... I'm a big fan of flax and chia seeds... I add them to a 6oz container of Fage 0% greek yogurt every day... my favorite snack!
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    Naturally occurring sugar in fresh fruit is not what you need to be as strict about. It is added sugar. I average 40 grams of fiber each day and eat vegan. Fruits and vegetables are full of fiber, as is whole grain bread.
  • jasonweinberg
    jasonweinberg Posts: 270
    mfp sets the sugars very low. i also wouldn't drop carbs for sugar in your categories because they basically go hand in hand. you will get some very different answers to your questions. many on here say fruit sugars are fine ignore them and others won't. in the end i think it really depends on your situation. if you are really just trying to lose a little belly fat my guess would be that exercise is really your best approach. as for fiber you can take supplements or as i just pointed out on my profile atkins has a really tasty new fiber bar the daybreak oatmeal cinnamon square. yum!
  • Jennyzfit
    Jennyzfit Posts: 175 Member
    "You can get loads of fibre from veggies and not fall into the carbohydrate trap at all."

    This comment lsaid it perfectly. You can still eat fruit just load up on the veggies.

    Good luck to you
  • taem
    taem Posts: 495 Member
    Depends on your goal. If you are overweight and you don't want to gain muscle (like a body builder) and just lose the fat, I would cut out all types of sugar (even from fruit) until you reach your weight goal. That means instead of fruit everyday, let it be a reward and have it maybe once or twice a week. It's difficult, I just had 4 pieces of starburst last night but I think i earned it. Good luck.

    Let me clarify before tons of people jump on me. Veggies have salt and sugar and those are fine. I am talking about foods that have a lot of sugars.

    When asked why the Chinese could eat so much starchy foods and veggies and not gain weight, the reply by noted journalist, Gary Taubes said that the Chinese barely consume sugary foods so it wasn't even reported in Campbell's The China Study. So it isn't the good carbs as the sugar.
  • angijunbug
    angijunbug Posts: 205
    mfp sets the sugars very low. i also wouldn't drop carbs for sugar in your categories because they basically go hand in hand. you will get some very different answers to your questions. many on here say fruit sugars are fine ignore them and others won't. in the end i think it really depends on your situation. if you are really just trying to lose a little belly fat my guess would be that exercise is really your best approach. as for fiber you can take supplements or as i just pointed out on my profile atkins has a really tasty new fiber bar the daybreak oatmeal cinnamon square. yum!
    Thank you. Yes, exercising daily. I always eat my veggies as well. I was just a bit confused on this matter.
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    I will suggest putting carbs back on your chart :) carbs turn into sugar if they aren't burned off afterall. So they should be watched as well.
  • TMcBooty
    TMcBooty Posts: 780 Member
    It's difficult, I just had 4 pieces of starburst last night but I think i earned it.

    ^5. WTG!
  • catwrangler
    catwrangler Posts: 918 Member
    I think your diary looks awesome! Here is an article on dried fruits I found useful.


    http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/12-healthiest-dried-fruits.html
  • taem
    taem Posts: 495 Member
    It's difficult, I just had 4 pieces of starburst last night but I think i earned it.

    ^5. WTG!

    Thanks! My food diary is open if you are interested to see how much sugar and sodium I consume daily. I try very hard!
  • Kate6868
    Kate6868 Posts: 159 Member
    Beans!!
  • winneau
    winneau Posts: 139 Member
    I think your diary looks awesome! Here is an article on dried fruits I found useful.


    http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/12-healthiest-dried-fruits.html

    Thanks for this link! Good information :flowerforyou: I recently switched from dried cranberries to cherries, because it finally dawned on me that they generally add a TON of sugar to the cranberries.
  • angijunbug
    angijunbug Posts: 205
    I think your diary looks awesome! Here is an article on dried fruits I found useful.


    http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/12-healthiest-dried-fruits.html

    Thanks for this link! Good information :flowerforyou: I recently switched from dried cranberries to cherries, because it finally dawned on me that they generally add a TON of sugar to the cranberries.
    Thank you also for the link! Thank you everyone for being so helpful! It's appreciated! You guys & girls Rock!!!
  • angijunbug
    angijunbug Posts: 205
    Beans!!
    the magical fruit the more you eat the more you * LOL! Yes you are right & I need to stock up on some dried beans because the canned have way to much sodium for me!
  • angijunbug
    angijunbug Posts: 205
    It's difficult, I just had 4 pieces of starburst last night but I think i earned it.

    ^5. WTG!

    Thanks! My food diary is open if you are interested to see how much sugar and sodium I consume daily. I try very hard!
    Awesome! Thanks! I will try! So hard not to eat fruit but it may help me get over a hump. You are doing a great job, btw!
  • angijunbug
    angijunbug Posts: 205
    I think your diary looks awesome! Here is an article on dried fruits I found useful.


    http://www.fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/12-healthiest-dried-fruits.html
    Thank you!!!
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