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  • Jane, you're right, I should have cited a source. I normally hesitate to post more than 1 link because I feel like I'm going to insult the reader's intelligence by making it seem like I don't think they're capable of doing their own research (after all, you are adults on the internet). Here is an article simplifying a…
  • :) So, I joined this site because I want to be able to enter my meals into their tracker, and have it tell me a nutritional breakdown of my day (faster than calculating it myself). I saw the thread that said "food and nutrition" and thought, "oh, people who are excited and knowledgeable about healthy foods and nutrition!"…
  • https://authoritynutrition.com/debunking-the-calorie-myth/ This article puts it simply, but you can find plenty more online if you're interested in why what your calories are made of does matter. Sugar does not cause diabetes, but too much of it regularly can lead to insulin resistance, which can lead to diabetes.
  • Your goals should not be completely weight centered, but should also include concerns about health. I disagree with a lot of the commenters here, because sugar absolutely does matter to your health, and it very rightfully has received bad press. With that being said - the sugar in whole fruit should not concern you the…
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