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  • Sugar is sugar.... really. The idea that fructose from fruit is any different from the fructose in High Fructose Corn Syrup are different is simply not true. That being said, there are important things to consider in eating any carbohydrate rich foods. The first is the glycemic index. This is the potential of any food to…
    in Should I be worried about sugar if it's all from fresh fruit Comment by dleithaus June 2011
  • Sugar is sugar. Yes, the matrix in fruits can slow down the absorption, and lower the metabolic index number... but sugar is still sugar and should be counted as sugar whether from fruit or a bag. Here is a depressing article to read with your spoon of sugar: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/04/17/magazine/mag-17Sugar-t.html
    in Fruit Sugar Comment by dleithaus May 2011
  • Sugar is sugar.... whether it comes from fruits, juices, or a bag, it should all be counted as caloric intake. Yes, there are different types of sugar, but they from a metabolic standpoint, sugar is still sugar....Most authorities would indicate that fruit and juice consumption be watched just as closely as any other…
    in Another Sugar Question Comment by dleithaus May 2011
  • Miracle Noodles are not always "shirataki" noodles. Be careful what you are buying. Miracle Noodles are made out of a root called konjac root or what has been named glucomannan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glucomannan By its very nature it is calorie free and a significant source of soluble fiber. Classic shirataki…
    in Miracle Noodles Comment by dleithaus May 2011
  • I just recently tried the Miracle Noodles. While the consistency is definitely not like pasta (not opaque, slightly more chewy), and probably more attuned to the addition in oriental noodle recipes or soups, I tried it with homemade meat sauce (350 cal) mixed with 1.5 oz of grated parmesan (160 cal)... with no calories in…
    in Pasta Slim vs. Miracle Noodle Comment by dleithaus May 2011
  • The unfortunate way of classifying a fat as saturated, unsaturated, monosaturated plays right to the lack of knowledge and understanding by the general public of what fats really are. All fats are composed of varying amounts of fatty acids with different carbon chain lengths and saturation of those chains. Just because it…
    in Saturated Fats are GOOD for you Comment by dleithaus May 2011
  • A rare treat for me. One that I either consume a single portion bag with a known calorie load or I weigh them.
    in Has anyone given up chips for good? Comment by dleithaus May 2011
  • I think it is important to have a free day when you go over your normal daily limit. Mine is Saturday, when I allow myself a dessert and some beers. I still monitor the calories and make an effort to balance the extra calories with extra activity. I am generally 800-1000 calories over on this single day a week.
    in What is the most you have gone over? Comment by dleithaus March 2011
  • It depends on how you are using the product. Water weight of a protein is a relevant consideration when trying to figure out how to account for calories. Depending on the source of the caloric content information, 1 oz of cooked sirloin contains approximately 53-70 calories.1 oz raw sirloin contains about 35-50 calories.…
    in rew or cooked?? Comment by dleithaus March 2011
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