Your body uses an enzyme to break sucrose into its constituent simple sugars. So, not so much "ingredients" as the digestion process
Quitting processed sugar
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Your body uses an enzyme to break sucrose into its constituent simple sugars. So, not so much "ingredients" as the digestion process
robt57
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Organic granulated cane best if you gotta. Beet sugars derivatives, well let's say likely more manipulated at the elemental level.
I'll add, if you smoke, stop. Your vein/artery elasticity is irreversibly changed. Nature put that live flex in there for good reason.
And right there is some serious Les Paul coin too. Hardened arteries or the 1971 LP Deluxe I just added, think about it.
And a 2012 traditional, and a Mascis Tele in 3 weeks period. If I still drank I doubt I'd be doing these purchases..#AllUpside.
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jdl57
Tele-Meister
Anything that ends in "ose" is sugar. Sucrose, glucose, lactose, galactose, and there are probably more. When you eat sucrose, the bond between the glucose and fructose is broken pretty much immediately. The glucose is sent directly to your blood stream and the fructose is sent to your liver for processing just like alcohol. Fructose is sweeter than glucose. High fructose corn syrup is about 55% fructose and 45% glucose.
Trenchant63
Tele-Holic
I suspect my Splenda intake has detached my Corpus Callosum allowing me to listen simultaneously to both sides of Rush’s Hemispheres album without distraction. But my balance is way off as well as my stereo vision. Be careful out there.
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Trenchant63
Tele-Holic
Quitting refined sugar is like quitting tubes. The gravity is so friggin’ intense, struggle as you might, you’ll eventually get pulled back into your ultimate, tasty destiny.
2HBStrat
Friend of Leo's
According to "The Cola Wars" an executive at Coca-Cola proposed changing the sweetener in Coke from pure cane sugar to high fructose corn syrup because it was cheaper. They did it then all of the other soft drink companies quickly followed suit. Many folks blame the ubiquitous use of HFCS for the prevalence of obesity in America.
What is pure cane sugar, all sucrose?
jdl57
Tele-Meister
That is exactly the reason, but it has more to do with the U.S tariff system and protectionism. We have paid significantly higher prices for sugar than the rest of the world for quite some time. If you are interested, it's not hard to find Coca Cola bottled in Mexico in U.S, grocery stores. Mexican Coke is made with real sugar.
From healthyeating.sfgate.com:
"Sucrose is further classified as a disaccharide, which means it’s made from two simpler sugars. More specifically, sucrose is comprised of one molecule of fructose and one molecule of glucose. Sucrose is the most abundant sugar in nature and it’s quite easily made into granulated table sugar or syrups. Cane sugar is a good source of calories, but they are “empty calories” because it contains virtually no other nutrients."
HFCS responsible for obesity? Probably not entirely. I do think the national weight gain started in the late 1970's when the Federal government declared war on fat and published the food pyramid. Our consumption of fat, especially the saturated kind, went way down and our consumption of all carbohydrates, sugar included went way up.
Big_Bend
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Well damn.. I ate a chocolate chip cookie today. The apartment complex where I live had a tray of cookies in the front office and when I went up there.. I couldn't resist.
I've now gone almost 7 months without smoking any weed or drinking any alcohol but I can't make it 3 weeks without eating a cookie.
This giving up sugar is not going to be easy.
Back to day one.
I've now gone almost 7 months without smoking any weed or drinking any alcohol but I can't make it 3 weeks without eating a cookie.
This giving up sugar is not going to be easy.
Back to day one.
HappyMangle
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Same here, alcohol or meat - no problem. When it comes to sweets, i can't resist
Tele-beeb
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I have moved away from all processed and sugars…maybe 6-7 years. Allergies aren’t as dramatic and (paired with resisting common flour and products) my heartburn is way reduced.I turned 59 y/o a few days ago and made a birthday pledge to try and quit eating all processed sugars.
I will still eat whole fruits and veggies, but no more processed foods that contain sugars.
No more Noosa yogurts, Cheerios, BBQ Sauce, fruit juices, desserts, sweeteners, and of course the biggies like cheesecake and all the cookies at the office. I'm also cutting way way back on all breads, bagels, hamburger buns.. things like that, trying to get my carbs from whole grains if possible.
I am hoping to lose around 25-30 lbs by the time I hit 60. But wow week one and so far this has not been very easy. I threw everything out of my kitchen that had sugar but still having cravings.
One day at a time.
Anyone else living a sugar free lifestyle? Was it tough to get started? How has your diet changed?
Suggestions appreciated, thanks.
I feel sugar is the most addictive drug I have encountered… more than caffine, alcohol and nicotine.
jrblue
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Congratulations on quitting alcohol. That's a big one, and achieving freedom from use is a seriously great accomplishment. Freeing yourself from sugar calls for a method that works -- for you. For some of us, a highly-conscious and deliberate total avoidance is the most consistent and careful approach and a good way to avoid self-deception and excuse-making. For others, a major reduction (often by eliminating specific foods and behaviors) will prove workable. I don't think there's just one method that is best for everyone. As we can tell by simple observation, most Americans these days lack the seriousness, will, and commitment to set and accomplish such fundamental and positive goals. Getting yourself on track is a wonderful achievement.
Man if you stick to a one-cookie-every-three-weeks pace, you are WINNING
In related news I ate four cookies
after dinner tonight
Yes. The greatest enemy of those attempting positive behavior modification is absolutism. "No more sugar for me ever," for instance. Cutting down significantly produces positive results. Saying "I'll avoid sugar as best I can today" is workable, whereas "from here on, for all time, I must avoid sugar" is too long a sentence and causes people to give up before they ever make a good start.
Some things - - like total abstinence for alcoholics (I am of that camp) - - are indeed the best prescription, but even that is practiced one day at a time.
Trenchant63
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Same age and same goal. I agree - the brain is wired to the sugar buzz reward. It’s going to take time getting rid of that. Just started as well. Aiming for minimal processed foods and no refined sugar. Alcohol is another empty calorie sugar going straight to the visceral fat layer in the organs. Fortunately I don’t do that anymore. I don’t have really any subcutaneous fat I can pinch but definitely have the visceral fat gut (not huge, but certainly noticeable) - working on it w diet and exercise.I turned 59 y/o a few days ago and made a birthday pledge to try and quit eating all processed sugars.
I will still eat whole fruits and veggies, but no more processed foods that contain sugars.
No more Noosa yogurts, Cheerios, BBQ Sauce, fruit juices, desserts, sweeteners, and of course the biggies like cheesecake and all the cookies at the office. I'm also cutting way way back on all breads, bagels, hamburger buns.. things like that, trying to get my carbs from whole grains if possible.
I am hoping to lose around 25-30 lbs by the time I hit 60. But wow week one and so far this has not been very easy. I threw everything out of my kitchen that had sugar but still having cravings.
One day at a time.
Anyone else living a sugar free lifestyle? Was it tough to get started? How has your diet changed?
Suggestions appreciated, thanks.
Fenderbaum
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Quitting my job and taking a one month vacation here in Norway in July. Then im moving to Asia in August.
There i will do the same. All healthy food, no sugar and 5 times a week at Gold´s Gym. Doing NOTHING for a year other than exercise, set up my guitar workshop and travel around.
My saving is invested and are now working for ME..
There i will do the same. All healthy food, no sugar and 5 times a week at Gold´s Gym. Doing NOTHING for a year other than exercise, set up my guitar workshop and travel around.
My saving is invested and are now working for ME..
tubedude
Tele-Afflicted
You might not live longer, but it will feel like it.I turned 59 y/o a few days ago and made a birthday pledge to try and quit eating all processed sugars.
I will still eat whole fruits and veggies, but no more processed foods that contain sugars.
No more Noosa yogurts, Cheerios, BBQ Sauce, fruit juices, desserts, sweeteners, and of course the biggies like cheesecake and all the cookies at the office. I'm also cutting way way back on all breads, bagels, hamburger buns.. things like that, trying to get my carbs from whole grains if possible.
I am hoping to lose around 25-30 lbs by the time I hit 60. But wow week one and so far this has not been very easy. I threw everything out of my kitchen that had sugar but still having cravings.
One day at a time.
Anyone else living a sugar free lifestyle? Was it tough to get started? How has your diet changed?
Suggestions appreciated, thanks.
Seriously though, kudos for the commitment. Your plan is broadly encompassing.
Complete success will be possible with a great deal of planning and some facility in cooking. You can make your own BBQ sauces and condiments. Substitutions for sugars, and lowered amounts, will have great effect. Coconut sugar is a good one.
And even if you accomplish less than you set out to, you'll enjoy great success, perfect being the enemy of good and all that. Post here if you find a novel hack. Good wishes.
6stringcowboy
Friend of Leo's
I've tried and failed. 
billy logan
Tele-Afflicted
I stopped bringing chocolate candy (even the 70% or higher cacao) and maple syrup into the house and I went from a typical 165 lbs. down to always under 150 lbs.
(and I know this isn't for everybody) I ate and still eat a TON of complex carbs: beans, brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread and cereal, and whole wheat spaghetti. Ground flaxseed. [edit2credit: baked sweet potatoes!]
My sweets is raisins, many, all the time - occasionally Medjool dates. [baked sweet potatoes also in the "sweet" category]
[I'll try the 70% or higher chocolate again at such time as I think I can avoid overdoing it]
(and I know this isn't for everybody) I ate and still eat a TON of complex carbs: beans, brown rice, oatmeal, whole wheat bread and cereal, and whole wheat spaghetti. Ground flaxseed. [edit2credit: baked sweet potatoes!]
My sweets is raisins, many, all the time
- occasionally Medjool dates. [baked sweet potatoes also in the "sweet" category][I'll try the 70% or higher chocolate again at such time as I think I can avoid overdoing it
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Kiriyaro2211
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Being a type 2 diabetic, I almost cut out processed sugar. Though I can eat sweets once in a while without feeling guilty I'm on meds, do workouts regularly, changed my nutrition, and lost weight. I feel well and can manage the condition.
I should say, people with diabetes often try to minimize their intake of white table sugar, as well as treats like candy, cookies, and pie. However, other forms of sugar (brown sugar, honey, agave nectar, and maple syrup) can also cause blood sugar spikes.
Speaking about artificial sweeteners, I use mostly Sucralose (Splenda).
I'm on meds, do workouts regularly, changed my nutrition, and lost weight. I feel well and can manage the condition.I should say, people with diabetes often try to minimize their intake of white table sugar, as well as treats like candy, cookies, and pie. However, other forms of sugar (brown sugar, honey, agave nectar, and maple syrup) can also cause blood sugar spikes.
Speaking about artificial sweeteners, I use mostly Sucralose (Splenda).
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