Do U know how much sugar U really eat?

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Registered: 09-12-2003
Do U know how much sugar U really eat?
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Fri, 01-01-2010 - 4:56pm






I thought this was interesting,
all that sugar that sneaks in to our body without knowing it.....     WOW! 

 

The Truth About Sugar



Sneaky Sugar




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Sneaky Sugar

by Hilary Walke

As you wake in the morning and grab that fresh orange juice and blueberry yogurt with a handful of grapes, you also may be spiking your blood sugar, which can lead to crashing later in the day, as well as overeating. Keep in mind that some seemingly healthy products can be deceivingly high in sugar. We spoke to iVillage diet and nutrition expert, Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom, about what is healthy and what isn’t when it comes to sugar.


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Registered: 03-14-2007
Fri, 01-01-2010 - 5:14pm

I agree with most of what was said. The differences would be...don't eat anything that has more than 4 grams of added sugar per serving. That does not mean natural sugar. It's the added sugars, such as....



  • brown sugar

  • corn sweetener

  • corn syrup

  • dextrose

  • fructose

  • fruit juice concentrates

  • glucose

  • high-fructose corn syrup

  • honey

  • invert sugar

  • lactose

  • maltose

  • malt syrup

  • molasses

  • raw sugar

  • sucrose

  • sugar

  • syrup

If a food item states more than 4 grams of sugar per serving, look at the ingredients. If they say any of the above mentioned sugars, it's okay as long as they're not listed in the first four ingredients.


Good healthy post Suzan! Our sugary Christmas junk is almost gone and we'll be getting back into healthy eating very soon. I'm looking forward to it!!


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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2003
Sat, 01-02-2010 - 1:43pm
Good post Suzan.
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-12-2003
Sat, 01-02-2010 - 5:25pm
Yes I thought this was interesting... lots of hidden calories .
iVillage Member
Registered: 09-12-2003
Sat, 01-02-2010 - 5:27pm
maybe I'm wrong but I watch mainly my fat (saturated fat) intake... which if one watches that closely it rules out many many high level sugar foods.
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2003
Sat, 01-02-2010 - 5:45pm

Me too on the fat Suzan.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-14-2007
Sat, 01-02-2010 - 8:24pm

I watch both fats and sugar. I


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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-12-2003
Sun, 01-03-2010 - 2:22pm

I'm following the Dr Suz diet... works all the time when I follow it.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-14-2007
Sun, 01-03-2010 - 3:07pm
Lucky for you! I can't follow the Dr. Don diet 'cause she keeps breaking the rules!! LOL!!


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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-09-2003
Sun, 01-03-2010 - 5:30pm
Dr. Suz diet .. oh good grief .. Dr. Suzan!