Too much sugar kills you!

[KeptByTheWord]

Regarding coconut sugar, I found this article on it. So, it may not be such a viable option after all

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/co...palm_sugar.htm

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Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

Regarding coconut sugar, I found this article on it. So, it may not be such a viable option after all

http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/co...palm_sugar.htm

I agree with the article that we shouldn't treat it any different than other sugars. However, the person writing the article contradicts their claims:

Point 1 - "There are also no published standards for coconut palm sugar production that we are aware of, and many of the nutrient claims may be unfounded."

Point 2 - "There is a reason why the coconut palm sugar is so nutritious. It feeds the coconut flower that grows into a wonderful coconut, from which we get such healthy products like coconut oil! Coconut oil is unique in nature because of its fatty acid structure. Only human breast milk contains similar amounts of medium chain fatty acids."

Here is more on the subject. The link gives more info on the nutritional aspect.

Coconut sugar and palm sugar
Although the two terms are often used interchangeably, even in Southeast Asia, coconut sugar is different from palm sugar in all areas (taste, texture, manufacturing methods, and source). Unlike coconut sugar, which is always made from coconuts, palm sugar can be made from sugar palm, date palm, sago palm or any other "palm" product. Therefore, when purchasing coconut sugar products, always ensure that the "coconut" is clearly labeled.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/042968_co...#ixzz2sen8XXq7

[shazeep]

what's wrong with Stevia, anyway? I'm growing it on a windowsill in the Aspen valley--well, my sister is--so it isn't hard to grow. Awesome sweetness.

[KeptByTheWord]

Originally Posted by shazeep

what's wrong with Stevia, anyway? I'm growing it on a windowsill in the Aspen valley--well, my sister is--so it isn't hard to grow. Awesome sweetness.

How do you take it from the plant, to being a sugar form you can use to cook/bake with?

[shazeep]

Originally Posted by KeptByTheWord

How do you take it from the plant, to being a sugar form you can use to cook/bake with?

well, good question, as i don't use it that way, i use honey for that. Stevia can be dried and powdered, and works great, but you are going to get different consistencies than if you used sugar or another carbon based sweetener. There's quite possibly info online about it; it seems like i even remember running across something about "sweeten with stevia, using corn starch to mimic sugar for baking," and i think commercial stevia is just powdered stevia in cornstarch?

But really, you are never going to get diabetes from occasional (as in twice a day) sweets, imo--it's the 30 grams of sugar per coke paired with them that gets you, i think.

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Originally Posted by shazeep

what's wrong with Stevia, anyway? I'm growing it on a windowsill in the Aspen valley--well, my sister is--so it isn't hard to grow. Awesome sweetness.

We discussed this a while back and I posted this link regarding Stevia. Thought it was interesting.

Why I Quit Stevia

1. Stevia Taxes the Adrenals
Our bodies are not designed or evolved to handle calorie-free sweeteners–be it natural or artificial. Experiencing a sweet taste from a food that is not going to provide glucose confounds our body’s sugar-handling process.

2. Stevia often contains other ingredients

3. Stevia is super high in oxalates

6. Stevia doesn’t support glycogen synthesis

http://empoweredsustenance.com/is-stevia-bad-for-you/

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I wanted to post this as I do drink distilled water. I switched to reverse osmosis for about a week and just can't stand the taste. What it has to do with sugar is that if you are sugar conscience, you are probably making sure you drink enough water per day.

For every cup of coffee I drink, I drink a tall glass of water, usually two cups. That is something my sister shared with me and I started doing it myself. Because, we aren't going to give up coffee for ever. It's like a drug, which appeals to me.

Myths

Those that oppose drinking distilled water claim that since it does not have added fluoride, iron, calcium, magnesium or other minerals, you are depriving your body of vital nutrients. Certified Water Specialist Joe Letorney refutes these claims, explaining that to receive your daily value of calcium, magnesium or iron, you need to drink between 646 and 848 glasses of water per day. These vitamins and minerals should be obtained through diet. Another unproven claim is that distilled water leaches essential nutrients from your body, causing more harm than health.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/46...#ixzz2Xulwgob7

[ILG]

I think healthy eating is about quality of life. If you can have quality and eat junk, I would do it too!

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Originally Posted by ILG

I think healthy eating is about quality of life. If you can have quality and eat junk, I would do it too!

[ILG]

Yeah, PO, I would not want to drink distilled water, but then I have well-water, (which has been tested) so I am not drinking my neighbor's pharmaceuticals.