avalon wrote:One of the reasons 'Sugar' is getting a bad rap, is beacause there is a FAT Epidemic going on. I don't believe this is in question. And Sugar is a big part of it.
Sugar is not part of it. Fat is not part of it. Protein is not part of it.
Nutrients dont cause obesity. Consuming more energy than required causes obesity.
What causes this?
Overeating.
Sugar doesnt cause overeating (if sugar would cause overeating, I would weigh more than an elephant right now), nor does fat or protein, or any other nutrient. In fact, in the US more "low calorie", "low fat" and "sugar free" foods are sold than in any other country in the world, and yet, the average daily calory intake is highest in the US.
However, there ARE some compounds in our food that do cause overeating...
But there are so many more healthy fruits, dried fruits, why settle for table sugar?
As it may be very practical.
We dont tell you to consume sugar, but it may give you the opportunity to keep on doing this diet, which is a perfectly good reason, in my point of view.
johndela1 wrote:To this I'd say have some more whole food
Sure.
But if you are not allowed to be be eating all the time while working, drinking juices may be an excellent solution.
And if you dont fancy a swollen stomach due to a great intake of fiber, centrifugated / pressed juices again are a perfect solution.
And if you need a lot of extra energy, and dont feel like eating any more food, adding sugar / oil to your juices may effortlessly do the trick.