Comments on: Top 10 Ways to Cut Back on Sugar http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/ Dr. Jonny Bowden's Blog Fri, 10 Sep 2010 07:41:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Camille http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-364 Camille Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:37:05 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-364 hi Dr Jonny I think that as people become more aware of the dangers of sugar, we are going to see more and more 'healthy' alternatives, just as when all the 'low fat' rubbish came out. Finding out exactly how good (or not) these things are is near impossible as the information is very conflicting. there is a website www.sweetsavvy.com which lists all the sugar alternatives and gives some details as to their nutritional value, but the author is not a nutritioninst so it's hard to know what you can and can't believe! This is why I mentioned that it could be a great (and very timely) idea to have a book on this subject in the style of '150 healthiest foods' which examined each sugar alternative critically and advised exactly what was in it nutritionally and how it affects blood sugar etc. As far as I am aware such a reference text does not yet exist, I am just hoping someday it will! hi Dr Jonny

I think that as people become more aware of the dangers of sugar, we are going to see more and more ‘healthy’ alternatives, just as when all the ‘low fat’ rubbish came out. Finding out exactly how good (or not) these things are is near impossible as the information is very conflicting. there is a website http://www.sweetsavvy.com which lists all the sugar alternatives and gives some details as to their nutritional value, but the author is not a nutritioninst so it’s hard to know what you can and can’t believe! This is why I mentioned that it could be a great (and very timely) idea to have a book on this subject in the style of ’150 healthiest foods’ which examined each sugar alternative critically and advised exactly what was in it nutritionally and how it affects blood sugar etc. As far as I am aware such a reference text does not yet exist, I am just hoping someday it will!

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-340 Dr. Jonny Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:12:12 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-340 Hi Laila! i agree with you about stevia, great stuff but i can't stand the taste either have you tried erythritol? it's a sugar alcohol, sold commercially as TruVia, and it doesn't raise blood sugar at all and tastes fine in coffee. Also Xyltiol (which i have on my website and which you can buy in stores)... has a TINY glycemic index but not anything to worry about. warmly jb Hi Laila!

i agree with you about stevia, great stuff but i can’t stand the taste either

have you tried erythritol? it’s a sugar alcohol, sold commercially as TruVia, and it doesn’t raise blood sugar at all and tastes fine in coffee. Also Xyltiol (which i have on my website and which you can buy in stores)… has a TINY glycemic index but not anything to worry about.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Laila http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-327 Laila Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:46:12 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-327 Dear Johnny, I read your article about Agave syrup and am so disappointed. You see I have hypoglycemia and try as I might, the only sweetener that I can tolerate (taste wise) is the Blue Raw Agave Syrup that I buy in my local health food store. I can't get used to the taste of Stevia, it just doesn't taste good and alters the flavor of whatever I'm drinking. So what's left for us hypoglycemics to sweeten our coffee and tea beverages with? I drink decaf of both but consume about 5 mugs of tea a day and I try to alternate between the Agave and the Stevia when I can stand it but in my coffee I have to have the Agave over the Stevia or I might as well not drink it as it tastes so bad. Can you help? Is there anything else out there that doesn't contain so much Fructose? Thanks. Laila. Dear Johnny,
I read your article about Agave syrup and am so disappointed. You see I have hypoglycemia and try as I might, the only sweetener that I can tolerate (taste wise) is the Blue Raw Agave Syrup that I buy in my local health food store. I can’t get used to the taste of Stevia, it just doesn’t taste good and alters the flavor of whatever I’m drinking. So what’s left for us hypoglycemics to sweeten our coffee and tea beverages with? I drink decaf of both but consume about 5 mugs of tea a day and I try to alternate between the Agave and the Stevia when I can stand it but in my coffee I have to have the Agave over the Stevia or I might as well not drink it as it tastes so bad. Can you help? Is there anything else out there that doesn’t contain so much Fructose? Thanks.
Laila.

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-315 Dr. Jonny Mon, 01 Feb 2010 02:19:24 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-315 it's a great topic and you're right- a difficult one- i did tackle the agave issue in this coming newsletter-- but the bottom line is sugar is still delicious and maybe we don't have to eliminate it entirely. The point is to get it down as low as we can so it makes a minor- and occasional- contribution to our diet, not a major one. warmly jb it’s a great topic and you’re right- a difficult one-

i did tackle the agave issue in this coming newsletter–

but the bottom line is sugar is still delicious and maybe we don’t have to eliminate it entirely. The point is to get it down as low as we can so it makes a minor- and occasional- contribution to our diet, not a major one.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Camille http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-314 Camille Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:32:33 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-314 Hi Dr Jonny It would be great if you could write an article/book on sugar and sweeteners. I have been trying to determine the best alternatives to refined sugar but the information is very conflicting. I recently read a book entitled 'sweet poison - why sugar is making you fat' by David Gillespie which opened my eyes to the evils of fructose, however unfortunately pointed out that many 'healthy' alternatives to sugar such as honey, agave and rapadura are infact high in fructose which we should avoid!. He suggests to eliminate fructose from our diets we pretty much need to stop eating sweet things altogether. Although I agree that we could all eat a million times less cake, chocolates etc, the thought of never again having a homemade fruit sorbet is depressing! I guess what I am saying is its is near impossible to wade through all the 'info' out there and get to a reputable source. I am sure there are many more people out there trying to do the best for their health but are utterly confused by the which sugar alternative, how much and how often questions. Maybe your next book could help us all out! Hi Dr Jonny
It would be great if you could write an article/book on sugar and sweeteners. I have been trying to determine the best alternatives to refined sugar but the information is very conflicting. I recently read a book entitled ‘sweet poison – why sugar is making you fat’ by David Gillespie which opened my eyes to the evils of fructose, however unfortunately pointed out that many ‘healthy’ alternatives to sugar such as honey, agave and rapadura are infact high in fructose which we should avoid!. He suggests to eliminate fructose from our diets we pretty much need to stop eating sweet things altogether. Although I agree that we could all eat a million times less cake, chocolates etc, the thought of never again having a homemade fruit sorbet is depressing! I guess what I am saying is its is near impossible to wade through all the ‘info’ out there and get to a reputable source. I am sure there are many more people out there trying to do the best for their health but are utterly confused by the which sugar alternative, how much and how often questions. Maybe your next book could help us all out!

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Dr. Jonny Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:45:14 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-258 sounds good to me. On the bread, i'd check the fiber content. If you've got 3 grams or so per slice you're golden. warmly jb sounds good to me. On the bread, i’d check the fiber content. If you’ve got 3 grams or so per slice you’re golden.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Dr. Jonny Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:44:31 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-257 Hi There is no doubt that juice squeezed from fresh vegetables and fruits are good for your health (though the vegetable ones are probably better). The question is whether or not there's too much sugar for someone who is sugar-sensitive, on a weight loss program or trying to control blood sugar. In that case, loaded as it is with vitamins, even fresh squeezed fruit juice should probably be limited. BUT.. why not just add some fruit (like an apple) to a freshly squeezed juice made mainly from vegetables? warmly jb Hi
There is no doubt that juice squeezed from fresh vegetables and fruits are good for your health (though the vegetable ones are probably better). The question is whether or not there’s too much sugar for someone who is sugar-sensitive, on a weight loss program or trying to control blood sugar. In that case, loaded as it is with vitamins, even fresh squeezed fruit juice should probably be limited. BUT.. why not just add some fruit (like an apple) to a freshly squeezed juice made mainly from vegetables?

warmly
jb

]]> By: James Cottone http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-256 James Cottone Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:19:55 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-256 Hi Dr. Bowden! I love your books! I have a question for you: I found an organic, sprouted, 7 grain bread by Shiloh Farms with less than 1 gram of sugar and 18g of carbohydrates......wold this bread pass your test??? Oh, and cherry juice and cranberry juice, cut with a lot of water, I mean a lot??? Still ok? Hi Dr. Bowden! I love your books! I have a question for you: I found an organic, sprouted, 7 grain bread by Shiloh Farms with less than 1 gram of sugar and 18g of carbohydrates……wold this bread pass your test??? Oh, and cherry juice and cranberry juice, cut with a lot of water, I mean a lot??? Still ok?

]]> By: ahmad http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-255 ahmad Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:40:38 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-255 Dear Jonny: You said to limit fruit juice. Do you mean fresh fruit juice or bottled juice. I know that juice that is coming from freshly squeezed fruits is good for one's health. What do you say to that? Dear Jonny:
You said to limit fruit juice. Do you mean fresh fruit juice or bottled juice. I know that juice that is coming from freshly squeezed
fruits is good for one’s health.
What do you say to that?

]]> By: Pam http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Pam Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:24:30 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-253 sugar, sugar, sugar...oh how I love it so. :) I have noticed while cutting back, if I do have something with sugar in it, it seems too sweet now. Amazing, really, how you can train your body after years of reg. sugar intake. Thanks for the article. I didn't realize agave nectar was a "bad" sugar... The Eat Clean diet recommends it, but I hadn't tried it yet. sugar, sugar, sugar…oh how I love it so. :) I have noticed while cutting back, if I do have something with sugar in it, it seems too sweet now. Amazing, really, how you can train your body after years of reg. sugar intake. Thanks for the article. I didn’t realize agave nectar was a “bad” sugar… The Eat Clean diet recommends it, but I hadn’t tried it yet.

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Dr. Jonny Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:01:48 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-251 I've actually written a few articles on agave nectar and will put one in the newsletter soon. Basically agave nectar is pretty much the same as high fructose corn syrup only with a lot better marketing! Small amounts fine, but it's not a "good" sugar-- it's MOSTLY fructose warmly jb I’ve actually written a few articles on agave nectar and will put one in the newsletter soon. Basically agave nectar is pretty much the same as high fructose corn syrup only with a lot better marketing!

Small amounts fine, but it’s not a “good” sugar– it’s MOSTLY fructose

warmly
jb

]]> By: Dr. Jonny http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-250 Dr. Jonny Tue, 19 Jan 2010 21:00:53 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-250 Well, this top ten list was a general guide. It can always be individualized. For weight loss purposes, fruit juice isn't a great idea, but once you've got a program set up that's working for you, there's no reason not to add 4 oz a day of this extremely healthy juice. warmly jb Well, this top ten list was a general guide. It can always be individualized. For weight loss purposes, fruit juice isn’t a great idea, but once you’ve got a program set up that’s working for you, there’s no reason not to add 4 oz a day of this extremely healthy juice.

warmly
jb

]]> By: Jennifer Johnson http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-247 Jennifer Johnson Tue, 19 Jan 2010 18:35:02 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-247 What is your opinion of "better sugars" like agave nector? What is your opinion of “better sugars” like agave nector?

]]> By: Charles Thom http://jonnybowdenblog.com/top-10-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar/comment-page-1/#comment-246 Charles Thom Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:43:11 +0000 http://jonnybowdenblog.com/?p=548#comment-246 Hello Dr.Bowden, In this article you say to eliminate all fruit juices (No.10). Do you include pure pomegrenate juice (Pom) which you endorsed in a previous article. Thank you, Charles Thom Hello Dr.Bowden,

In this article you say to eliminate all fruit juices (No.10). Do you include pure pomegrenate juice (Pom) which you endorsed in a previous article.

Thank you,

Charles Thom

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