Quitting sugar

[merithyn]

Go on Marti, please explain your conspiracy theory on why five carbon sugars are deadly but six carbon sugars are good. 

Like CC said, the jury is out on the safety of HFCS.

MSNBC article saying it's fine in moderation

Weston A. Price article saying it's not

And honestly, the more I read, the more confused I am.

[Martinus]

If high fructose corn syrup was actually deadly, the US would have a population of like 25 people, all of whom would be crazy food conspiracy types. 

I used the word "deadly" to mean it is harmful as it causes obesity, not that it kills you. Sorry.

[Martinus]

The problem isn't the obvious sugar in sweet stuff, which we all need for the odd energy boost, it's the hidden stuff in savoury foods. I couldn't eat a load of stuff in the US as it just tasted so sweet with added corn syrup. Sweet steaks? No thanks.

Americans love putting sugar on meat. I haven't figured it out yet either.

WTF

It sounds crazy, but the other day I had a filet mignon that had shoots of frosting inserted after it was cooked and was covered in a light frosting. Absolutely delicious--it was like a combination cake and steak with the best qualities from each. You really have to try it to understand that it works.

I've also had a hot dog prepared in a similar manner, but that wasn't nearly as good.

Well, as long as you are not overweight, I guess it's fine.

[Monoriu]

The only way to lose weight is not to eat enough.  If I feel hungry all day, I will lose weight.  Simple and cost effective. 

[Lettow77]

 Sugar is delightful and delicious.
It is not a necessary evil, but a positive good.

[Caliga]

I used the word "deadly" to mean it is harmful as it causes obesity, not that it kills you. Sorry.

My embarrassment was not directed at you but rather at my fellow Americans since we eat such an absurd amount of that stuff.

[Darth Wagtaros]

The problem isn't the obvious sugar in sweet stuff, which we all need for the odd energy boost, it's the hidden stuff in savoury foods. I couldn't eat a load of stuff in the US as it just tasted so sweet with added corn syrup. Sweet steaks? No thanks.

Americans love putting sugar on meat. I haven't figured it out yet either.

WTF

It sounds crazy, but the other day I had a filet mignon that had shoots of frosting inserted after it was cooked and was covered in a light frosting. Absolutely delicious--it was like a combination cake and steak with the best qualities from each. You really have to try it to understand that it works.

I've also had a hot dog prepared in a similar manner, but that wasn't nearly as good.

Well, as long as you are not overweight, I guess it's fine.

No it isn't.  Frosting? Filet migion? That's like pissing all over it.

[Valdemar]

Am I the only one who finds it amusing that DGuller's current title is Sugar Glider?

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[DGuller]

The only way to lose weight is not to eat enough.  If I feel hungry all day, I will lose weight.  Simple and cost effective.

Not simple at all.  If you feel hungry all day, then you're very unlikely to stick with your diet for long.  The holy grail of dieting is losing weight without needing enormous willpower 24/7.

[Eddie Teach]

Not simple at all.  If you feel hungry all day, then you're very unlikely to stick with your diet for long.  The holy grail of dieting is losing weight without needing enormous willpower 24/7.

[Darth Wagtaros]

Yep.  Tapeworms are the only diet tool that actually work.

[Malthus]

Yep.  Tapeworms are the only diet tool that actually work.

Not sure I understand why though.

I get that the tapeworms are getting much of the sustenance out of your food; but aren't the *tapeworms* getting fat off of it? Since they are inside you, you would weigh as much as before! 

[Eddie Teach]

I'm guessing they have a much higher metabolism than we do.

[DisturbedPervert]

The only way to lose weight is not to eat enough.  If I feel hungry all day, I will lose weight.  Simple and cost effective.

Not simple at all.  If you feel hungry all day, then you're very unlikely to stick with your diet for long.  The holy grail of dieting is losing weight without needing enormous willpower 24/7.

Herion will take care of the hunger

[DGuller]

Thank you, Wiggin.  Now I'm losing weight not only from reduced appetite, but also from increased vomiting.