Poison Sugar

[CreamPuff63]

for those of you not following Sunrise on Channel 7 (Australia) here is the link to the Sugar Perils and Addiction - note: it may be available on the net for 7 days only.  It relates to the amount of sugar we consume on a daily basis, without being aware of the volume and the addiction, and how much weight we can lose in eliminating it from our diet

What do you think about the pros and cons of dextrose vs sugar? (I feel a little hesitant about using it hence the question)

Does anyone already supplement dextrose on a daily basis and what is their opinion? What is your opinion on better alternatives and how to use.

[Frozzie]

sugar is actually worse than fat as it turns into fat...but seriously I stick to everything in moderation...sugar is very bad for you as is caffeine and a whole lot of other things but substitute to me are worse......i wouldnt be worried about replacing sugar just minimising intake and not using substitutes and the less processed the better obviously....cut down the cakes, biscuits, coffees, sweet chocolates etc and eat a healthy diet and you will be fine...  The problem today is too many people eat too much crap, even homemade goodies can be unhealthy.  Why not use agave syrup to replace sugar....and still in moderation.  Blab over lol

[ChanNKids]

I use coconut sugar or rapadura

[Twitterpated]

Loved the blab Frozzie. Just a good deal of common sense and good advice.

[Amanda]

Yep, I agree with Frozzie - it's all a worry somewhere along the line so it's best to be moderate in your intake of anything too yummy.  Supplements and substitutes often seem to come with their own concerns, not all of which are apparent initially.

[Frozzie]

 

[Decadent Dot]

Keep blabbing Frozzie. I am convinced that   "natural unrefined, foods twinned with Thermomix is the way to go.

[obbie]

  I think the more natural, unprocessed, unrefined, fresh, healthy are better.

Alot of the recipes you can cut down the amount of sugar.
I'm with you Frozzie.


Robyn

[Therminator]

I think the recipes in the EDC have too much sugar (ie: from a taste perspective rather than a health/weight perspective).  Pre-Thermomix, I didn't buy/cook with alot of processed foods, but now I can't stand the taste of any of that stuff.
We had jacket potatoes the other night, bacon onion, coleslaw etc, but I put bought mayo on the coleslaw, it was revolting.   
I still use tomato paste and canned tomatoes when I cook, but that will only be until summer and I can make my own.

I wasn't a huge health freak prior to Thermie, and now really only go to the greengrocers and butchers for a weekly shop.

On the odd occasion that I do go to the supermarket, I love looking at other people's trolleys, jars of chicken tonight make me feel ill!!!

[ChanNKids]

I too am big on trying not to use and processed foods. White sugar fits into this category for me... The added bleaches etc make me feel sick. It's why I prefer coconut sugar/ honey/ rapadura. Same for white flour.... My husband and I have an odd habit of looking into other peoples trolleys too lol. 

[Cuilidh]

Gazing into other peoples' trolleys is quite common amongst many of our members - and we all shudder when we see what we used to eat (and even thought tasted great ... at the time!).

[meganjane]

Glad I'm not the only one who rubbernecks at other people's trolleys. I feel so virtuous that mine is mostly filled with vegetables, meat and whole foods.

I always cut down on the amount of sugar in recipes. If it says a cup, I use 2/3. I've tried agave, but not in cakes yet. I find the hidden sugar the real problem - those bought buns have masses of sugar in them and those awful packaged sauces and jars of casserole sauces (Chicken Tonight!!) are loaded with sugar too.

Fortunately, I make my own everything from scratch so am avoiding that extra hidden poison!!

[Chelsea (Thermie Groupie)]

I shop online now and have it delivered (except for fruit and veg from our local shop).  The only part I miss about doing the groceries at the supermarket is looking into other peoples trolleys. I used to feel very proud of my own trolley contents.