Sugar

• is there any benefit to cutting out refined sugar over other types of sugar?

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• Are there energy drinks that contain less sugar than soda, but are not "sugar-free"?

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• Is date syrup without added sugar as bad as refined sugar?

  Or is it still better, even when the dates are pressed?

• Can somebody explain to me about carbs turning into sugar in your gut?

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• Any kind of black coffee without sugar or cream will not break fasting?

  How about zero sugar energy drinks? As long as they have no sugar in it, fasting is not broken by drinking them?

• Word to the wise: the black iced coffee option on the Starbucks app defaults with sugar syrup 🙄

  That’s not how I like to break my fast 😂

• How to know if the sugar amount on the package means added or it's own?

  I got this peanut butter. It says 4 grams of sugar per 100grams. How do I know if this is added sugar or the natural sugar that peanuts have? Some peanut butters do say they are without added sugar. But does it mean...

• Low blood sugar after 2.5 days fasting

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• Sugar hangover? How long to get them

  Have you heard of sugar hangovers to ever happen the next day?

• Is coconut sugar healthier than other sugars?

  There seems to be a big hype around coconut sugar and companies let it appear to be healthier. What's your opinion?

• Is probiotic supplements still useful when eating fast-food and sugar here and there?

  Or do u need a super clean diet on them?

• Do sugar alcohols really cancel out carbs?

  I saw on this keto granola my dad bought where it said carbs minus sugar alcohols equals net carbs. That made me kind of curious about it. And if this is really true then what if I drank a Diet...

• Low blood sugar

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• How can there be “additional sugars” if it’s not part of the ingredients?

  Bought raw organic honey from Trader Joe’s. I notice the ingredients only list honey, but if you look at the nutrition facts it says: Total Sugars 17g (Incl. 17g Added Sugars). What does this mean?

• Do you measure your blood sugar as soon as waking up, or before the end of your fast?

  If I do 18:6 IF and my first meal is at 14:00, would it be better to take the blood glucose test after waking up, or before having the first meal?

• What are people's thoughts on Erythritol as a substitute for sugar?

  I just bought some Erythritol to add to my coffee instead of sugar or other sweetener. I find it makes my coffees more bitter. Does anyone else have this experience?

• What is more inflammatory: gluten, sugar, or dairy?

  What is more inflammatory: gluten, sugar, alcohol or dairy?

• what to do to overcome sugar cravings?

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• Question on added sugars

  I have noticed that all labels have a daily value % for added sugars. Does this mean as long as you don’t go over the daily value limit for added sugars you are ok? Or should DV% for added sugars...

• Does eating high fibre foods before high glycemic meals help minimize blood sugar spikes?

  Does eating high fibre foods before high glycemic meals help minimize blood sugar spikes?

• Sugar free coffee mate

  Hi, I’m new here and was wondering how you feel about Coffee-mate Sugar Free creamer. Will this break my 18:6 completely?

• What are the benefits of cutting out sugar ?

  The extra sugar, like the one you add to coffee, or consume in chocolate and sweets.

• How Much Sugar Do you have in a day? (Including from Fruit)

  Just very curious about approximately how much sugar people are consuming in a day - from all sources, including sugar. Thank you!

• Will lemon water (without sugar) break my fast?

  Same as the title.

• Would natural sugars in fruit cause the same ‘crashing’ effect that processed sugars cause?

  Sorry if it’s already been asked before.

• Why are nut butters with added sugars so demonized

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• Is it better to make cakes with sweetener vs sugar?

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• Does freezing fruit change the natural sugar to a processed/free sugar?

  Hello sub! So I understand that sugar/fructose is not great for the body. However, from what I had read, it's ok in fresh fruit due to the fiber. However, when it's in the form of fruit juices, or dried fruit,...

• Tested blood sugar… prediabetic?

  Hi! I have been fasting for almost 24 hours and I just tested my blood sugar and it was 107. According to google, this means I’m prediabetic…. Is this true? Do you have any advice on what to do next?...

• Sugar free preserves

  I am looking at sugar-free preserves label and it lists 10 calories per serving, but 5g carbs. Something isn't adding up to me, can someone help clear this up?

• Question about added sugar

  The nutrition label says 0 grams added sugar but sugar is in the ingredients list. It doesn’t say less than 1 gram, it clearly says 0. I just want to know is it a mistake, a lie, or are they...

• Low blood sugar?

  I'm interested in starting fasting but I have regular issues with hypoglycemia. How do you lovely folks keep your blood sugar managed while fasting for prolonged periods of time?

• Maximum recommended intake of 'total sugars' (not added sugars)

  The AHA sugar recommendation is that men should consume no more than 9 teaspoons (36 grams or 150 calories) of added sugar per day. The AHA and other organisations do not appear to offer much advice on total sugars. Is the current...

• Ribena sugar free ok for IF?

  Warm ribena is a god send during the cold autumnal months and is also helping get me through 18/6 fasting, however I don't know enough about if it would be triggering my insulin/blood sugars and if that will take me...

• Being sugar conscious about packaged fruit juices.

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• 7 day water fast dangerously low blood sugar

  Hi all, please offer an experience or advice you have. I’m on day 7 of an extended 40 day waterfast and I’m in the hospital with dangerously low blood sugar. To my knowledge I’m not diabetic but I’m wondering how...

• Food tracker that includes ADDED sugar?

  I’ve been using/enjoying the Lose It app for a few months but am frustrated that it only shows total sugars, not added sugars. Is there an app you’d recommend that breaks out added sugars from all sugars? Ideally it allows...

• using torani sugar free vanilla syrup

  this contains acesulfame potassium and Potassium Sorbate is this okay to have while fasting? i saw on this reddit that too much potassium is harmful, so does this count? i have a decaf coffee with this syrup in it while...

• Nutrition Label says 8g of sugar, but only 15 calories. Is it lying?

  I was buying Hoisin sauce and noticed a label (Lucky Foods Organic Hoisin Sauce) that said it had 9g of carbohydrates (8g of sugar) per 1Tbsp serving (8g of sugar), but at the top of the label is said 15Cal....

• 96 hours in and low blood sugar?

  2.7mmol/48mg/dl right now. My normal range is on the lower end, too, just to say (4.1-4.4 or 94-100) I seem to recall someone somewhere mentioning under 2.8/50 is dangerous while fasting but not sure on the accuracy. I do feel fine...

• It's official... sugar really is a drug

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• Daily sugar intake

  MyFitnessPal says I can have up to 80g of sugar but is that natural, added or both? Does natural sugar count towards your overall sugar intake?

• will 2 1/2 tsp brown sugar effect ketosis?

  I am alright going days without food but a cup of black tea + milk + brown sugar has been a part of my daily routine for a long time. Is it possible for me to have one cup of...

• Are pre packaged fruit cups with no added sugar as healthy as fresh fruit?

  I’m talking specifically about del monte fruit cups, but in general are fruit cups as healthy as fresh fruit if they don’t have added sugar?

• Books on diet, exercise, and blood sugar?

  Can anyone recommend a good book on the science and management of blood sugar?

• OMAD + DRY JANUARY = SUGAR CRAVINGS!

  How bad is it to eat a healthy meal and then eat a pack of MM’s or Soda? Does it pretty much cancel the hard work you put in that day? I burned over 900 calories today too. I just...

• Will French vanilla coffee with no cream or sugar break my fast?

• What’s a normal blood sugar when doing extended fasting?

• latte without sugar

  Will latte without sugar break my fast?

• Fiber's Effect on Sugar Metabolization

  Hello r/nutrition! I have a question about fiber consumption as it relates to sugar metabolization. To protect the liver, does fiber need to be consumed simultaneously with the sucrose (e.g. fruit)? Is it just as beneficial to have a high fiber...

• Does honey have less calories than sugar for the same sweetening power?

  So if I do a blind test on two cups of coffee, one with sugar and one with honey - which one has less calories?

• Would soaking chia seeds in fruit juice effect how we process the high sugar content

  Sorry if this is a dumb question. I know that drinks like apple juice are considered unhealthy because of the high sugar content with no fiber, but what if you were to soak chia seeds in 100% apple juice? You...

• does low sugar / sugar free mean low carb aswell?

  I'm kinda confused and I'm researching it trying to understand.

• Saturated fat and sugar in chobani. Is it problematic?

  Seen a recurring theme that saturated fat and sugar can be some of the biggest problems- food wise. So I'm curious to ask- what do you all think of Chobani yogurt? Thanks

• How much sugar can your body process per hour?

  I’m finding anywhere from 20g to 60g per hour for both fructose and glucose but would love more details and specifics. From what I understand consuming more sugar than your body can process in any given time (based on insulin response)...

• Question regarding added sugar

  Hi all! I have a question regarding sugar, as it’s something I am trying to cut down on as I know eating well while intermittent fasting is important. When I am trying to cut down on sugar, should I solely be...

• Confused about blood sugar at 36 hours

  I’m currently fasting in an effort to get myself back into ketosis after a break. I’m at 36 hours, and was hoping to be able to break my fast soon. I just check my blood sugar after an intense workout...

• Frustrating instant coffee with hidden sugar

  Quiet frustrating when instant coffee rises the blood glucose levels. Found it happening when drinking some brands of instant coffee that is not supposed to contain sugar. Anyone else here experiences the same. It looks like I have to go back to just...

• Why do xylitol chewing gums lose flavour much faster compared to other sugar free gums?

  I used to chew gums sweetened with artificial sweeteners but was told they may be just as bad as sugar so switched to xylitol gums because they don't have bad side effects like other sweeteners but so far I have...

• Does added sugar cause fat gain in belly?

  I have read on multiple sites that sugar causes fat gain especially in the belly area. But isnt fat distribution mainly determined by your genes? I know that sugar spikes insulin but does that mean that excess calories will be stored...

• can you drink sugar coffee everyday during a 40 day waterfast please reply fast

• What is the verdict on low/zero sugar monk/stevia drinks like Owyn, Iconic, and Super Coffee?

  ​ Are these safe? Any downsides? ​ Owyn Monk fruit 230 calories 7g Fiber 35g Protein 7g Total carbs [https://liveowyn.com/](https://liveowyn.com/) ​ Iconic Protein Monk fruit 230 calories 7g Fiber 20g Protein 8g Total carbs [https://www.drinkiconic.com/](https://www.drinkiconic.com/) ​ Super Coffee Monk Fruit & Stevia 200mg Caffeine 80 calories 2g Fiber 10g Protein 4g Total carbs [https://drinksupercoffee.com/](https://drinksupercoffee.com/)

• Drank Rum & Coke yesterday and my blood sugar is at normal levels today

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• Do sugar free drinks stop autophagy?

  Hi, I’ve done a couple of extended fasts but I would like to fast for longer. I’ve read on here that sugar free drinks such as Diet Coke and flavoured water are allowed when fasting and I think that would...

• Blood sugar question

  Is it normal to have 104mg of blood sugar after a 17 hours fast? I don't exercise at all and work from home.

• Are sugar free energy drinks "dirty fasting"?

  Thanks

• How does no sugar chocolate affect the diet?

  Are there chocolates that are zero sugar, does that mean that the person could easily eat them every day, without causing fat accumulation or harm in the gym?

• How do you fix waking up at night (due to lower blood sugar) with longer fasts (1-2days)?

  I have no issues with long fasts at all while I’m awake. I can do 18, 24, 36, 48 hours. But I do notice that when I go to sleep, my cgm indicates that my blood sugar does dip below...

• What food item spikes blood sugar the most?

  I once read corn starch spikes blood sugar levels higher than sugar? Is it true? And so yea that got me curious which food item spikes the most Like who's on the top?

• Day 2 of water fast, I licked something with sugar but spit it out, will it disrupt the benefits?

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• Does unsweetened almond milk have naturally occuring sugar?

  The question is probably dumb and exposes my ignorance, but I'm trying to find good alternatives to better my teeth health and I'm a little paranoid. Looking at the ingredients, it looks like there's no **added** sugar. But is there...

• Clarifying chewing sugar free gum with my own experience

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• Which in excess is worse when trying to lower body fat %, sugar/added sugar or sodium?

  Which in excess is worse when trying to lower body fat %, sugar/added sugar or sodium?

• What do you do about sugar cravings?

• Sugar Free Cordial Allowed?

  Hey guys, I’m just starting IF for the second time, really got on well with it last time but fell off the bandwagon during lockdown 1/2 so getting back on. One thing I struggled with was water intake, I just don’t drink...

• Blood Sugar on day 4

  I'm currently on day 4 of Dry Fasting and my blood sugar number is 86. Normally my blood sugar would be in the low 70s when I do water fast on day 3. I'm guessing dry fast affect the cortisol....

• How to read food labels for added sugar?

  When it comes to fruits, I get it. Example: Bananas — per 100g: carbohydrate 20.3g of which sugars 18.1g. Obviously naturally high in sugar and no added sugar here. But what with products containing various ingredients? Example: Carrot and coriander soup — per 100g:...

• Does blood sugar spike caused by exercise have any affect on fast?

  Today is day 30 of 18:6ish for weight loss and I’m down about 10#. I was curious what my blood sugar was doing and started checking. Shortly after working out I see a spike from ~75 to almost 100! Within...

• Sugar alternative

  Is there ANY sugar alternative that is ok for AM fasting??

• When is the best/least bad time during me feeding window to consume sugar?

  I really like sugar. I'm gonna eat candy. I know it's not ideal, but it's my thing. That said, is there a less bad time in my feeding window (I'm currently 100% on 18:6) that I should try to...

• The case for eating only meat and never eating sugar?

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• Sugar Free Red Bull

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• skipping meals if blood sugar high

  I recently found that my baseline blood glucose level is high (potentially pre-diabetic). Takes a long time after a meal to drop below 100mg/L. I started skipping meals until my glucose level dropped below 100mg/L and that pretty much boils...

• Can sugar be eaten together with alternative sweeteners at the same time?

  Let's say fruit yoghurt that has sugar in it but then topped with a sugar free granola (sweetened with other alternatives like stevia) This might be stupid but I wanted to know if it matters or if it would have...

• Added sugar in GT Classic vs. Synergy Trilogy Kombucha

  Does anyone know why of the 16 grams of sugar in GT's Classic Trilogy kombucha, all are added sugar whereas none of the 12 sugars in GT's Synergy Trilogy kombucha are added sugars? Also, anyone know why there's...

• Are there any nutritional differences between honey & sugar?

  I always hear that honey is used to treat wounds whenever I research this. I don’t have a wound and can’t see how this has anything to do with nutrition. Not to mention you aren’t consuming the honey to heal...

• How do you avoid getting a low blood sugar when fasting for extended periods (i.e. 24+ hours)?

  I have been intermittent fasting using the 16:8, 18:6, and 20:4 method consistently for some time. I find that if I fast for longer than 20 hours I get low blood sugars (cold sweats, dizziness, head rush/vision goes black when...

• Is it unhealthy to eat carbs and sugars while you are intermittent fasting?

  Very new to this and I want to do this process correctly for my own health and benefits. Keep in mind that I am not specifically trying to loose weight, I just want to do this the right way. Feel...

• Fiber Mediates the Effects of Sugar

  I've been reading up on how sugar and fiber interact in the gut. It seems like in fruits, the natural fiber pretty much neutralizes any harm that might be done by the sugar. Is this also true of, for example,...

• Question about added sugars

  Hi, folks. I had a quick question about added sugars. If I’m looking at a nutrition label with 11 servings, would the total sugars 15g (with 15g added sugars), be calculated by multiplying 15g by 15? Or would 15g be...

• Does lowering added sugars even if you ingest sugar within standard guidelines have more benefits?

  Say you're getting at most 7-8% of your calories from added sugars which is within almost all standards for a healthy individual. Does lowering it to say 5% or giving it up altogether have any proven extra benefits? Whether in your...

• What’s the lowest I should let my blood sugar go when testing it while fasting?

• Black coffee and green/black tea without sugar allowed during water fast?

• Glycemic index vs total carbs and impact blood sugar spikes

  How do glycemic index and total carb content of foods interact when it comes to post meal blood sugar spikes? Let's say I eat a bowl of white rice vs two bowls of oatmeal. Assuming rice and oatmeal have the...

• Sugar levels

  I have been doing intermittent fasting since 7/10/22 and am still trying to get my bearings. After a couple days my body adjusted to the 16/8 and I easily do 18/6 most days. My ending time is consistent but depends...

• Danger of Excess Sugar Intake (Help Needed)

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• The new Dr Pepper has 78% added sugar. Am I reading the label wrong?

  It seems like they’re dissolving 20% of their product in sugar and marketing it as soda

• If you quit sugar from where will your blood be supplied with sugars necessary to not die

  Should I stop sugar by fruits also ? This is a loosing fat question

• Is it possible to eat sugar and still lose body fat if in a calorie deficit?

  So for example, could someone eat say 10% of their calories in just added sugar daily whilst on a cut, or do they risk adding on body fat again even in a calorie deficit? As a followup question, when on a...

• IF paired with no carb or sugar

  Has anyone done IF with a more keto style meal diet? What’s your opinions on this? Is it more beneficial then to add bad carbs and added sugars? So far I have been doing this style and feel great. I...