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Or is it still better, even when the dates are pressed?
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How about zero sugar energy drinks? As long as they have no sugar in it, fasting is not broken by drinking them?
Thatās not how I like to break my fast š
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...
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Have you heard of sugar hangovers to ever happen the next day?
There seems to be a big hype around coconut sugar and companies let it appear to be healthier. What's your opinion?
Or do u need a super clean diet on them?
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...
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Bought raw organic honey from Trader Joeās. 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?
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?
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, alcohol or dairy?
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I have noticed that all labels have a daily value % for added sugars. Does this mean as long as you donāt 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?
Hi, Iām new here and was wondering how you feel about Coffee-mate Sugar Free creamer. Will this break my 18:6 completely?
The extra sugar, like the one you add to coffee, or consume in chocolate and sweets.
Just very curious about approximately how much sugar people are consuming in a day - from all sources, including sugar. Thank you!
Same as the title.
Sorry if itās already been asked before.
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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,...
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 Iām prediabeticā¦. Is this true? Do you have any advice on what to do next?...
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?
The nutrition label says 0 grams added sugar but sugar is in the ingredients list. It doesnāt say less than 1 gram, it clearly says 0. I just want to know is it a mistake, a lie, or are they...
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?
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...
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...
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Hi all, please offer an experience or advice you have. Iām on day 7 of an extended 40 day waterfast and Iām in the hospital with dangerously low blood sugar. To my knowledge Iām not diabetic but Iām wondering how...
Iāve 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 youād recommend that breaks out added sugars from all sugars? Ideally it allows...
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...
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....
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...
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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?
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...
Iām talking specifically about del monte fruit cups, but in general are fruit cups as healthy as fresh fruit if they donāt have added sugar?
Can anyone recommend a good book on the science and management of blood sugar?
How bad is it to eat a healthy meal and then eat a pack of MMās 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 latte without sugar break my fast?
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...
So if I do a blind test on two cups of coffee, one with sugar and one with honey - which one has less calories?
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...
I'm kinda confused and I'm researching it trying to understand.
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
Iām 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)...
Hi all! I have a question regarding sugar, as itās 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...
Iām currently fasting in an effort to get myself back into ketosis after a break. Iām at 36 hours, and was hoping to be able to break my fast soon. I just check my blood sugar after an intense workout...
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...
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...
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...
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Hi, Iāve done a couple of extended fasts but I would like to fast for longer. Iāve read on here that sugar free drinks such as Diet Coke and flavoured water are allowed when fasting and I think that would...
Is it normal to have 104mg of blood sugar after a 17 hours fast? I don't exercise at all and work from home.
Thanks
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?
I have no issues with long fasts at all while Iām 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...
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?
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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...
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Which in excess is worse when trying to lower body fat %, sugar/added sugar or sodium?
Hey guys, Iām 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 donāt drink...
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....
When it comes to fruits, I get it. Example: Bananas ā 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 ā per 100g:...
Today is day 30 of 18:6ish for weight loss and Iām 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...
Is there ANY sugar alternative that is ok for AM fasting??
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...
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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...
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...
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...
I always hear that honey is used to treat wounds whenever I research this. I donāt have a wound and canāt see how this has anything to do with nutrition. Not to mention you arenāt consuming the honey to heal...
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...
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...
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,...
Hi, folks. I had a quick question about added sugars. If Iām 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...
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...
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...
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...
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It seems like theyāre dissolving 20% of their product in sugar and marketing it as soda
Should I stop sugar by fruits also ? This is a loosing fat question
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...
Has anyone done IF with a more keto style meal diet? Whatās 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...