Sugar and carbohydrates, much more toxic than we realize? (smoothie, vitamin, lose weight)

[brava4]

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

You honestly don't realize that our bodies need some fats -and that some fats are good for us?

Unless you want to really aggravate yourself... don't even bother responding to these posts.

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by brava4

Unless you want to really aggravate yourself... don't even bother responding to these posts.

Excellent advice - temporary lapse in judgment!

[Mikala43]

Originally Posted by brava4

Eating low carb/low sugar DOES NOT MEAN YOU HAVE TO EAT HIGH PROTEIN. Why does everyone automatically think that? RESEARCH IT. Yes, there maybe an increase in protein but it doesn't mean high or super high intake. Add good FATS!! Olive oil, nuts, avocado, flax seed, 2% and full fat yogurt and on and on to get your calories in.

Thanks I eat most of that anyway. I did high protein relatively carefully and logged in all my food.

Really, most diets divide up food categories into carbs/protein/fats, if you go low carb you have to raise protein and fats right?

Either way, my body reduces it's inflammation when I go whole grain/fruits/veggies and lower protein.

For me it's either I eat like that or my RA flares wayyyy up.

I'm not really concerned if it doesn't for other people, it's that way for me.

[MaryleeII]

Originally Posted by AnonChick

I saw a Mallard duck last week. Does that mean I eat too much sugar?

Hey, chick, how ya doing?

[AnonChick]

Originally Posted by MaryleeII

Hey, chick, how ya doing?

You quack me up.

[user_id]

Originally Posted by Luckyd609

There are indeed good fats that the body needs in order to be healthy.

Originally Posted by KathrynAragon

You honestly don't realize that our bodies need some fats -and that some fats are good for us?

Yep, the body needs some fat, namely small amounts of the essential fatty acids (LA and ALA). I mention this in my post before the one you're quoting....

But you're ignoring the point, talking about "good fats" is deceptive and one just needs to look at brava4's pst to see that. He talks about "good fats" yet lists foods that contain all the fats...so which one is good? Apparently all are good..... Furthermore, pointing to the fact that the body needs small amounts of the essential fatty acids doesn't demonstrate that there are fats that are "good", which gives people the idea that they can consume them without consequence.

[brava4]

Originally Posted by Mikala43

Thanks I eat most of that anyway. I did high protein relatively carefully and logged in all my food.

Really, most diets divide up food categories into carbs/protein/fats, if you go low carb you have to raise protein and fats right?

Either way, my body reduces it's inflammation when I go whole grain/fruits/veggies and lower protein.

For me it's either I eat like that or my RA flares wayyyy up.

I'm not really concerned if it doesn't for other people, it's that way for me.

That is great that you have found what helps you, what works for you. That is all that matters.

[Ohiogirl81]

Originally Posted by AnonChick

Now, when I "sneak a sip" from my husband's dinner glass of Pepsi, it's as if I just ate a whole package of Pop Rocks in a single gulp. Carbonated cola-flavored sugar exploding on its way down my throat. It's kinda neat. Definitely something I would no longer want to get used to, but it's a nice little treat to have just a sip every couple of weeks.

I'm the same way about Pepsi or Coke. It's fun to drink about a shot-glass' worth every now and then ... and after the sugar hits me, I'm reminded why I no longer drink the stuff!

Originally Posted by Luckyd609

There are indeed good fats that the body needs in order to be healthy.

Agreed. Fats keep our skin supple, and help our brains function properly, among other things.

Originally Posted by Mikala43

I'm not really concerned if it doesn't for other people, it's that way for me.

That's the important part! Whatever works.

[user_id]

Originally Posted by Ohiogirl81

Agreed. Fats keep our skin supple, and help our brains function properly, among other things.

The body only needs relatively small amounts of polyunsaturated fat, namely omega-3 and omega-6. All the others can be synthesized by the body....

[KathrynAragon]

Originally Posted by user_id

Yep, the body needs some fat, namely small amounts of the essential fatty acids (LA and ALA). I mention this in my post before the one you're quoting....

But you're ignoring the point, talking about "good fats" is deceptive and one just needs to look at brava4's pst to see that. He talks about "good fats" yet lists foods that contain all the fats...so which one is good? Apparently all are good..... Furthermore, pointing to the fact that the body needs small amounts of the essential fatty acids doesn't demonstrate that there are fats that are "good", which gives people the idea that they can consume them without consequence.

Ok. I doubt very much that very many people think they can eat a HIGH FAT diet and not gain some weight.

My point is that healthy fats (aka "good fats") IN MODERATION are healthy to eat. For instance, the fat in avocados or in almonds or olives. IN MODERATION. That's the key.