Staying away from sugar??

[parker]

Originally Posted by dexterandalana

any sugar substitute with aspertame in it should be avoided. it is cancer causing and is the "food product" that gets the most amounts of serious complaints to the FDA over any other product.

its not a diet for me...it is a way of life. i do eat chocolate once in a while, but on a day to day basis i do not eat any processes sugar products.

fruit is naturally occuring sugars which are better for you, but you still do not want to over do it. watch out for fruit juices since a lot of them have added sugar. juices you make yourself are always a better option especially since ALL comercial fruit juices are pasturized (by law) which depleats almost all nutritional value in the produce...therefore you are basically drinking sugar without the nutrient benefits of a peice of fruit.

Stevia is the "bark" sugar product someone was refering to. stevia IS NOT "sugar" nor is it made from aspertame. it is a naturally ocurring sweet product derived from a plant. it is a better choice for anyone who has diabetes or insulin regulating problems since it does not cause a spike in insulin levels like sugar does.

oh man...i could really go on for a long time about this subject! lol. i have cook books galore for recipes involving no sugar whatsoever. i found when first starting out that nuts and seed help a lot of cravings and keeping a peice of fruit on you at all times in case a sugar craving comes around, you will not cave in and buy candy or chocolate!

ok...i'll stop now...

LOL I just got done snacking on my nuts!!

[chloeandj]

once you cut out sugar you won't crave it. I ate a bunch of junk over the holidays and all the cravings came back until i got back on track. If you need some chocolate, they have pretty good sugar free candies/chocolates. I always buy some when we go to the movie theater so i'm not tempted by the candy and popcorn there.

It's just a way of life for us now for about 1 1/2 years now. I eat mostly whole foods, veggies, meats, eggs, cheese etc. Pretty plain and basic butit is the most healthy lifestyle for us as my husband has diabetes if he doesn't watch his food and weight.

[dexterandalana]

Originally Posted by parker

LOL I just got done snacking on my nuts!!

hehe! i dont leave home without nuts or seeds, a piece of fruit and water!

[parker]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

Thanks.......going to check it out now.

My doctor always tells me that there is no DIET that works...that if there were, there wouldn't be thousands of "diets" out there.......he said I should just eat right.....but where do you start? They make it hard...and give you very little help!

I think I need a lifestyle eating change...so, I am starting w/ sugar!--- and I am on my own!!!

If you google South Beach Diet you can get a lot of sites that tell you the do's and don'ts. The first 2 weeks are the worse but after that you start to incorporate healthy whole grain carbs. A lot less sugar, and no processed foods (at all) Anything with partially hydrogenated (ANYTHING), soybean oil etc is the largest no no. But man I could go on for hours about it. Its a wondeful way of life and I love it.

[Jenn218]

Well, I guess I already started changing my lifestyle because I make sure I watch for any hydrogenated (sp) ingredients....and I watch sodium too!

But...it is really hard w/o help....I think I need to find someone who deals w/ this for a living.....

[Yorkiedaze]

I think if you just eat fresh fruits and veggies and avoid startch and sugars, you will lose all the extras fat really quick and be a lot healthier too.

[parker]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

Well, I guess I already started changing my lifestyle because I make sure I watch for any hydrogenated (sp) ingredients....and I watch sodium too!

But...it is really hard w/o help....I think I need to find someone who deals w/ this for a living.....

If you get the South Beach book it explain and teaches you SO much. I swear I actually need to read it again to freshin' up on all of it. But if you are really serious about it I would go and get it. I think its like $20 or so its really worth it!

[Jenn218]

Originally Posted by parker

If you get the South Beach book it explain and teaches you SO much. I swear I actually need to read it again to freshin' up on all of it. But if you are really serious about it I would go and get it. I think its like $20 or so its really worth it!

Thanks........Is there just that one book? I may see if our library has it too....course, I may need to buy it so I can keep it handy, huh?!

[dexterandalana]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

Well, I guess I already started changing my lifestyle because I make sure I watch for any hydrogenated (sp) ingredients....and I watch sodium too!

But...it is really hard w/o help....I think I need to find someone who deals w/ this for a living.....

talk to a wholistic nutritionist in your area if you think having support will help! im lucky since my fiance is a wholistic health practitioner and focuses a lot on diet and nutrition. i have profesional support for free! (and it comes with hugs and kisses too :P )

southbeach is just one of the sugar free diets out there. there are many many books out there that have a lot of information about living a sugar free lifstyle. one website that i visit often is www.mercola.com he has books also. but my favourite book is called "nourishing traditions" by sally fallon. yum!!!

[Jenn218]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I think if you just eat fresh fruits and veggies and avoid startch and sugars, you will lose all the extras fat really quick and be a lot healthier too.

What about protein?

Is there a list anywhere that tells you what fruits and vegies are the best, which ones to stay away from, different "recipes" for just fruits and vegies, etc?

I like salmon and have bought several of those vac packed fillets (I hope those are good).

I find it hard too, in my house...because DH is all about meat and potatoes, so making several items can be a chore.....he needs to eat healthier too, but boy...he is soooooo stubborn!!!

[parker]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

Thanks........Is there just that one book? I may see if our library has it too....course, I may need to buy it so I can keep it handy, huh?!

Yup just one book! I would buy it to keep handy, I just recently moved and cannot find mine and I really need to get another one! They have a shopping little book as well you can bring with you when your shopping, and he actually made a Cook Book as well. I don't have it yet but I totally want to get it. But like I said I can get you some websites that have the info on it for starters and what not, or if you need any help with it let me know!

[Jenn218]

Originally Posted by dexterandalana

talk to a wholistic nutritionist in your area if you think having support will help! im lucky since my fiance is a wholistic health practitioner and focuses a lot on diet and nutrition. i have profesional support for free! (and it comes with hugs and kisses too :P )

How lucky are you!!! I'm jealous! I know of one that is 1 1/2 away, but last I heard he wasn't taking new patients and I do not think insurance covers that either (which I don't know why).....Does your fiance have a site or anything?

[dexterandalana]

Originally Posted by Jenn218

How lucky are you!!! I'm jealous! I know of one that is 1 1/2 away, but last I heard he wasn't taking new patients and I do not think insurance covers that either (which I don't know why).....Does your fiance have a site or anything?

he will, but i dont think its up yet. www.bodyevolutions.ca is what it will be...he has been to busy helping me with my business that we have put his practice on hold for a while..

it is unfortunate that most natural healthcare is not covered, but if you dedicate a good amount of time to research on the net you will find a lot of helpful information. everyone is different and some diets that work for some, may not work for others...if you do research yourself, you can customize your own "diet" !

[Jenn218]

Originally Posted by dexterandalana

he will, but i dont think its up yet. www.bodyevolutions.ca is what it will be...he has been to busy helping me with my business that we have put his practice on hold for a while..

it is unfortunate that most natural healthcare is not covered, but if you dedicate a good amount of time to research on the net you will find a lot of helpful information. everyone is different and some diets that work for some, may not work for others...if you do research yourself, you can customize your own "diet" !

So true..so true!

southbeach is just one of the sugar free diets out there. there are many many books out there that have a lot of information about living a sugar free lifstyle. one website that i visit often is www.mercola.com he has books also. but my favourite book is called "nourishing traditions" by sally fallon. yum!!!

Thanks for that too! I will look into those as well....I have plenty of time this weekend for research since we have had so much ice here!

Thank you all for your advice thus far......please know that I greatly appreciate it! AND I look forward to hearing more!

[Jenn218]

I found these.....

Three great websites to locate Homeopathic Doctors are:

International Directory of Homeopaths-http://www.hpathy.com/dirhomeopath/index.asp
National Center for Homeopathy- www.homeopathic.org
www.homeopathicdoctor.com