Healthy Snacks
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dieselgrunt said:
172 said:
Lose the diet coke, intensely sweet things cause a release of insulin which turns blood sugar into fat.
Is there any scientific evidence to back this statement up ?https://www.livestrong.com/article/538318-does-asp...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diabetes/ask-the-do...
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/artificial-sw...
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/261179.p...
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20140917/artificia...
Personally I stay away from them as much as I can. Refined sugar has only been part of our diet for about 300 years out of the 200,000 odd thousand years that homo sapiens have been around.
Taking something refined and making it even more so (I release there's some exceptions, e.g. Stevia) and putting it into my body doesn't appeal.
Drink wise, invest in a water bottle that has a small basket in it that you can fill with lemon/lime/orange/strawberries/fresh ginger or even cucumber. Fill the basket with the fruit/whatever of your choice, top uo with water and leave in the fridge overnight. Take to work and top up water as required. You'll enjoy it I promise. The most unlikely one is the fresh ginger but it is surprisingly nice!
NoVetec said:
dieselgrunt said:
172 said:
Lose the diet coke, intensely sweet things cause a release of insulin which turns blood sugar into fat.
Is there any scientific evidence to back this statement up ?https://www.livestrong.com/article/538318-does-asp...
https://www.health.harvard.edu/diabetes/ask-the-do...
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/artificial-sw...
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/261179.p...
https://www.webmd.com/diet/news/20140917/artificia...
Personally I stay away from them as much as I can. Refined sugar has only been part of our diet for about 300 years out of the 200,000 odd thousand years that homo sapiens have been around.
Taking something refined and making it even more so (I release there's some exceptions, e.g. Stevia) and putting it into my body doesn't appeal.
The closest one which was an FAQ from Harvard suggests that it isn't true. Those articles are littered with ambiguities like "may", "could" and "suggests" meaning the data is far from conclusive.
Then you start with the "refined" conspiracy theories and your shoot your credibility in the other foot.
captain_cynic said:
Seems like you didn't actually post any studies.
The closest one which was an FAQ from Harvard suggests that it isn't true. Those articles are littered with ambiguities like "may", "could" and "suggests" meaning the data is far from conclusive.
Then you start with the "refined" conspiracy theories and your shoot your credibility in the other foot.
I said the links contained stuff, not studies.The closest one which was an FAQ from Harvard suggests that it isn't true. Those articles are littered with ambiguities like "may", "could" and "suggests" meaning the data is far from conclusive.
Then you start with the "refined" conspiracy theories and your shoot your credibility in the other foot.
The stuff that I linked to does indeed use ambiguous language. I agree that it is far from conclusive.
Credibility? I don't hitch my horse to one given theory on this subject, I just personally try to stay away from sweeteners and sugar based on my experiences and interpretations of infomation.
How are you defining conspiracy theories in this context? Is it because I used the word refined instead of just sugar?
ETA: Perhaps I should have worded my first sentence better in my first post. What I mean is the consensus is fluid on the subject.
Edited by NoVetec on Monday 21st May 18:10
Edited by NoVetec on Monday 21st May 18:11
I had the same, mid morning snack addictions. What i found was changing to nuts, cashews, pistachios that sort of thing, ok so your trading sugar for salt in a lot of cases but after a few weeks your sugar cravings are gone and you gradually reduce the amount of nuts to zero too which is a lot easier. Fresh apples can fill that spot, pink lady are my favoruite type.
I also try to have eggs for breakfast, they help keep you full for longer, scrambled on their own or poached with a couple of slices of toast.
Oh and no fizzy drinks is probably the best starting point of any diet / lifestyle change. Robinsons apple and blackcurrant cordial is a good stepping point down from fizzy stuff and then finally to just water. find a nice botted one you like and put it in the fridge the night before.
Now my other problem i need to curb, the s
t i eat at lunch. I am struggling to get excited about bringing sandwiches to work each morning. Mcdonalds profits are about to plummet.
I also try to have eggs for breakfast, they help keep you full for longer, scrambled on their own or poached with a couple of slices of toast.
Oh and no fizzy drinks is probably the best starting point of any diet / lifestyle change. Robinsons apple and blackcurrant cordial is a good stepping point down from fizzy stuff and then finally to just water. find a nice botted one you like and put it in the fridge the night before.
Now my other problem i need to curb, the s
t i eat at lunch. I am struggling to get excited about bringing sandwiches to work each morning. Mcdonalds profits are about to plummet.NoVetec said:
ETA: Perhaps I should have worded my first sentence better in my first post. What I mean is the consensus is fluid on the subject.
That’s not really true. Edited by NoVetec on Monday 21st May 18:10
Edited by NoVetec on Monday 21st May 18:11
The studies haven’t found a link but the theory persists in spite of that.
dazwalsh said:
I had the same, mid morning snack addictions. What i found was changing to nuts, cashews, pistachios that sort of thing, ok so your trading sugar for salt in a lot of cases but after a few weeks your sugar cravings are gone and you gradually reduce the amount of nuts to zero too which is a lot easier. Fresh apples can fill that spot, pink lady are my favoruite type.
Agree with the above - nuts are a very satisfying snack, and actually you can easy buy ones with no added salt. The calorific content of them is significant, but at least they are real and make you feel full, unlike sugary stuff.
)NoVetec said:
I said the links contained stuff, not studies.
The stuff that I linked to does indeed use ambiguous language. I agree that it is far from conclusive.
Credibility? I don't hitch my horse to one given theory on this subject, I just personally try to stay away from sweeteners and sugar based on my experiences and interpretations of infomation.
How are you defining conspiracy theories in this context? Is it because I used the word refined instead of just sugar?
ETA: Perhaps I should have worded my first sentence better in my first post. What I mean is the consensus is fluid on the subject.
So no actual science, just "stuff" that seems to be made up and you happen to agree with. Please post some actual, peer reviewed papers that dont use ambiguous language like "may", "could" and "suggests". The stuff that I linked to does indeed use ambiguous language. I agree that it is far from conclusive.
Credibility? I don't hitch my horse to one given theory on this subject, I just personally try to stay away from sweeteners and sugar based on my experiences and interpretations of infomation.
How are you defining conspiracy theories in this context? Is it because I used the word refined instead of just sugar?
ETA: Perhaps I should have worded my first sentence better in my first post. What I mean is the consensus is fluid on the subject.
Edited by NoVetec on Monday 21st May 18:10
Edited by NoVetec on Monday 21st May 18:11
Otherwise, you're just making it up.
grumbledoak said:
There aren't really any healthy snacks. I would have a look at what you eat for breakfast so you don't feel hungry mid morning. Eggs are best.
Disagree with the first part of this. There are plenty of healthy snacks - it's just taking the time to find out what, and then prepare it. A small pot of nuts (plain/unsalted), berries (blueberries, strawberries etc.), along with something like carrot or cucumber sticks and a small chunk of cheese would be perfect for a mid morning snack. Do your research - there's lots of helpful information out there!Eggs for breakfast are the winner though. If I'm not having my 2 (or 3 if I've got a busy day and gym session) Weetabix Protein with banana and blueberries, then eggs (scrambled, poached or boiled) are almost always on the cards.
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