Maybe you don't need to hear this, but if you want to feel encouraged to keep to "No Sweets" or would like an extra virtuous glow, read this:
http://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eati ... 48797&jb=0
I think there's a neater way to post that link, but I don't know how.
More encouragement on limiting sugar
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I was more influenced not long before I started No S reading (though I can't find the reference now) that the average sugar consumption in France was only about 15 lbs. a year. I think that stat isn't right, but it sure propelled me at the time. I'm glad now.
But I think your link resonates with a lot more people.
But I think your link resonates with a lot more people.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
This particular stat intrigued me, so I did a quick google search and came up with the following:oolala53 wrote:I was more influenced not long before I started No S reading (though I can't find the reference now) that the average sugar consumption in France was only about 15 lbs. a year. I think that stat isn't right, but it sure propelled me at the time. I'm glad now.
http://sugarontheweb.com/en/article/chi ... -in-France
which covers a bit of the history of sugar consumption in France. It seems the 15lbs. was true during the war years (WWI, WWII).
Currently, and I quote:
That figure seems to include the sweeteners in bought food as well (ie., ketchup or tomato sauce), not merely that bought and used at home.In order to understand the sugar consumption levels of individuals, it is preferable to use data from food surveys performed by INCA (Individual and National Food Consumption Survey) and CREDO (Research Centre for the Study and Observation of Living Conditions).These individual dietary surveys reveal that sucrose consumption was estimated at 25.5 kg per year per inhabitant in 2006, an average of 70 g per day. This sugar is consumed as table sugar and as sugar in sweetened products.
Compare these stats for table sugar and sugar in sweetened products:
The above info I found here: http://www.anneshealthykitchen.com/how- ... o-you-eat/In France, people consume about 5 tablespoons (70g) of sugar per day (official recommendations are a maximum of 3.4 to 4 tbsp). (1)
In Spain, people consume about 8.5 tablespoons (120g) of sugar per day (official recommendations are a maximum of 4 tbsp). (2)
In the U.S., people consume a whopping 11 tablespoons (155g) of sugar per day (official recommendations are a maximum of 9.5 teaspoons or about 3 tbsp).
This has been an interesting diversion....
Vicki in MNE
7! Yrs. with Vanilla NoS, down 55+lb, happily maintaining and still loving it!
7! Yrs. with Vanilla NoS, down 55+lb, happily maintaining and still loving it!
And those are averages. Some people must be eating more and less.
In any case, sounds like less is better. Surprise! But it's not so depressing to face, since I don't feel sugar is my biggest problem anymore.
In any case, sounds like less is better. Surprise! But it's not so depressing to face, since I don't feel sugar is my biggest problem anymore.
Count plates, not calories. 11 years "during"
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
Age 69
BMI Jan/10-30.8
1/12-26.8 3/13-24.9 +/- 8-lb. 3 yrs
9/17 22.8 (flux) 3/18 22.2
2 yrs flux 6/20 22
1/21-23
There is no S better than Vanilla No S (mods now as a senior citizen)
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