If you watched TVNZ’s Sunday programme last night you might be wondering if you should cut sugar out of your diet. The introduction said that sugar was as addictive as nicotine, and showcased David Gilespe, author of “Sweet Poision” saying that sugar is toxic. With lots of people out there quitting sugar, the question keeps [...]
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Midweek must reads on red meat, alcohol, sugar and fit vs fat
Some interesting mid week reading: Does being fit counteract the health risks of being overweight? Read on to find out - Getting fat but staying fit? Sugar – is it really toxic? A dietitian’s perspective based on fact and research A drink a day – healthy or not? Red meat & processed meat another study [...]
Low GI Sugar – a healthy option?
ugar has been known to have a bad rap in nutrition. Table sugar, which is more officially known as sucrose, has a moderately high Glycemic Index (GI) and is low in nutritional value. Excess sugar can contribute to also weight gain. Chelsea now sell a brand of sugar which low GI. This has been created [...]
Fructose – what you need to know
It seems all sugar is not created equal. Research suggests that a high intake of fructose is associated with increased weight gain and metabolic problems such as insulin resistance (pre diabetes), high blood lipids and high blood pressure. While fructose is fruit sugar, this is no mandate to avoid fruit. In fruit and vegetables, [...]
When Sugar Free isn’t Sugar Free – Your Guide to Sugar part 1
With more evidence emerging that our sugar intakes are too high and it’s causing us harm, there is lots of talk of “sugar free” substitutes and recipes on the market. Lately, I’ve been seeing recipes and statements about foods “sugar free” when really, what it is is a different type of sugar. Here we [...]
How to conquer your sweet tooth
Conquering your sweet tooth can be an ongoing challenge. Sometimes it seems the more sugar you eat, the more you crave it. And we are certainly consuming lots! It’s estimated by some that here in NZ we consume 32 teaspoons of added sugar a day, more than double than that recommended by the World Health [...]
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