Comments on: A spoonful of sugar

By: Nick

Nick — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:19:31 +0000

Yes . . . how do vegetarians explain the existence — the HEALTHY existence, I might add — of Inuit? Please explain to me why the Inuit didn’t die out long ago of massive rates of cancer because of all that undigested protein in their guts?

Need I remind yo that the traditional Inuit diet does not include a SINGLE GRAIN of vegetable matter. Indeed, there is not a single vegetable that grows above the Arctic circle. Could someone please explain that to me? Oh, and while you’re at it, explain Linda McCartney.

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 18:42:26 +0000

I prescribe two eggs and bacon, every day at breakfast time. Preferably from a local farmer who’s animals are pasture fed.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:05:37 +0000

Does it matter what makes up those 50-60 grams of carbs ? or is a carb is a carb is a carb no matter the source? Janet asked how much SUGAR
When looking at a nutrition label, sugars are listed. Is there a recommended sugar amount per meal , in general health. ?
Susan

By: R.L. Navas

R.L. Navas — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 23:06:03 +0000

I’m confused: if 1 teaspoon is maximum we should have in our blood to have normal blood sugar, why am I reading citations of between 0-50 or more grams per day? Also, if a carb is a carb to the body (whether sugar, whole grain, or vegie) then what’s the difference what you eat as long as it meets the maximum carb recommended?? I’ve been following a low-carb diet since the Holidays (was a struggle but I think I gained LOTS less by pushing away from all those sweets and starches), but I’m still confused by what seems like conflicting premises. Thank you.

By: nonegiven

nonegiven — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 18:25:18 +0000

@J. C Mendez

Step away from the bread, eat meat and eggs for breakfast. Bread is not included in a no carb diet. Once you adapt to low carb you shouldn’t feel the need to eat carbs for energy. Wheat is especially bad for raising blood sugar and morning is the worst time for a PWD to eat grains or other starches.

http://www.diabetes-book.com/

By: J. C Mendez

J. C Mendez — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 13:49:22 +0000

HI,

I was diagnosed with type 2 in September. I am very active working out at least five times at week. I am in a no carb diet and lost 20 pounds. I am taking 500 ml once a day of metaformin. However, if I eat a piece of whole wheat bread in the morning I see my levels go up at to 200. I am confused and do not know what to eat in the morning. I need some sort of carb in the Am in order to go on with the day. Thanks.

By: CJ

CJ — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:39:10 +0000

I am petrified. My fasting glucose level was 150 and it was never that high. I do have to admit that I have gained weight and the night before, I had a gathering where soda, cheesecake and the like were served. Could this be an anomaly and I should get it tested again in a few days weeks? I really want to do this on my own and don’t want the jump from no issue right into diabetes.

By: mreades

mreades — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 22:16:32 +0000

It’s a pretty good low carb diet, but a little high in fructose for my taste and unnecessarily focuses on avoidance of saturated fat.

By: mreades

mreades — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 21:49:52 +0000

I hope you mean my hordes of disciples. I’m not hoarding them away in a cupboard somewhere.

By: george

george — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 19:17:05 +0000

I forgot to mention that both tests were fasting morning tests