Do you think it is worth it to cut sugar out of your diet?

[madmisskelly]

Do you see it as worthwhile to cut added sugar totally out of your diet?

By this is mean, no cheat days, no cookies, ice cream, or really, nothing that has any added sugar.

Personally, as someone with a big sweet tooth, it isn't worth it. I wouldn't maintain it and I would hate it. It would just feel like a punishment.

Some people do just fine with it.

However, I can't imagine eating that way the rest of your life.

[madhatters4]

It is absolutely worth it to cut food with added sugars. So things like fruits have natural sugars which are actually really good for you, healthy, and give you tons of energy.

But just because it's worth it doesn't mean it is pragmatic.

I have a major sweet tooth as well. I've recently discovered the trail mix bar at Wegmans. It has partially dehydrated fruit (strawberries, cranberries,etc), yogurt covered raisins. it is actually about the best substitute I've found for candy. I still eat candy or ice cream but I've cut down significantly (by maybe 75% or so) which I think is what is really important.

it is obvious that a diet free for food's with added sugars is really best for you, but it's more about what is feasible for people and so I think just cutting back on the sugary foods is the best thing for most people

[MyNameIsJonas]

Is it worth it to you is the real question ?

I pretty much don't eat any sugar. I consume less than 10 grams a day (usually certain products contain some sugar) but I don't eat sweets. Only on special occasion. I think that its perfectly healthy to have some sugar in the diet with teas, coffee ect... Just not an abundance. I think you should make note of everything you eat for a week then average out how much sugar you are eating. If it's too much make some changes. I substitute healthy sweets like fruit instead of simple carbs and sugar. That may work for you in time.

[vmw2008]

For a period of time as a body cleanse, sure it's a great idea. I've done it before and it's a good way to detox and lose a few pounds rather quickly. In the long-term? No way. I'm just like you and have a sweet tooth. I may not have sweets everyday, but I'll usually have something small every other day or so. I eat very healthy otherwise so I allow myself the "cheats" every once in a while. It's the only way that things become a lifestyle you can maintain forever.

[ManaX]

It would inevitably be healthier, would just have to find a way to add it to your diet in other ways. I could do it and wouldn't find it too hard at all. All about control.

[mulberry]

I'd rather cut carbs, bread and pasta can be pretty blargh when you scale it up with chocolate. But it boils down to - everything in moderation.

[Brady]

If you got cavities like me then yea. I have reduced added sugar a lot. There is Amber Lyn chocolates with no added sugar that Dave's Jubilee sales calling them Belgian sugar free chocolates.

There is also FruitSource bars, FruitSource (they are square bits) and FruitSource strips with no added sugar. Smith's sales FruitSource bars and strips. SuperSavers sells or used to sell the bits and strips. Winco sells FruitSource bars and I don't know if they sell any of the other FruitSource candies. The chocolates and FruitSource candies don't have any harmful ingredients in them that I know of.

If you decide to eat the FruitSource, during brushing put toothpaste first, hydrogen peroxide next then baking soda on your toothbrush to brush away stains on your teeth. That way the peroxide won't get washed away by the peroxide. I also eat peanut butter with no added sugar, (read the ingredients) with milk and once in a while drink pineapple juice.

[ItalianTomatoes]

Not worth it :D I know I like my junk, just don't overdo it! One thing I've found has helped me lose then sustain my weight is cutting down on carbs. (Have a look at this, changed my life tbh link )

[randomcollegedude]

I've done this for the last 5 years, and I think it's totally worth it. But it seems easier for guys, as almost all the girls I know have a sweet tooth, and it might be more difficult for you. I only take complex carbohydrates whenever possible, no sweet drinks, cakes or ice cream (helps that I'm lactose intolerant).

[Aizou]

depends on the cause, if you're looking to get

healthier or lose body fat, any of sugar, fat or salt

could work, and if you really have a sweet tooth like

you said some of the others might be

more merciful on you ^.~

[Maxen92]

I was eating ~600 calories a diet (Nutrilette diet) for about 3 weeks and I consumed no sugar, at all.

It was hard at first but gradually it became easier, however I still had my tea which was the thing I enjoyed the most when I was on it.

[Maxen92]

day*

[islands7]

Buddy showed up one day after a long absence

Looked younger, thinner after just a month or so

What's up with that?

Quit soft drinks

Huh? How would that do it?

I was drinking 12/day

[RedSmartie]

It's definitely important to cut down on sugar, but I would rather weigh 400 pounds all though my 20's than never eat sugar again. I love it too much.

[Prof_Don]

To COMPLETELY cut sugar out the diet...there's no way in hell I'm doing that.

As long as the sugar intake is balanced with the rest of the carb intake in the diet, and I'm keeping phyiscally active, I see no reason to COMPLETELY get rid of it. :)

[backagainagain]

There is nothing beneficial gained from eating added sugar so I say it would be worth it. It is so bad for us. I am working on cutting it out too.

[Theguyoverthere]

Keeping sugar intake at an all time low is great for insulin purposes. Plus, it will help your teeth in the long run.

[ntrdr]

Sugar has been linked to a sh*t ton of health problems, including accelerating cancer

[madmisskelly]

Many things have been linked to cancer at some point in time.

[kheserthorpe]

No. Sugar is a pretty natural product. In small quantities, there's nothing wrong with it. The problem is most people eat far too much of it.

[Prof_Don]

It's added in so many things that aren't even meant to be sweet (such as salad dressing, cured meats), just to make these foods "crack out" your brain and make you crave them more.

[Anonymous]

of course it's worth it in that it's healthier. but I also don't think it's the end of the world if you have one sweet thing a day. if you limit it to that and don't have a diet based around sugar, it's not gonna kill you

[peace-love-couture]

No

I would go insane because of my sweet tooth. I still have to give in every once in a while

[Anonymous]

I think it is. You might have a sweet tooth now, but if you cut it out, you'd go through withdrawl and get over it.

[madmisskelly]

Nah dude, I cut it out for a month and craved it every day.

[3336PS]

everything in moderation

[funkadelic5]

Cheat days, baby.

[Anonymous]

eat fruit