17 Is sugar a no-no?
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This article is from the Diet FAQ, by Claudia McCreary cookignnewsletter@chef.net with numerous contributions by others.
17 Is sugar a no-no?
Sugar has gained a nasty reputation over the years largely because it is so
often found in combination with high levels of fat in foods such as ice
cream and pastries. Sugar is also a major source of "empty calories":
calories which are not accompanied by any appreciable nutrient value. In
terms of weight loss or maintenance, sugar is not necessarily objectionable,
provided that you can keep your intake of it down to moderate levels. Since
it is a carbohydrate, it is normally metabolized (burned) by the body
immediately, and is converted to fat only if present in quantities too large
to be used at once. Some people do find that even moderate amounts of sugar
stimulate cravings for yet more sweets, often of the high-fat variety. If
you are one of these people, you may wish to eliminate processed sugars from
your diet, relying instead on the natural sweetness of fruits, vegetables,
and grains.
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