This is a great blog, very helpful information.
One more thing about sugar... remember that all carbs, even "good carbs," metabolize into sugar (more slowly, true, but they still do). So, instead of "sugar habit," I prefer to call it a yearning for sweet taste, which is normal. What mammal doesn't thrill to the taste of sweet berries?
We use Splenda & aspartame, which are safe. The FDA & other countries' health agencies still have big reservations about Stevia. Honey, molasses, etc., are just sugar in another form, and in fact, metabolize more rapidly than table sugar, since they're already in liquid solution.
Remember metabolism’s bottom line: EVERYTHING breaks down to just one of three things: protein, fat, or sugar. Even in wacky theory, what’s the difference if that sugar reaches your liver half an hour later? It will still turn to fat & high blood sugar if there’s too much of it.
At the end of each day, having something sweet to look forward to is what keeps us feeling good...and on our diets. Only... we use the artificial sweeteners. And don't worry, all those notions about safe, artificial sweeteners increasing your cravings for more sweeteners isn't true.
My husband is a cardiologist & I'm an an endocrinologist. We want everyone to get back to health with all our hearts, and wouldn't tell you anything that hasn't been tested & tested for decades by the U.S. & many other countries.
Enjoy the spring,
DB
