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Post by fen on Jun 24, 2008 7:19:27 GMT -5
Ok, I'm confused about sweeteners. Obviously man-made chemical sweeteners are bad, probably for anyone. And refined white sugar isn't great either, again probably for anyone.
But I'm wondering why date sugar and maple syrup and brown rice syrup are ok, when evaporated cane juice and honey are not. They are all natural, mostly unrefined sweeteners. To the best of my understanding, they all have basically the same amount of calories and basically all act the same way on our blood sugar...
I want to do the diet and I want to do it right, but I'm really confused about this. If anyone could explain the logic behind this, I would really appreciate it!!
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Post by JackMcFarland on Jun 24, 2008 7:32:08 GMT -5
I'm honestly not sure?? But, I loveeee honey, and it has become almost a cure all for me. I've done some research on it, and while it feels great on a sore throat, it also reduces my allergies! Instead of using white/bleached/refined sugar, I use honey to sweeten. I can see why your confused though - what's the different between maple syrup and honey?? (Besides the obvious!)
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Post by cherry on Jun 24, 2008 7:48:33 GMT -5
There are certain chemicals within them that are irritants to endo, is the short answer. I love honey too and it certainly is good for a number of things, like in a facepack (mmm honey and oat facepack, put it on your face or eat it?!) In my honest opinion, maple syrup is revolting
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Post by JackMcFarland on Jun 24, 2008 8:31:13 GMT -5
It's just weird how... honey, one of the most natural foods (unless, of course you're a vegan) also contains chemicals. I do know the honey and other things i.e. syrup can be exposed to chemicals. :\ Eh. I'm not a HUGE fan of maple syrup, either. Honey, though.... I eat it right off the spoon
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Post by lmk1019 on Jun 24, 2008 9:38:39 GMT -5
i really dont know that answer, but my grandma used to swear by honey. everyday she would drink a glass of honey and vinegar (gross, i know). But she did live to 95 with no health problems until she passed. Her was completely in her mind and still went bowling. you hear all these good things, but i have no idea why
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Post by fen on Jun 24, 2008 12:59:36 GMT -5
So just to clarify, there are certain chemicals in cane sugar and honey that are inflammatory? But brown rice syrup and maple syrup are safe?
What about dried fruit? I seem to have trouble with dried fruit (mmm - love those Lara bars!) but I wasn't sure if it was from the sugar content or just my touchy digestive system.
Thanks for all of your input!
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Post by ouchy on Jun 24, 2008 13:34:27 GMT -5
I just use stevia.
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Post by fen on Jun 24, 2008 14:08:27 GMT -5
I can't use Stevia - I'm allergic to ragweed and it's in the same family - it makes my eyes itch like crazy
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Post by ouchy on Jun 24, 2008 14:18:09 GMT -5
^OOOH. That sucks!
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Post by Tammy on Jul 22, 2008 0:59:12 GMT -5
Hello all! I am new to this endo diet, so I was hoping that someone out there could help me with some clarity. What types of sweeteners are allowed? Agave nectar? Date sugar? Maple syrup? Brown rice syrup? Dried cane juice? Just wanting to know my perimeters. Also, I understand the no wheat, but what about spelt? Kamut? Buckwheat? Is eating gluten-free necessary or is mostly gluten-free ok? I'd rather buy regular oats as opposed to the gluten-free kind, and baking is so much easier with spelt. Anyway, any feed-back would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks!!!!
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Post by StephanieDU4 on Sept 3, 2008 12:00:08 GMT -5
I also read to stay away from honey, I bought Stevia and it doesn't taste great, Blue Agave nectar is really tasty and light but not sure it's acceptable. Both can be found at Trader Joe's or Whole Foods Market. My common sense tells me to stay away from all sweeteners...better just to get used to a bland diet...I've changed my eating habits for the last months and down 7 pounds from 180 to 173...and counting. Oatmeal with blueberries and flaxseeds in the morning, tuna with hummus for lunch (no bread), a little bit of yogurt (I know, i am supposed to stay away from dairy though), and fish, grilled chicken, turkey with quinoa or veggies, brown rice or brown rice pasta, lots of berries every chance I get, salads, nuts...
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Post by MustangGtGirl on Mar 29, 2012 18:11:03 GMT -5
Hi, All this about Endo is new to me. Can someone explain to me why foods can agrivate it. I have been having a problem keeping down pretty much anything. For the last two weeks ot seems like no matter what I eat it does not stay down long. I tried apple sauce today and so far I am ok but my stomach is bothering me.
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Post by loveshoes on Mar 29, 2012 19:09:49 GMT -5
Hi, All this about Endo is new to me. Can someone explain to me why foods can agrivate it. I have been having a problem keeping down pretty much anything. For the last two weeks ot seems like no matter what I eat it does not stay down long. I tried apple sauce today and so far I am ok but my stomach is bothering me. Hi Kimmie! Foods play a big role with our bodies because we have alot of inflammation in our bodies. There are so many foods are contribute to pain/inflammation so that is why alot of us try to stick to the endo diet strictly or as much as possible. Endo is fueled my hormones and estrogens and some foods cause these levels to be higher which them causes a viscious cycle. I'm sure the other ladies will chime in but I'm completely Gluten free/wheat free, no red meat, very little dairy if any, I try to stick to almond milk or coconut milks. You can dig around the board, there are alot of threads about diet in that area of the board - please take a look, there is a ton of information on the board that can hopefully be useful to you!
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Post by loveshoes on Apr 13, 2012 13:45:36 GMT -5
Since I’m still new to the endo diet and still trying to eliminate certain things – how does the sugar thing work – I thought it was just white sugar and brown sugar adding it to foods, pretty much all foods have sugars in them – I took your advice and bought some raw honey from whole foods though I think once the farmers markets open for spring/summer I’d like to find local raw honey ( is raw and creamed the same? ) and then I bought some agave. It’s a challenge but I’m trying so hard. I sure love the bobs red mill GF steel cut oats! So worth the long cooking time IMO – YUM!
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Post by hellsbells on Apr 13, 2012 14:17:09 GMT -5
We have a couple of threads around somewhere specifically for sugar
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