Sugar Free

[NotSoBigBen]

I envy those that can have a 'cheat' day or meal .... For me that's a no no! In a few days I will have been on a very very very low carb high protein diet for 6 months and it has worked for me, besides the associated weight loss I have never felt better. And man I used to love bread, chips, fried food and pasta ....... I don't 'count' anything or weigh it, I'm old enough to know what I should and shouldn't eat.

 

By definition also cut out sugars but I do have sauces occasionally ....

[hayleyearth]

I am intrigued.

 

I checked the site, but cannot find any nutritional info.

 

Any chance you can post a photo of the label?

 

This is the 1st bar type/flavour ("I am healthy") of 4 planned. Because it is a small local company that one started a month or so ago it will take a bit longer to get the other 3 types/flavours on the market... THIS is what the "I am healthy" one contains:

 

I had that pic on my phone. Will post the kjs etc when I get to work and have my bar  

[Cois]

It has been mentioned before, but maybe some have not seen it... And it should get more attention in this thread, and the more people that see it the better...

 

That Sugar Film

 

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3892434/

 

I watched the full film.  Scary as heck...  But still I like some sweet things after a long day with sour people...

[cat-i]

I have quite a bit of load shedding to do myself. My biggest problem is not knowing what to do but following through.

Three issues I have:

1. Satiety.

    I feel full very quickly after a no sugar minimal carb meal but get hungry quickly.

2. Palatibility

   It takes some serious adapting of my tastebuds to take away the longing for that warm 

   bread and sweet jam.

3. Affordability

 

3. About the affordability: My sister has been on Tim Noakes' diet now for over a year - she says her food bill is much less than it used to, simply because she never snacks anymore. I dont' have that much staying power, so been on and off, so can't really comment on cost.

 

2. About the sweet craving: I experimented with various sweet treats, and  now make chocolate brownies with almond flour and xylitol when I get the sweet cravings.

 

Oh and about 1: Although this is not a 'banting' thread, I found that fat make me feel full longer - like double-cream yogurt

[FlyingScot]

No sugar in sauces, no sugar in caramelized onions etc. Only sugar I'm thinking of using is in a recipe for bacon jam... 

 

Bacon...jam...stop the bus and create a new thread for this please. 

[Raydek]

Bacon...jam...stop the bus and create a new thread for this please. 

 

I've heard it is life changing... Yet to experience it though...

 

http://julievr.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Bacon-Jam-1.jpg

[Cargyrl]

Today is the day I started a new challenge, no sugar and no bread. The issue is how much do I cut out, just the bread or all carbs ... I am going for just the yeasty bready things and oh no sugar. 

 

The no sugar is easy peasy, already never drink coffee with sugar, or tea. Never add sugar in any food, but the big but is bread and beer. 

 

Man I am going to miss my beer ... and I am a bread addict. Knowing and doing is two very different things. 

 

I know sugar and carbs are not the best for me, but I like it and want it ... 

[Rocket-Boy]

what do you mean by cutting out sugar?

 

edit: saw your post, so its sugar and sugar containing/added food

 

what about fruit etc which naturally contain high amounts of sugar?

 

ps not trying to be funny, just need some info as I'm looking into weight loss "alternatives"

Not sure if anyone else replied to this, Im lazy to read everything.

Fructose isnt as bad as sucrose and is the main sugar in foods.

Fruit is still good for you so rather keep eating it and avoid other foods that are high in added sugars.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Not sure if anyone else replied to this, Im lazy to read everything.

Fructose isnt as bad as sucrose and is the main sugar in foods.

Fruit is still good for you so rather keep eating it and avoid other foods that are high in added sugars.

Sorry dude.

 

But incorrect.

 

Fructose is actually 50% sucrose and 50% glucose.

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Today I am considering as my "cheat day" given that it's Burger Day. No way am I having a burger without a bun.

 

As for the bread thing - I'm on a slice of low gi seed bread (the small loaf from WW) and an egg for my breakfast. Insofar as intake from bread goes, I think that may be acceptable, though if I find that it's not, I'll drop it and just have 2 eggs instead. 

 

Again, coffee with a splash of milk but no sugar. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Sorry dude.

 

But incorrect.

 

Fructose is actually 50% sucrose and 50% glucose.

yeah, Fructose is the REAL baddy from a sugar perspective. 

 

And HFCS.. High Fructose Corn Syrup is no better. 

[scubes]

I saw That Sugar Film. I have tried to cut sugar out my diet. So many things have sugar in it and it goes by many names. My energy levels spike less now and I feel more alert. My girlfriend cut sugar from her kids' diets which was hard to do and they are less hyperactive now and were before diagnosed as ADD and OCD although visiting grandparents undo all that when they bring in tons of sweets and chocolates. 

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Bacon...jam...stop the bus and create a new thread for this please. 

Unfortunately, as with ANY Jam, there's a HUGE amount of sugar in the recipe. This is for 500g of bacon, and what I'd say eventually gets to 500-700g of jam, and yet there's a whopping 83ml of sugar in the recipe. 

 

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 pounds sliced bacon, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cups finely chopped shallots (from 3 large or 8 small shallots)
• 4 small cloves garlic, chopped (about 1 tablespoon)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/2 cup bourbon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup sherry vinegar
• 1/3 cup packed light-brown sugar

DIRECTIONS

1. Spread half of bacon in a single layer in a large skillet and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until browned, 20 to 23 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Remove fat; clean pan. Repeat with remaining bacon, reserving browned bits and 1 tablespoon fat in pan.

2. Add shallots and garlic to pan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add chili powder, ginger, and mustard and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Increase heat to high; add bourbon and maple syrup. Bring to a boil, scraping up browned bits. Add vinegar and brown sugar and return to a boil. Add reserved bacon; reduce heat to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until liquid reduces to a thick glaze, about 10 minutes.

3. Transfer mixture to a food processor and pulse until it has the consistency of a chunky jam. Refrigerate in an airtight container at least 1 hour and up to 4 weeks.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Only on thebikekakpraathub will you find an anti sugar thread containing a recipe for bacon jam....

[Captain Fastbastard Mayhem]

Sadly, even most of the Paleo friendly recipes have tons of added sugar (through honey, syrup, HFCS or any other sweetener) but this one seems to be a bit better, and be made with something called Rice Malt Syrup (also known as Brown Rice Syrup) which is essentially pure glucose formed by cooking down rice and extracting the glucose, then refining it further. 

 

Ingredients

• 400 g bacon, chopped finely (the finer the chop the better the consistency).
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar.
• 1 large (350g) brown onion, finely chopped.
• 3 cloves garlic, minced.
• 2 heaped tablespoons rice malt syrup.
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger.

Directions   1. Combine all of the ingredients in the base of the slow cooker insert. Cover and cook for 5 hours on low or
3 hours on high, stirring halfway, until bacon is cooked and has collapsed.

2. Remove lid for a further 30 minutes and cook on high until mixture is syrupy and thick. Blitz bacon jam in a food processor to desired consistency, or leave as is and store in an airtight container or sealed jar for
up to 1 week in the fridge. Note

Tricky Tip: This bacon jam is best served fresh, as the fat content will cause it to solidify in cool temperatures. Before serving lightly reheat as much as you need in the microwave or on the stovetop.

[Wayne Potgieter]

Ok boys and girls...be prepared for a lecture. 

 

After about 2 weeks of being TOTALLY sugar and sweetener free, a weird thing starts happening. 

 

Bare in mind that i avoid anything that tastes sweet. Even artificially sweetened products.

 

After the 2 weeks, your palate adjusts and you start noticing amazing flavours that are not sweet related. So where before you had sour, salty, bitter and sweet. Now sour, salty and bitter things start tasting better and more pleasing to the palate. You begin to notice that within these three categories lie an infinite number of flavour profiles.

 

It seems to me that you fine folks are trying to replace the sweetness that you have become accustomed to using other means, i challenge you to drop the word "sweet" from your vocabulary for 1 month and then decide if you even need "sweet" in your life.