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To: Jonty30

“ Sugar is the root cause of most obesity in the world today.”

Absolutely. The misconception among many is that fat leads to fat. The French eat a lot of fat but they are not fat. Insulin is the real culprit. Insulin is triggered by sugar.


38 posted on 07/31/2023 8:28:51 PM PDT by libh8er
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To: libh8er

“The French eat a lot of fat but they are not fat.”

I’m constantly hearing about how the French guzzle butter by the pound but are charmingly svelte, but when I go to France I can’t help but notice that the nicotine consumption particularly among women is approximately quadruple what it is in the U.S. Cigarettes are not only an appetite suppressant but nicotine is also a metabolism accelerant.

Also, it’s a fact that most Europeans walk more than the average American as the typical lifestyle of commuting/shopping is less car-oriented.

I’m not saying sugar consumption differences play zero role, but I suspect sugar’s role isn’t as great as you think.


57 posted on 07/31/2023 9:34:56 PM PDT by irishjuggler
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