I think it is more sugar than carbs, and I’m pointing to Big Sugar.
A few decades ago, Big Sugar duked it out with Big Fat, and Sugar won. Afterwards, low-fat no-fat etc were highly sought after, while everything processed had sugar with “added” sugar.
One can have a diet of healthy fats and oils, very low or zero sugar, with moderate carbs.
> I think it is more sugar than carbs, and I’m pointing to Big Sugar. <
It’s insane how many products include sugar, unnecessary sugar. I guess focus groups are saying things like, “The granola bar that contains 10 grams of added sugar tastes better than the one with 3 grams of added sugar.” Well, yeah.
Thank goodness for labeling requirements. At least now I know what to avoid.
As a side note, I saw a TV ad for ‘Sugar Frosted Flakes’ the other day. The announcer was saying that families should try serving it for dinner!
Carbs are sugar (when they hit the blood stream).
“One can have a diet of healthy fats and oils, very low or zero sugar, with moderate carbs.”
Well, the human body needs sugars...but not ADDED sugars. Natural sugars, such as those found in milk (lactose) and fruits (fructose), are good for one’s health. So are carbs in general. The key is BALANCE. Our bodies need fats, carbs (which includes sugars and fiber), and protein. But, added sugars and syrups are to be avoided.
being obese does not help, but there are other triggers or genetics that come into play.......
...highest rate of diabetes?
The rates of diagnosed diabetes in adults by race/ethnic background are:
14.5% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives.
12.1% of non-Hispanic blacks.
11.8% of Hispanics.
9.5% of Asian Americans.
7.4% of non-Hispanic whites.
Goggle
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It’s not so much ‘sugar’ as it is ‘grandparents’....