How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf]

Re:How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf] by amelius on Saturday July 30, 2016 @11:07AM (#12193245)

Yes dropping sugar is the first step. But then after a while, you want to take it further, and you start exercising. And suddenly, you need sugars again!

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Re:How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf] by azdle on Saturday July 30, 2016 @11:37AM (#12193403)

Anecdotally, I completely disagree. I've been eating a ketogenic diet (less than ~20 net grams per day) almost exclusively since May 2013 and have been lifting for the last 8 months and haven't needed for any carbs. While it's possible after a certain level some well-timed carbs can help you lift heavier than without, those won't be the kinds of sugars most people are eating. But, since I'm not looking to become a body builder I'll probably never need to worry about that.

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Re:How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf] by amelius on Saturday July 30, 2016 @03:14PM (#12194267)

Well, you have to admit that a ketogenic diet is something else entirely. That is impressive, I personally don't know any people who could stick to it for such a long time.

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Re:How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf] by tim333 on Saturday July 30, 2016 @11:21AM (#12193322)

You don't need actual sugar. Some carbs that the body turns to sugar perhaps.

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Re:How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf] by NDizzle on Saturday July 30, 2016 @11:15AM (#12193281)

Yeah, sugar from fruit. Not refined sugar.

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Re:How the food lobby fights sugar regulation in the EU [pdf] by chillwaves on Saturday July 30, 2016 @11:39AM (#12193411)

Why do you need sugars?

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