Was there ever really a “sugar conspiracy”?

Re:Was there ever really a “sugar conspiracy”? by manmal on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @07:31AM (#16419840)

I largely agree with you.. sugar has been shown extensively as being downright bad for insulin levels, microbiome, hormone levels in general, and lots of other issues.

White flour (in moderation, and always mixed with fat or protein) can be beneficial though as it’s low in lectins (which damage the gut lining and organs like the kidneys and the brain [1]). One (!) slice of white bread is easier on the body than one slice of full corn bread, if you manage to keep your blood sugar level.

[1]: http://www.krispin.com/lectin.html

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Re:Was there ever really a “sugar conspiracy”? by croon on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @07:41AM (#16419878)

That's a very good point, and you're right. My comment about white flour wasn't intended to suggest replacement with an alternative flour, but to indicate that its effect on blood sugar is almost the same as sugar. Mix it with oil to make a tortilla and its glycemic index lowers to half.

I don't live by it because it's delicious, but I would instead say don't eat bread, there's fiber to be had in vegetables.

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Re:Was there ever really a “sugar conspiracy”? by JCFalkenberg on Tuesday February 20, 2018 @11:49AM (#16421721)

'One (!) slice of white bread is easier on the body than one slice of full corn bread...'.

A. By what metrics are you measuring 'easier on the body'.

B. What corn bread and what white bread?

I'm somewhat skeptical of this as a generic claim, though since it will very much depend on the recipe used (for both kinds of bread), it's certainly probable in many cases.

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