Comments on: Sugar Solutions

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By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 13:40:00 +0000

Erica,

The roll was kind of stale, but I ate it at 5:00pm. I’d probably be really good first thing in the morning.

By: Erica

Erica — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 01:15:00 +0000

How- how was the multigrain starbucks roll? It looks pretty delicious.

By: dc_rd

dc_rd — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:48:00 +0000

“Sugar is sugar is sugar” whoever said this is absolutely correct in how our bodies digest/metabolize sugar in the raw, agave nectar, white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, etc. Its all broken down the same.

I also learned something interesting about agave nectar at a conference recently: it is made up of 70% fructose. While HFCS has been shown to affect your liver/obesity risk in many studies, and the speculation is out about fructose, I think the argument should be made that even while things are “occuring naturally” they might not always be the best for us…just another vote for everything in moderation from me!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:26:00 +0000

definitely want to hear more about what you learned on kicking the sugar!

By: Crissy

Crissy — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:32:00 +0000

don’t knock the diet coke cake! When I was an RA during grad school I would make it for my residents all the time. partially b/c the ingredients cost less than the standard baking and also b/c it has way less calories and b/c i stink as a baker. I prefer using Funfetti mix with diet 7up. Literally mix the 2 things together and pop it in the oven for the same baking time that is on the box. no eggs, no oil.

Thanks for the info on the sugar. I tend to put a splenda in my plain oatmeal every morning to make it a little sweeter but now I am a little freaked out.

By: Tina

Tina — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:04:00 +0000

Allison,

I haven’t heard of a diet Coke cake. It sounds very interesting, but probably not something I’d try.

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:01:00 +0000

Thanks for the reminder about fake sugars. I would rather eat a smaller amount of more natural ingredients then eat a bunch of chemicals. Random question but have you heard of a diet coke cake? Some of my friends make it and it is just a box of chocolate cake mix and a can of diet coke. It comes out as a moist cake but I haven’t tried it since I would be nervous what the baked aspertame could do to the body.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:42:00 +0000

what an interesting workshop! I am curious to hear what you find out about the sugar in the raw as well.

By: Sammie

Sammie — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 12:41:00 +0000

Tina,
Have you ever tried baking with date sugar or agave nectar? Both are supposed to be much better natural sugar alternatives. Thanks for the info on artificial sweeteners, I am soooo glad that I gave that stuff up. I totally agree that you get sweet cravings when consuming that junk.