According to Charles Inniss, I really need to avoid sugar "like the plague." That's because sugar causes the body to release insulin which is important for storing fat. So the more sugar ingested equals more insulin production which in turn equals more fat storage. So even though I am putting on more muscle, no one can see that because of the fat that is over the muscle. And if I have it over the muscle, I probably also have too much fat around my inner organs as well.
I guess that Special K bar that I had for breakfast this morning is now a no-no. It has 9 grams of sugars in it. The applesauce on the counter has even more - 22 grams per serving. But the apple itself should be fine since it is not processed at all.
What about the yogurt, honey, and walnuts that I had at the Greek Islands Taverna (Ft. Lauderdale) last night? I'll have to search about that. It sure was good. So were the grouper, rice, and vegetables. And let's not forget the best part - true Greek salad. Yummmm!! You know, when I was in Greece, I was very few obese people. And they ate with gusto. Hmmmm....
Some articles to think about:
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/311063/why_you_are_addicted_to_sugar.html
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/26472/sugar_stay_away_from_nutrasweet_and.html?cat=5
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greek_cuisine
http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/meal-planning/snacking/smart-snack-options.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyAging_20080604
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Found a protein bar that I aboslutely love - Pure Protein. It has a huge number of protein grams and very low number of sugar grams. Something like 32 to 7.
Plus, it tastes pretty good and is satisfying.
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