Sneaky Sources of Sugar

Remove hidden corn from your diet. It goes well beyond high fructose corn syrup and processed corn ingredients such as dextrose, corn syrup solids, and corn based sweeteners. Eliminate these products from your diet by removing junk food from your cabinets and become a healthier and leaner you!

The thing is, bread, crackers, salad dressing, ketchup, yogurt—they all contain added sugar, so you may not even realize how much of the sweet stuff you’re consuming.

Check out these sneaky sources of sugar for more info on some of the surprising places you’ll find it!

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What Happens When You Mix Pepsi and a Hard Boiled Egg?

As my challenge continues to get some of you to STOP (or atleast decrease) your soda consumption…this just might do the trick;-)  This came across my desk and I have to share it…

This is a guest blog post by  Lisa Cain,  Ph.D

Most of the discussion on drinking soda has focused on high fructose corn syrup and its detrimental effects on blood sugar and weight.  But, what about your teeth?

Today, we are taking a page from a kindergarten teacher’s playbook.  This teacher uses a very visual experiment to help her class of 5 year olds understand what happens to teeth when you drink soda.

I have heard that if you immerse a baby tooth in Coke it will dissolve in 24 hours.  I checked into this myth and it isn’t true.  What IS true is that soda contains acid that will dissolve the enamel of teeth over time.

Our experiment is simple.  Take a hard boiled egg and immerse it in Pepsi or Coke for 24 hours and analyze your result.

My, what pretty teeth you have Red Riding Hood!

Well, look at that!  The obvious conclusion for the 5 year olds is that you need to brush your teeth.  They take toothbrushes and scrub all the color off the egg to mimic brushing their teeth.

But, what does this experiment mean for us grown ups?  Well, I found a study that concluded that prolonged exposure to soda can lead to significant tooth enamel loss.

From the article: The erosive potential of colas is 10 times that of fruit juices in just the first three minutes of drinking.

I doubt this is going to surprise anyone that the powerful combination of sugar, acid, and artificial color isn’t great for your teeth.  Back in my post on Monster Energy drinks, I reported that a kid had over 15 areas of decay on his teeth from drinking Monster.  The parents had a $6000 dental bill.  YIKES!

My suggestion is to treat soda like a treat.  Don’t drink it very often and when you do – brush your teeth soon after you drink it.

Please share this post with your soda drinking family, friends, and co-workers.  It might help them kick their habit.

Lisa Cain, Ph.D. writes about healthy snacks on Snack-Girl.com. She is a  published author, mother of two, and avid snacker.

Sugar Addiction – Are You Addicted to SUGAR?

With the average American diet coming from sugar (AKA corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, syrup solids, malt syrup, just name a few), sugar addiction is no joke.  It is a very real thing that is sending 20 year olds into diabetic shock, 30 years are having heart attacks, and just about everyone is plagued by extreme fatigue and body weight issues.  So where should we begin to tackle this topic so you do not become a victim…

SIGNS OF SUGAR ADDICTION

A few symptoms and health conditions that are associated with sugar addiction include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep problems, sinusitis, irritable bowel syndrome, high cholesterol, hypertension, heart disease, yeast infection, ADHD, depression, and anxiety.  For some of you, to hit it home the hardest, sugar triggers the release of excess insulin.  What does this mean to you? Increased insulin turns calories into fat.

WHAT TYPE OF SUGAR ADDICT ARE YOU?

TYPE 1: Hooked on “Energy Loan Shark” Drinks.

You are always exhausted and hooked on caffeine and sugar to get you going.  Good news is, sometimes all you need to kick this habit and get back to “normal” is improve nutrition, sleep, and exercise.  Who would have thought!

TYPE 2: Feed Me Now Or I Will Kill You.

Your adrenal glands are exhausted!  Life’s stress has got you irritable when hungry and you crash under stress. It is important to treat adrenal exhaustion and it’s a big topic.  For this, we need to focus on it individually.   Contact me now so we can begin getting you back to “normal,” get your metabolism working for you, and melt the fat off.

TYPE 3: The Happy Twinkie, Ice Cream, Donut, Hunter.

Cookies! Cookies! Cookies!

AKA “Sugar Cravings”   These sugar cravings are caused by an overgrowth of yeast/candida.  For those with chronic nasal congestion, sinusitis, spastic colon, irritable bowel syndrome, among others, treating yeast overgrowth is crucial.  Learn how to eat-clean and solve all these problems.

TYPE 4: Depressed and Craving Carbs.

Sugar cravings are caused by your period, menopause, andropause (male menopause). With hormones all over the place, this sends your body into “freak out” mode and hence the craving for carbs are sometimes impossible to withstand and the entire bag of Oreo’s goes into your belly in 10 minutes! It is important to understand WHY this happens so you can control it from happening.

Which type of sugar addict are you?

TAKE THE SUGAR ADDICTION QUIZ

I stole this quiz from Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, who wrote the book, “From Fatigue to Fantastic.”  I thought his simplistic and real approach was just want some of you needed…a reminder of what is holding you back from reaching fabulous goals!  Add up your points below in each category and see where you fall…

TYPE 1 SUGAR ADDICTS	POINTS
Do you feel tired much of the time?	20
Do you need coffee to get going in the morning?	10
What is the average number of OUNCES of caffeinated drinks you consume daily?	Add 2 points for each ounce
Do you repeatedly crave sweets or caffeine?	25
Are you gaining weight or having trouble losing it?	Score 1 point for every 2lbs gained over the past 3 years.
What is your total score for TYPE 1? 0-30: No problem! 31-50: You need to follow particular steps to help restore your energy production. Over 50: You are a sugar and caffeine junkie.

TYPE 2 SUGAR ADDICTS	POINTS
Are you very irritable when hungry?	35
Is life often a crisis to you? Be honest:)	15
Do you enjoy the rush of energy you feel in a crisis?	15
What is your total score for TYPE 2? 0-24: You are probably a Type B “low-key” personality with healthy adrenals. 25-34: You are most likely developing early stages of adrenal fatigue. Stay tuned for next week when we discuss adrenal fatigue and how to combat it. 35-65: This suggests moderate adrenal exhaustion.

TYPE 3 SUGAR ADDICTS	POINTS
Do you have chronic nasal congestion or sinusitis?	50
Do you have spastic colon or IBS?	50
have you taken antibiotics for more than 2 consecutive months, or more than 3 times in a 12-mo period?	20
Have you been treated for acne with antibiotics for more than 1-mo or longer?	50
Have you had a fungal infection that was difficult to treat?	20
Do you have postnasal drip or clear your throat often?	20
Do you have food allergies?	20
What is your total score for TYPE 3? If your total score is higher than 50 points, you are a likely candidate for having yeast/candida overgrowth.

TYPE 4 SUGAR ADDICTS	POINTS
Have you had a hysterectomy or ovarian surgery?	30
Do you have decreased vaginal lubrication?	25
Do you have a decreased sex drive?	15
In the week before and around your period (or in general if you no longer have periods),experience noticeably worse:Insomnia? Headaches? Fatigue?	15 point for each
In the week before and around your period (or in general if you no longer have periods), experience noticeably worse hot flashes or night sweats?	20
What is your total score for TYPE 4? If you scored 50 or higher, it could be the result of inadequate testosterone levels. Even if a blood test came back normal, press on and get checked.

Let me know your scores and we will work together on how to fix it!  In a weird kind of way, I can’t wait to hear what kind of SUGAR ADDICT you are;-) Email me now at trainwithjess22@gmail.com!