Comments on: 30 Sugar Free Days Complete http://olsonnd.com Healthy News From a New Attitude Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:10:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18320 Dr. Scott Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:46:27 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18320 Tricia, You got it right, low glycemic foods are those that score a 55 or below. Below means foods that don't change your blood sugar at all (mostly proteins). I have a blog post on it that you can check out: <a href="http://olsonnd.com/what-is-eating-below-the-glycemic-index/" title="What is Eating Below the Glycemic Index?" rel="nofollow"></a> Scott Tricia,

You got it right, low glycemic foods are those that score a 55 or below. Below means foods that don’t change your blood sugar at all (mostly proteins). I have a blog post on it that you can check out:

Scott

]]> By: Tricia http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18302 Tricia Mon, 02 Jan 2012 13:58:49 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18302 Thanks Scot. Only other quick question I have is about the low or "below" reference. When I go to the GI website you referenced, it allows you to enter in a number to be lower than or equal to, etc.. The site also mentions about lower than 55 being good. I guess my question is, what would be the number that would equal "low" or "below" that you are referencing? I'd like to enter in those numbers to see what pops up. Do you know of any other places I can go to get listing of foods that are OK to eat. I have the list in your 40 page e-book, but wasn't sure if there is a more expansive list. Thanks, Tricia Tricia Thanks Scot. Only other quick question I have is about the low or “below” reference. When I go to the GI website you referenced, it allows you to enter in a number to be lower than or equal to, etc.. The site also mentions about lower than 55 being good. I guess my question is, what would be the number that would equal “low” or “below” that you are referencing? I’d like to enter in those numbers to see what pops up. Do you know of any other places I can go to get listing of foods that are OK to eat. I have the list in your 40 page e-book, but wasn’t sure if there is a more expansive list.

Thanks,
Tricia

Tricia

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18301 Dr. Scott Mon, 02 Jan 2012 01:29:44 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18301 Tricia, The glycemic index starts to get a little tricky when you are talking about mixed foods such as soups. You can try an online glycemic index (like this on: <a href="http://www.glycemicindex.com/" title="Glycemic index database" rel="nofollow"></a>) to see if the soup you are wanting is on there (remember you want foods that are low or below the glycemic index). If that doesn't work, then assume that soups that are high in protein and fat (like cheese soups) are okay. Scott Tricia,

The glycemic index starts to get a little tricky when you are talking about mixed foods such as soups. You can try an online glycemic index (like this on: ) to see if the soup you are wanting is on there (remember you want foods that are low or below the glycemic index).

If that doesn’t work, then assume that soups that are high in protein and fat (like cheese soups) are okay.

Scott

]]> By: Tricia http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18297 Tricia Mon, 02 Jan 2012 00:16:58 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18297 I noticed pea and split pea soup is on the do not eat list. What soups are ok to have? I love French noon and broccoli and cheese soups. What do you recommend. Also, what about just chicken broth? I noticed pea and split pea soup is on the do not eat list. What soups are ok to have? I love French noon and broccoli and cheese soups. What do you recommend. Also, what about just chicken broth?

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18261 Dr. Scott Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:38:43 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18261 Thank you as well Deb, I feel that health is a journey and that we learn what works for us with every new "experiment". Today may be your day to stop sugar and sometime in the future you may remove grains. It sounds like you are headed in a great direction! Scott Thank you as well Deb,

I feel that health is a journey and that we learn what works for us with every new “experiment”. Today may be your day to stop sugar and sometime in the future you may remove grains.

It sounds like you are headed in a great direction!

Scott

]]> By: Deb http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18260 Deb Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:23:16 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18260 Hi again, Dr. Scott, I *really* appreciate your answers, and leaving the responsibility of choice to me. I also appreciate that you have given me an explanation of *why* you have structured your 30 sugar free days program as you have, giving me reasons to ponder my choices. :) Over the years, I have seen what eliminating grains has done for me, but ultimately bad eating habits returned. Today will be my third day of *no processed sugar*. I *do* want to experience the full effect of your program as you have written it. I am armed with my chili beans, chicken salad, apples, and exercise of running after my 18 month grandson. My goal is to report in FB my daily meals, and it is a great way to be accountable. The group has been very supportive, and your support has been AWESOME. ...thanks again. Hi again, Dr. Scott,

I *really* appreciate your answers, and leaving the responsibility of choice to me. I also appreciate that you have given me an explanation of *why* you have structured your 30 sugar free days program as you have, giving me reasons to ponder my choices. :) Over the years, I have seen what eliminating grains has done for me, but ultimately bad eating habits returned. Today will be my third day of *no processed sugar*. I *do* want to experience the full effect of your program as you have written it. I am armed with my chili beans, chicken salad, apples, and exercise of running after my 18 month grandson. My goal is to report in FB my daily meals, and it is a great way to be accountable. The group has been very supportive, and your support has been AWESOME. …thanks again.

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18259 Dr. Scott Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:43:09 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18259 Deb, You can approach the program in any way you like. Some people just avoid added sugars and some people follow the whole plan. The problem with continuing to eat grains is that these foods act just like sugar in your body and the cravings for sugar will still be with you. Ultimately, you know your body best and what you are capable of; trust in that. Scott Deb,

You can approach the program in any way you like. Some people just avoid added sugars and some people follow the whole plan. The problem with continuing to eat grains is that these foods act just like sugar in your body and the cravings for sugar will still be with you.

Ultimately, you know your body best and what you are capable of; trust in that.

Scott

]]> By: Deb http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18258 Deb Thu, 22 Dec 2011 02:18:39 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18258 Hi Scott, thanks for your answer. I will look for the Spry gum. My next question is about the 30 day sugar-free plan. In these first few days of getting started, my main goal was to cut sugar from diet. I have been successful in eliminating sugar from my diet for two days now. As much as I have tried (not getting to the grocery store yet), I have eaten a Taco Salad in a restaurant, being very stingy with eating the taco shell. Today, I had an apple for breakfast, and chicken salad for lunch. I posted in FB the food I ate yesterday. Tonight, I am preparing chili beans so I can have it for breakfast. I am a 5'2 female who is 119 lbs, but I am what doctor's call "skinny fat". My question is how strict must I be regarding eating grains if my main goal is only to get sugar out of my diet. I have already lost a pound not eating sugar, though I am sure it was salt in my diet before I started. Thanks so much in advance. Hi Scott, thanks for your answer. I will look for the Spry gum. My next question is about the 30 day sugar-free plan. In these first few days of getting started, my main goal was to cut sugar from diet. I have been successful in eliminating sugar from my diet for two days now. As much as I have tried (not getting to the grocery store yet), I have eaten a Taco Salad in a restaurant, being very stingy with eating the taco shell. Today, I had an apple for breakfast, and chicken salad for lunch. I posted in FB the food I ate yesterday. Tonight, I am preparing chili beans so I can have it for breakfast. I am a 5’2 female who is 119 lbs, but I am what doctor’s call “skinny fat”. My question is how strict must I be regarding eating grains if my main goal is only to get sugar out of my diet. I have already lost a pound not eating sugar, though I am sure it was salt in my diet before I started. Thanks so much in advance.

]]> By: Dr. Scott http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18255 Dr. Scott Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:59:54 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18255 Deb, I always say to do what works, and you are right that is very little sugar. The only drawback is that it may keep you addicted to a sweet taste. Imagine a smoker who was trying to quit and only smoked 1/4 of a cigarette a few times a day; some people can pull this off and some can't. As always, try it and see how it works for you and then try and see if you can go without. There are also gums make out of Stevia (there is one called Spry) that you can also try. Best of luck! Scott Deb,

I always say to do what works, and you are right that is very little sugar. The only drawback is that it may keep you addicted to a sweet taste. Imagine a smoker who was trying to quit and only smoked 1/4 of a cigarette a few times a day; some people can pull this off and some can’t. As always, try it and see how it works for you and then try and see if you can go without. There are also gums make out of Stevia (there is one called Spry) that you can also try.

Best of luck!

Scott

]]> By: Deb http://olsonnd.com/30-sugar-free-days/30-sugar-free-days-complete27453/comment-page-1/#comment-18253 Deb Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:09:20 +0000 http://olsonnd.com/?page_id=1324#comment-18253 Hi Dr. Scott, I am excited to get going on the 30 Sugar Free Days. I have a question regarding chewing gum. Many times I chew gum so I don't eat. I eat 1/4 of a stick each time I chew. The ingredients, if I read it correctly, is 2 grms of sugar per 1 stick. So, if I only eat a 1/4 of a stick at a time, I should only be ingesting .05 grms of sugar. The full stick of gum can last me all day (because I eat a quarter at a time). Is this okay? Should I find an alternate way to distract me from eating, other than the stick of gum? Thanks so much. Hi Dr. Scott,

I am excited to get going on the 30 Sugar Free Days. I have a question regarding chewing gum. Many times I chew gum so I don’t eat. I eat 1/4 of a stick each time I chew. The ingredients, if I read it correctly, is 2 grms of sugar per 1 stick. So, if I only eat a 1/4 of a stick at a time, I should only be ingesting .05 grms of sugar. The full stick of gum can last me all day (because I eat a quarter at a time). Is this okay? Should I find an alternate way to distract me from eating, other than the stick of gum?

Thanks so much.

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