Beer doesn’t make you fat, ignorance does

 

Reposted from Australian Brews News - Matt Kirkegaard

A new survey released by VicHealth shows that Australian beer drinkers continue to fall for the myth that low carb beers are a healthier choice than other varieties.
The report says the survey was undertaken because “nutritionists and alcohol experts have long suspected that low carb drinkers choose these products for supposed health benefits – primarily for weight management.”
The results contradict the official positions of many low carb beer producers which is that people drink these beers primarily for the flavour.
This research, the first of its kind, sought to discover the reason behind the low carb beer craze and ultimately, whether the ‘low carb’ label creates the false impression that it is a healthier choice.
It found that:

Weigh in and Results

 

Friday weigh-in and I am pretty happy with results. A drop of 1.2 kg and a full 1% of Body Fat gone. I really do get amazed at the power of the mind, the increased energy and the way the Bodytrim program just kicks in. Been using the resistance bands first thing in the morning and that also helps drive Fat Burning. I will be ready for the beach anyday now.....lol

Just on a side note, and this is in conjunction with Sweet Poison. I find it unfathomable that a product that contains PURE FRUCTOSE (that is the really bad stuff in sugar) is available in the sugar aisle in supermarkets, but glucose or dextrose are hidden in other parts of the supermarket. One starts to think conspiracy with this................................it just doesn't make sense.

Till Next Time Cheers Curly

Stats, Stats and More Stats

 

Its Amazing what research can get done and ultimately what stats can be used to prove a point. I refer of course to my previous sharing of a post about a study done on heavy,moderate and non-drinkers. It got me thinking about the Sweet Poison Quit Plan. David Gillespie rightly points the bone at sugar as the major culprit of the obesity epidemic. He states that our body has inbuilt mechanisms to control our food intakes. He says that outside of sugar you can just about eat anything. So I wonder how many respondents we would get if we were to ask for men who wanted to be involved in a study revolving around Pies and Beers. My guess would be 100%..................... So that's where the 100% comes from. 

The 50% comes from mid-week Wednesday and another compliant week is halfway done. Good levels of activity, great nutrition and two resistance sessions. Looking good for the week and a positive outlook moving forward. Can't wait for Friday, Results day. Until then...................Cheers

Classic Video

Here is an absolute Classic of a Video. How Much Fat is in a can of soft drink. This NYC service offers more videos on health, so visit youtube and watch some. Also very interesting reading some of the comments.

Using the Tools

I am starting to build a huge knowledge base around health and well-being. Bodytrim gave me success, Sweet Poison gave me even more information on the dangers of sugar and sweeteners, while I have also been reading up on calorie counting. Some of the knowledge base conflicts with others, and that is where your own best judgement comes in.

I follow a moderate protein and low carb regime. By it's nature this means low sugar. So I already live in the Sweet Poison world, to a large degree. David Gillespie in Sweet Poison Quit Plan, places the blame squarely on sugar, and the disruptive impacts this has on our own control mechanisms. Our body has perfectly good control functions that tell us when we have had enough to eat, and based on this, David suggests that almost everything can be eaten as long as it doesn't contain sugar or more specifically fructose. We will regulate intake. I like this in theory, but my concern would be that we have been over-riding these mechanisms for years, so I am not sure I can trust myself.

It is suggested that pies and beer are OK for us within the Sweet Poison Quit Process. I love both of these, but do I trust myself and my own control mechanisms. Not on your life. So where does this leave me.

I will continue my predominately Bodytrim way of eating, but will largely remove all sugar (fructose) and sweeteners from my diet. I will maintain focus on at least four Alcohol Free Days, and still have a larger carbohydrate day over the weekends. Doing this will be achievable and sustainable and couple with daily walks and resistance exercises, should allow me to lead a energetic Life.

Sadly Lacking Trust on Nutritionists

I believe that one of our biggest roles as individuals is to read and educate ourselves, form opinions, make decisions and live a principled life.When the opportunity presents themselves, we take the chance to educate and influence others. I read up on the various forms of diet and nutrition and the one that really does sit with me is the philosophy of the HUNTER/GATHERER. This just rings true. I read the stats on obesity and the absolute increased consumption of the Western Diet AND SUGAR, and I can put two and two together to believe that sugar has played a major role in making everyone fatter.

As part of my ongoing research, I have recently joined Raisin Hell, the blog put together by David Gillespie, the author of Sweet Poison. I have also joined his forum. On the forum, and blog, David is attacked by a nutritionist called Chris Forbes- Ewan. Now personally, I have nothing against nutritionists, but Chris has attacked Gillespie and his assertions on sugar, especially Fructose, and toed the nutritionist line that everything is ok in moderation and that scientific evidence has now shown conclusively that Fructose is the criminal. Gillespie worst crimes, appear to be that he isn't a nutritionist and that he has "selectively" used tests etc. I will let you form your own mind on that. Chris, also claims sugar is not addictive......Once again, you be the judge.

More on Sweet Poison

After completing David Gillespie's Sweet Poison: Why Sugar is Making Us Fat I chased up his next book, The Sweet Poison Quit Plan.  Now the knowledge that David provides is exceptional, as he battles through the different types of sugars, and also the effects that Artificial Sweeteners have. It has opened my eyes up on a number of fronts especially in the INGREDIENTS panels on the food we eat. I was taught through Bodytrim, to read and analyse the Nutritional panel on each of the foods we consume. So in many ways, I was already living a low sugar lifestyle, due to the low carb lifestyle. What David has now taught me, is to read the ingredients as well, as they list up some of the more harmful "sugar substitutes" like Sorbitol. To my shock, the "sugar free" gum and mints that I have become accustomed to chewing and munching on, was having a similar effect as what fructose would have on me.....One again, all I can suggest is read the book, David writes in a practical way, tinged with humour. It is easy reading and nothing to be scared of. Worst case scenario, is it provides you with more knowledge than what you had before.

The sugar in beer is maltose, which does metabolise to Glucose, so it is OK. Just don't drink a dozen schooners every day...and maybe just stick to my golden rule, of at least four AFD's a week, preferably five.

Some more links to check out.

Sweet Poison Web Site
Sweet Poison Facebook
Sweet Poison Forums

Sweet Poison

I am reading David Gillespie's book, Sweet Poison at the moment, and it is a real eyeopener. His research is told in laymens terms, as he sought to find out how the body actually works in digesting food. The research began when he hit 120kgs on the scales....he now weighs 80kg and sits in the Normal range of the BMI for his height.

He details how sugar became popular and the dangers associated with our increasing consumption. The finger is pointed squarely at sugar as the major culprit behind the obesity epidemic.

Two interesting sidelights. Legend has it, that if sugar was to be invented NOW, it would not pass any of the food safety standards around. Secondly, when Coke decided to make a DIET product, what did they do? They removed the SUGAR....and that was twenty years ago. Read the book, people.