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By: Green SAHM » Blog Archive » Sunday Links 12-7-08

Green SAHM » Blog Archive » Sunday Links 12-7-08 — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:16:39 +0000

[...] Thinking About Sugar and Kids – I know I see a difference in behavior when I let my kids have too much sugar. But with a healthy start they won’t complain much about it being limited. [...]

By: Jenet

Jenet — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 20:03:18 +0000

I want to thank Dr.Scott and everyone for their comments.I never thought of refinded sugar in that manner only tooth decay, weight gain and such which is bad enough.

I did a little research and found this site.

http://www.everlastinglife.net/health_tips/refined_sugar.htm

By: Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:22:37 +0000

Thanks!

By: TwinToddlersDad

TwinToddlersDad — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 23:05:39 +0000

Dr Scott
Here is the link to the research if you are interested…

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/131073.php

Here is an excerpt

Obesity gradually numbs the taste sensation of rats to sweet foods and drives them to consume larger and ever-sweeter meals, according to neuroscientists. Findings from the Penn State study could uncover a critical link between taste and body weight, and reveal how flab hooks the brain on sugary food.

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By: Dr. Scott

Dr. Scott — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 15:12:12 +0000

TTDad,

I’m not familiar with the research, but I do know that sugar follows many other drug addictions in that you need increasing amounts to get the same “buzz”. Sugar induces many of these cycles in the body: poor blood sugar control creates more poor blood sugar control, excess weight creates more excess weight…

I couldn’t agree more with your comment about parents!

By: TwinToddlersDad

TwinToddlersDad — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 04:39:34 +0000

I enjoyed reading this exceptionally informative post.

I have a question – recently I read that there is now research in mice which suggests that overweight/obese people might actually have a reduced taste for sugar; therefore they need to eat more to feel “fulfilled”. It is therefore a negative spiral, the more sugar you eat, the more weight you gain, which in turn causes the taste for sugar to reduce making you look for more sugar. Do you agree?

I am very interested in toddler nutrition. Sugar remains a challenge. I believe parents need to be a role model for their children by practicing healthy eating habits.

Check out my blog at

http://www.littlestomaks.com/about/

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By: Evelyn Lim

Evelyn Lim — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 15:50:36 +0000

I wish I knew about all these right after my kids are born. It’s hard to change a habit. Although my kids seldom eat candy or take soda, they eat cookies and other baked items that contain refined sugar every other day. I’d need to find alternative foods that are healthier.

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