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Protein/Sugar ratio as a quick measure of food healthiness
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:13 am
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:13 am
Anyone do this while scanning nutrition labels? Is it useful to do so?
12-pack Chick fil a nuggets have a 40/1 ratio btw
12-pack Chick fil a nuggets have a 40/1 ratio btw
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Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:17 am to RidiculousHype
Why do a ratio?
Sugar is honestly the devil in my mind. Very lucky I don't crave sweet things.
Sugar is honestly the devil in my mind. Very lucky I don't crave sweet things.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:40 am to KosmoCramer
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Why do a ratio?
Sugar is honestly the devil in my mind. Very lucky I don't crave sweet things.
I see your point; and less (or no sugar) is best, regardless of protein content. But if I see 1g sugar and 2g protein, I value it "less healthy" than 1g sugar and 10g protein, for example.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 9:47 am to RidiculousHype
Totally understandable 
Posted on 2/10/20 at 10:01 am to KosmoCramer
Except for intra or post workout, sugar is never a good component of a diet. People talk about dietary approaches, but one common aspect is limiting simple sugars.
I take in sugar intra and post workout, which is generally the best time for it, and that usually holds off any additional cravings.
I take in sugar intra and post workout, which is generally the best time for it, and that usually holds off any additional cravings.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 10:01 am to RidiculousHype
I just view sugar as carbohydrates in my macro breakdown.
Posted on 2/10/20 at 10:56 am to Brobocop
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I just view sugar as carbohydrates in my macro breakdown.
Not all carbs are equal though. Sugar is essentially garbage energy. Other than for use as a quick energy form in endurance sports, it's pretty much useless.
This post was edited on 2/10/20 at 11:13 am
Posted on 2/10/20 at 11:16 am to LSU Patrick
I don't disagree. There's a distinct difference of 1 gram of carb from sugar and a gram of carb of rice, for the way you might feel.
but 1 carb = 4 calories, and that's all I care about really.
But if we're talking about being the healthiest you that you can be. Then eat no sugar.
but 1 carb = 4 calories, and that's all I care about really.
But if we're talking about being the healthiest you that you can be. Then eat no sugar.
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