Guest guest Posted July 24, 2002 Report Share Posted July 24, 2002 Evening Joann, I think the only real solution to the sugar problem is....... If it tastes sweet, spit it out. The only problem with that solution is that my cantaloupes, figs, and watermelons tastes sweet. Actually some of them are too sweet for my taste buds. Often I pick them early so they are not so sweet. Presently, I am eating one complete watermelon per day. I wonder if this is too much. I suppose I need to check blood sugar about an hour after eating a half watermelon. Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2002 Report Share Posted July 25, 2002 ---Wayne, There are conflicting opinions although I am of the opinion that if it's fresh off the vine and you are aware of where the seeds originated, it's the best possible source of nutrients! Refined sugars react quite differently in the body. Although Fruits will affect those who are already high risk...if you're not experiencing any symptoms, if I were you I wouldn't worry about the natural sugar content of fresh fruits. You are getting natural sugars in their natural state and the fiber in them tend to offset any sugar spikes that occur with pasteurized/refined juices and refined sugars. Actually, some people don't have any problem with glucose levels at all. Sounds like you're one of them. LOL My husband and I are at opposite ends of the spectrum when it comes to assimilation of simple sugars. His pancreas is totally gone from years of abuse, whereas I don't seem to have a problem with it at all. In the past,my weakness has not been refined sugar but salt. :-) He can handle some fresh fruits without any problem. The citrus juices seems to affect him the worst, in terms of pain in the extremities, etc. He can handle a little cantaloupe, however watermelon seems to give him some problems in excess. Just the difference in people I guess. I'd say that if you don't have any symptoms, you should continue on as you are. I've read that Watermelon is a wonderful diuretic and an excellent blood cleanser and purifier. I don't think one has to worry about their fresh fruit intake unless they already have a problem. Melons are good tonics. The cellulose content helps promote elimination and natural fat flushing! Melons are high in carotene and have been linked to lower cancer rates! Also,when combined with a bit of lemon juice, they help eliminate uric acid (a problem those with arthritis have to deal with). Some sources say that one should even run the rind through the juicer as it's high in gland and blood-building chlorophyll. There's more to those melons than meets the eye! LOL Cheers, JoAnn In Gettingwell, Wayne Fugitt <wayne@f...> wrote: > Evening Joann, > > I think the only real solution to the sugar problem is....... > > If it tastes sweet, spit it out. > > The only problem with that solution is that my cantaloupes, figs, and > watermelons tastes sweet. > Actually some of them are too sweet for my taste buds. Often I pick them > early so they are not so sweet. > > Presently, I am eating one complete watermelon per day. I wonder if this > is too much. I suppose I need to check blood sugar about an hour after > eating a half watermelon. > > Wayne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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