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Low-Carb & Low-Sugar, do they mean the same thing?
I have been trying to do research on my new low-sugar lifestyle, when I put in "low sugar diet" in google low carb always pops up.
Re: Low-Carb & Low-Sugar, do they mean the same thing?
I saw your post yesterday and never had a chance to respond. It sounds to me from your previous post that your doctor recommended a low-carb diet and called it a low-sugar diet. You mentioned he said no bread, pasta, etc. Some of these can be relatively low in sugar, but higher in carbs. For example, I ate two slices of whole wheat toast this morning and it had 20g of carbs and 2 sugars. WIth the examples of your daily eating habits you posted, I do think carbs might be a problem for you -- you mentioned croissants, baguettes, etc. Also, you mentioned greek yogurt w/fruit in it---pre-packaged, this tends to be high in sugar.
I have been struggling with both in my diet and I'm trying to be more mindful of my choices. Hidden sugar is everywhere! Try to focus on getting healthy sources of sugar (fresh fruits), rather than hidden and processed sugar.
Agree with PP, look into low glycemic index foods as well as "anti-inflammatory"-type diets.
I also agree with PPs in your other post that you do need to be careful since you're pregnant and maybe take small steps. I would be wary of "going on a diet" and more trying to think of it as "eating a healtier diet"...if that distinction makes sense and is helpful.
GL!
Carbs basically are sugar to your body. While things like white flour are not sweet like sugar, your body has the same response to it.
I can't see going on a low sugar diet just to go out and eat a bunch of white breads and rice. It would be counter productive since your body has the essentially the same response to both.
Additionally, natural sugar, found in fruits, etc will also have the same response as sugar you put in your coffee. The only difference is that it comes with some vitamins and fiber, but you are better off finding those vitamins/fiber in veggies.
I posted yesterday. I am very overweight (280lb 5ft5in 34yo) and have been my entire life...well I am at my biggest every these past years. Anyhoo...I am preggo with our first child living in Europe and went to my first doctors appointment yesterday and the doctor "scolded" me on my weight. He insisted a no-low sugar diet...he specifically mentioned, no bread/pasta/crossiants/pizza, sugar with my coffee, dpn't buy juice with sugar, etc.
You might want to start tracking what you eat using MyFitnessPal or a similiar app/website. I have found it *immensely* helpful in both counting calories and generally being mindful of what I'm putting in my body, but also in helping me to pay attention to ratios of protein/carbs/fat, and watch things like sugar.
I'm sorry you were scolded and I hope that this isn't stressing you out too much. Just try your best to be healthy and have a healthy and happy pregnancy.