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Drew_ab wrote:A few things come to mind. First and foremost, congratulations on your success - it sounds like you have a lot to be proud of in committing to this way of eating and lifestyle - keep up the good work. Personally, I do not normally consume honey or maple syrup. I don't have a problem if someone following the McDougall diet (or another healthful WFPB plan) consumes them in small quantities to help with adherence or for simple pleasure. Having said that, when one consumes those foods you are missing the opportunities to consume even healthier foods.
For example, suppose your daily caloric needs are 2500 and you consume 100 calories of added sweeteners. This represents 4% of your calories (which is borderline high, but possibly acceptable depending on the overall dietary pattern). I just think that consuming 100 calories more of something like berries, broccoli, beans, or virtually any whole unprocessed plant food is going to move your health in the right direction while 100 calories of sweetener is not. Just my opinion and the though process I apply...
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