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Marla wrote: I have a question about added sugars. I am familiar with the rule of thumb that added sugars should make up less than 5% of calories. Is this guideline different for the MWLP program and the regular program, or is it the same guideline for both?
Marla wrote: I have read (but cannot now find) posts by Jeff where he explains that it does not really matter what type of sugar it is; the important thing is making sure the amount consumed is below the recommended threshold. If it is truly such a small amount, then it doesn't really matter in terms of health whether it is sugar, sucanat, maple syrup, agave, date syrup, coconut sugar, ultra-reduced balsamic vinegar, or whatever the next trendy sweetener turns out to be.
JeffN wrote:Marla wrote: I have a question about added sugars. I am familiar with the rule of thumb that added sugars should make up less than 5% of calories. Is this guideline different for the MWLP program and the regular program, or is it the same guideline for both?
Same.
The best way to meet the guidelines
1) is if you use packaged products, make sure there are not any added sugars,
2) prepare your food without any added sugars and
3) to sprinkle the sugar on top at the table.Marla wrote: I have read (but cannot now find) posts by Jeff where he explains that it does not really matter what type of sugar it is; the important thing is making sure the amount consumed is below the recommended threshold. If it is truly such a small amount, then it doesn't really matter in terms of health whether it is sugar, sucanat, maple syrup, agave, date syrup, coconut sugar, ultra-reduced balsamic vinegar, or whatever the next trendy sweetener turns out to be.
Correct.
The main differences between the 2 programs are
1) MWL eliminates calorie dense foods while the regular program limits them
2) MWL eliminates high fat foods while the regular program limits them.
3) MWL recommends up to 50% of your plate be non-starchy vegetables, while the regular program recommends about 10-30%.
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Jeff
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