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Posted 8/8/2016 9:49 PM (GMT 0)
I understand we need to avoid refined sugars, but in moderation are the natural sugars from fruit and honey ok?

Thanks
Posted 8/8/2016 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes. Try to keep your fruits minimal, as well as the lower sugar fruits. I personally use about 1-2 tsp's of honey a day. My main fruit is blueberries.
Posted 8/8/2016 9:57 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lymepilot!-

Personally, I would stay away from honey. Fruit is good for you, but don't get carried away with eating a lot of it.

Like you said above. In moderation.

I am dealing with overgrowth of Candida. This is a fungal issue. So I personally have to be careful of which fruits that I eat and how much.

Everyone is different on what foods they can tolerate while treating Lyme.

Best Wishes!
Posted 8/8/2016 9:59 PM (GMT 0)
Honey is actually antibacterial and antiviral, so small amounts are okay - unless you are dealing with candida or other yeast/fungal issues. You can also use stevia.
Posted 8/8/2016 10:00 PM (GMT 0)
If you are battling candida, I would avoid all sugars. But honey does have some antibacterial agents in it so it is okay at a minimum. (Pure unfiltered honey). Fruit is okay but do keep it in moderation. Maybe 1 to 2 fruits a day.
Posted 8/8/2016 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
I just tried Manuka Honey with Kf factor of 16... WOOOO - it was serious. I herxed a good one.

When it comes down to it - whether it's white refined sugar, unrefined sugar, honey or fruit juice, your body processes these as sugars mainly in the same way.

Like T said, the right kind of honey can actually be beneficial but it is still processed as sugar. 1 Tablespoon of good honey is pretty close to your recommended daily volume of sugar but that's a great way to max it out.

-p

Post Edited (Pirouette) : 8/8/2016 5:19:35 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/8/2016 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
I am the weird one out and I did not have to delete my sugar. BUT... I am not a sugar person. I do 5 drops of stevia in my coffee and an apple a day. Other than that, I don't eat much fruit and absolutely no desserts.

Oh gosh, my wine! I have a glass of wine now and then. More now than then.
Posted 8/9/2016 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
No, you're body does not make any distinction between pure sugar or "natural" sugars like honey or fruit. This is coming from a dietician who I asked 5 minutes ago.
Posted 8/9/2016 1:47 AM (GMT 0)

Mustard Seed said...
No, you're body does not make any distinction between pure sugar or "natural" sugars like honey or fruit. This is coming from a dietician who I asked 5 minutes ago.


Your dietician is wrong. The body does metabolize glucose and fructose differently. Also foods with fiber and other nutrients are clearly metabolized differently than pure sugar. Find a different dietician!

Post Edited (bdavis) : 8/8/2016 7:50:32 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/9/2016 6:03 AM (GMT 0)
Stupid candida. .i miss sweetness
Posted 8/9/2016 9:05 AM (GMT 0)
Bluelyme -

Do you still have cravings? If yeast/ fungus overgrowth is under control, you shouldn't be craving sweets - it's a sign you still have some overgrowth.

-p
Posted 8/9/2016 6:13 PM (GMT 0)
I miss sweetness in my life ....maybe another round of diflucan ...my lil niece asked if i could do honey instead of bee stings ...i wish...i am going to make another post about which direction to proceed i have llmd? appt tomarrow
Posted 8/9/2016 7:31 PM (GMT 0)

bdavis said...

Mustard Seed said...
No, you're body does not make any distinction between pure sugar or "natural" sugars like honey or fruit. This is coming from a dietician who I asked 5 minutes ago.


Your dietician is wrong. The body does metabolize glucose and fructose differently. Also foods with fiber and other nutrients are clearly metabolized differently than pure sugar. Find a different dietician!

Glucose and fructose are creating the same insulin dump, perpetuating the same candida growth, enabling spirochete reproduction the same way, and both hamper your immune system.

Now whether one of these foods has additional nutrients is a completely different topic, but if you think you're going to successfully treat Lyme by cutting out cookies but eating honey by the spoonful instead, you're in for a nasty surprise.

Post Edited (Mustard Seed) : 8/9/2016 1:35:56 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/9/2016 8:34 PM (GMT 0)
So, do you think that in order to successfully treat Lyme you need to stop with absolutely all the sugar, even fruit?
Posted 8/9/2016 10:22 PM (GMT 0)
I have this question as well!!! I dont eat many fruits, but lately they are better to my stomach than the pecans I was eating. i eat pineapple and strawberries (both fresh, not packaged, cut up myself).
Posted 8/9/2016 11:32 PM (GMT 0)
The rule used to be to cut out all sugar, but many doctors and nutritionists are now stating that it is ill-advised and not necessary to cut out all sugar. Again though you need to be smart about the sugars that you are consuming e.g. (cookies vs. lower sugar fruit).

No matter what this will always be a contentious subject.
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