Comments on: Sugar Free Versus Low Carb: What’s the Difference?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:12:18 +0000

In reply to Michael Paige. Thank you so much for sharing your story and being open to try different things to see what works for your body. Yes my cravings have completely disappeared but I continue to eat very low carb because I find the more whole food carbs I eat like, veggies, fruit, the more I want, so I do limit and about one day a week I allow myself a higher carb day. But I stick to no processed, packaged foods, even those that say keto. I wish you much success going forward!

By: Michael Paige

Michael Paige — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 01:36:27 +0000

Hi Brenda,
Very happy I found your site. I have been searching for that answer for many years. Many doctors who used to be called alternative doctors finally found a platform on youtube, they have been embraced by millennials and gen-Z. They are no longer frowned upon. Over the last 7 or so years I have watched so many vids and figured out who was telling the truth and who was selling themselves. So I have about 6 people I follow and they are brilliant. However they don’t always share the same methodology to getting healthy. All the good ones agree about no sugar. I have known that since my 30’s (I’m now in my late 50’s) Some of them (mindboggling) will even admit when they have been wrong about something and give you their updated information. But it’s still confusing for instance one doc might explain that no sugar low carb keto is great not just for losing weight but it stops most inflammation which seems to be the cause of most illnesses. The liver is meant to burn fat not sugar.
But one doc says it’s ok to eat fruit, another says “it’s still frutcose, no good”. And one doc I follow who got me into ketosis about 5 years ago by eating high healthy fats, extremely low carb and low protein. It worked, I stopped eating sugar and lost about 14 lbs. of deep belly fat. That also involved intermittent fasting. However unlike you, my cravings never went away, don’t know why. So I messed up and introduced junk to my body again. I’m doing much better now but the doctor I just mentioned, now he only eats meat. His logic is accurate, no sugar no carbs. But eating lots of meat can cause different cancers, and other problems. My stomach doesn’t do well with meat, so I cannot do what he is recommending. Another doc, a truly brilliant very accomplished doctor insists that the most important way to take care of stomach and microbiome is lots of fiber ever day, to feed the intestinal flora and to protect the liver (turns out that healthy fiber really does that). But then I have to eat pears and raspberries, blueberry’s, and chia seeds and a variety of legumes and turmeric etc. Well now I’m finding out that the all are medium to high carbs.
So I’m trying like you said to find out what is right for me. So your information about the about sugar v. carbs is wonderful and you have recipes. My wife passed and I am teaching myself to cook, not very good at it yet. ( I can make a decent complete!!) Anyway I am going to keep learning and the goal is no sugar, get down to 20 to 30 carbs a day. That is my long term goal. When I was doing keto I didn’t feel my arthritis very much at all and my knees didn’t hurt so I believe in the ‘inflammation problem’ completely. I am going to try some of your simpler menu items. Thank you for your easy to digest explanation about sugar v carbs. It helps. Nice to meet you. Your new follower, Michael

By: Allen Hubbard

Allen Hubbard — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:06:47 +0000

In reply to lucifermeanslightbringer. She means "get past" as "get over", or "perish the thought".

By: lucifermeanslightbringer

lucifermeanslightbringer — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:39:22 +0000

Heads up: you have “get passed” for “for past.”

By: Brenda

Brenda — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:52:07 +0000

In reply to Randi.

I think you will love these dairy free chaffles for breakfast!https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/dairy-free-keto-chaffle-recipe/ I also have a pudding you could make for breakfast, it’s made with scrambled eggs and I’ve fooled my teenage daughter for a whole year cause she hates eggs!https://www.sugarfreemom.com/recipes/sugar-free-keto-scrambled-egg-banana-pudding/

By: Randi

Randi — Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:09:24 +0000

Brenda: I came across your blog when searching for the difference between Sugar Free and low carb. Thank you for the excellent explanation. My hubby has type 2 diabetes and battles with his “want for sweets” nightly. I have GERD and have determined that added sugars really aggravate it. I would love to be able to eat low carb, but cannot get past breakfast. I only eat yogurt, bagels, oatmeal or English muffins. The thought of eggs, bacon and cheese in the morning turns my stomach. It sits in my stomach like a ball of grease. What else can I do for breakfasts that would carry me until lunch. Thanks so much…

By: MARG RUSSELL

MARG RUSSELL — Mon, 27 Jan 2020 15:48:37 +0000

THANK YOU!

By: GrammaBD

GrammaBD — Wed, 01 Jan 2020 04:39:19 +0000

Brenda,
I recently came across your youtube videos and then your Facebook page. I have tried several of your recipes – today the Blueberry Cream Pie. I liked it as is, but thought I would like it frozen – sure enough, after freezing a few hours, I had a piece and liked it even more! I’m trying to start counting carbs, but somehow with all the recipes I’m trying, I have had days where I went up a pound instead of down. As 2020 starts tomorrow, I am going to try harder to stay at 20 carbs a day.
I really like the recipes I’ve tried from your site and also those from Cooking Keto with Kristie. I will look at some of the others you have listed – just having variety really helps stick with this WOE!
Thank you for all the work you do to try out recipes – it saves me money!
Barb

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 12 May 2019 08:26:37 +0000

In reply to Sam. The word crazy isn’t supposed to be there. Auto correct fail.

By: Sam

Sam — Sun, 12 May 2019 08:25:25 +0000

In reply to Cat Latuszek. You’re crazy confusing ‘sugar free’ with ‘no added sugar’. Calling these things sugar free is just wrong.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Sat, 07 Jan 2017 19:12:56 +0000

Hi, this is really useful, thanks. I’m interested in experimenting with what suits me in terms of sugar/ carb content. Could you recommend an easy reference guide/ fridge poster with sugar/ carb amounts in fruits/ vegetables/ drinks etc?
Rachel

By: Big Fan!

Big Fan! — Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:48:38 +0000

Hi!! Have you checked out NSNG? Here’s the link: http://vinnietortorich.com/what-is-nsng/

Very much like what you’re all about!! I’ve been doing this for 13 months and I’m down 40 pounds!!!
Thank you for all the wonderful recipes! Hope you like the link, he even has podcasts!

By: Brenda

Brenda — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 23:04:36 +0000

In reply to Julie. I've not done that. I prefer to use Sweetleaf Stevia in liquid form most of the time, but for some baking desserts I like a combo of using Swerve confectioners or granulate with liquid stevia for a nice balance of flavors.

By: Julie

Julie — Mon, 17 Oct 2016 20:33:54 +0000

Hi Brenda @sugarfreemom I was wondering if listing the sweeteners in order of your preference if you have done this yet on a post and if so where? I’m new here and curious to see your thoughts!

By: Veronica

Veronica — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 21:14:00 +0000

Would you be open to creating a book all low carb?