I started on this subject in September and it is still dominating my mind an unfair amount. Knowing that if food is not a protein or a fat, then it must be a carb that turns into sugar in your body is a basic fact that a lot of people don't get. Vegetables and fruits are all carbs. Some, like arugula and spinach, have some protein, too. Same with milk. The less the fat content, the higher the carb level. Most breads and cereals are virtually 100% carbs, making label reading an absolute necessity.
I have long known that carbs turn into sugar in the body, but did not understand how MUCH sugar can be in so LITTLE food. For example, a medium tomato contains 5 grams of sugar!!! In an ideal world, if anyone wants to starve cancer cells, they should consume less than 30 grams of carbs per day with absolutely none of them coming from refined sugar.
So, you look at a package label that indicates there are 9 grams of carbohydrates, but there are 7 grams of fiber in the serving, you only have to count 2 net grams of carbs. My latest brain download said that my own cancer gets an unhealthy level of stimulation with more than just 7 grams of sugar per day! That is so little as to be virtually impossible to avoid going over. Counting carbs and measuring portions is a pain if you are truly disciplined and want to stay in control. I wax and wane on this.
The bottom line is that healthy eating means limiting carbs and sugar to a great degree.
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