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the-grumpy-panda · 8 years ago

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Existential Eats!

Junk food adventure time! Why is all this so never ending? Every time I say to myself "That's it. No more wasting money and time on junk food. Be an adult, sir!" I get wind of some other fancy concoction that propels me into madness until my sickly little fingers shove one down my gaping maw. Then I look for said product... and ultimately return with twenty items. Pretty soon I'll just be mainlining high fructose corn syrup. But maybe Nabisco will sponsor the bill if I assure the world I'm as healthy as I've ever been. Some of these are limited editions, to the point where one proudly proclaims "For Six Weeks Only!" directly on the packaging. By the time anyone reads this, all these things may be long gone, never to return. But I tried them. So my life is better than yours. Right? *sigh* Let's begin with the highest of high notes... -Little Debbie Orange Creme Cakes! Years ago Little Debbie made Orange and Strawberry cupcakes. They were everything life should be when life doesn't make sense. Then they were both discontinued, and the world grew so dank, not even tiger cubs could make me smile. Then, the people at Little Debbie realized they had made the world not as bright and shiny, and decided to make a small rectification. Which brings us to the release of Orange Creme Cakes, which I am ecstatic to say are exactly like the orange cupcakes (as I remember them anyway) just in a different shape. Today, as I stare into the boring abyss that is adulthood, it's a little better with this cake slathering my lips. Buying out the stock may not be enough. Gimme more. Now let's see what's left on the Counter of Consumerist Consumption trying to replicate the sheer joy of what came before. Foolish treats... Bwahahahaha... -Caramel M&M's! As far as I know these are a product that are here to stay. Which makes their mediocrity all the more disappointing. They're not disgusting or anything, they're just... tame. The coating and chocolate shell are all normal and in place, but the caramel is just kind of there. The flavor doesn't pop, it's not as sweet as it should be/one would expect and if you pop a bunch in your mouth at once (because why wouldn't you?) by the time it's all been mashed and meshed together, it's just a spot of tasteless adhesive rolling around your gums. This candy needs more candy. I don't think I'd buy these again actually, which makes me wonder if it's an addition to the M&M roster that will last long. -Krispy Kreme Banana Mini Crullers! Pretty muted flavor, but still discernible. It's alright, but for some reason I wanted a HUGE banana flavor. This kind of just tastes like a regular cruller that maybe you put a thin slice of a nearly ready to be tossed out banana on. They were alright, all things considered, but pretty forgettable. -Krispy Kreme Glazed Banana Kreme Pie. Oh how it pains me to have to write Kreme. Will this be the banana explosion I was hoping for in the mini crullers? Sort of. Definitely a generous portion of cream inside, the crust and glaze are adequate enough. This thing only costs a dollar, so I wasn't expecting a life changing crust concoction. Unfortunately the banana flavoring is more like an instant pudding flavoring, by which I mean overly artificial. But again, for a buck, and for an attempt at something different, it gets a pass. I'd probably try one again down the road at a point where I couldn't remember if I've had one or not. Which these days, could mean tomorrow. -Krispy Kreme Strawberry Juniors. They look just like (to me at least) a mini cruller, but apparently there's supposed to be some distinction between a "junior" and a "mini cruller." Any Krispy Kreme enthusiasts out there who can explain the difference to me? Or am I making things up in my mind because I'm too lazy to look at the products again to see if/notice if there is a difference? Hmm. Let's take a vote. Did I just ramble about doughnut shapes? Ummm... I'm supposed to mention what they taste like and offer an opinion. So. Like the banana ones, a very low flavor profile on the strawberry. There. Done. Now let's get back to this whole Junior/Cruller thing. And watch Krull while we do it. Because... because. Yeah. -Hostess Carrot Cake Donettes. A very dense little concoction here. Not sure a lot of carrot cake flavor came through for me. It mostly tasted like an over cooked mass of dough covered in coconut. All I could taste was coconut. I don't know if this is a win or a fail. I was sad I didn't have a carrot cake doughnut, but I still ultimately ate the whole bag. Over a three day span, that is. So I didn't hate it. -Thomas' Bacon Buttermilk Pancake English Muffins. I taste no bacon or pancake going on here. It tastes like a regular English muffin with a dab of honey. If you're going to promise me a bacon and pancake English muffin, I want the damn thing to reek of a combined slaughterhouse and bakery shop. Even if it ultimately tastes ass-gross, I want the promised flavors to BE there. I'm mad at this one. Lies. Broken promises. Regret. No returned calls. I thought we had a sweet thing going, Thomas'. Let's see if ice cream can soothe my sad, little heart. -Hostess Ding Dongs ice cream treats! The wrapping looks like the wrapping to a toilet bowl cleaner. Tastes like a frozen Ding Dong crossed with a Klondike bar. It should be delicious, then, right? Eh... not so much. It's not that its bad, it's just nothing great. The cake part kind of tastes old and is a bit powdery, and the more bites I take the more I'm noticing the ice cream tastes really, really cheap as well. Hmm. These kind of suck. I'm sorry I brought Klondike into this. Ignore that part. Klondike is still great. Hostess Ding Dong ice cream treats are a dud. Not even saying "Pass me a cold ding dong." helps. I lied. Saying anything with the words 'ding dongs' grouped together is always amusing. I swear I'm an adult. Technically. -Hostess Sno-Balls ice cream treats! Cheap chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in some sort of coconut concoction. I'm not even a "once a year" casual fan of regular Sno-Balls, and these ice cream versions are equally disappointing. I can deal with the cheap ice cream, but whatever they're using as a coconut coating here is gross. I like coconut, but this is NOT coconut. I've never had them, but it felt like I was eating dried ants. To be fair, I went into this one assuming they would suck. Sometimes (albeit extremely rarely) I should just listen to my instinct and avoid certain snacks. -Hostess Twinkie ice cream treats! The clear winner out of the Hostess attempt to infiltrate the novelty ice cream market. A very sweet cake like topping gives way to a basic vanilla ice cream and waffle cone treat. It's the topping that makes this treat appealing and elevates it, so it's sad to say there is also very little topping in place. One happy bite that makes you think "Hey, this won't be bad at all!" but then it's gone and you're left realizing you've been tricked again and sad. But not sad enough to throw the rest away. You'll eat the rest, all the while thinking back fondly on that first bite, back when things were grand and life was full of promise. Damn, Twinkies ice cream treat. You're so complex. Oof. Time to lubricate the gullet here. What's this here, then? DEW-S.A.? A Mountain Dew concoction combining the Code Red, Whiteout and Voltage flavors into one! I'm not the least bit engaged by the patriotism angle, so let's just open this can and get after what I'm really here for... liquid sugar! Hmm. I'm not sure what the Whiteout flavor is supposed to be, but the cherry of Code Red and the berry of Voltage are blatantly at play here the most. Neither are wholly distinctive, however, so they merge into a whole new type of synthetic fruit/berry. The color of this soda is a light pink of sorts. I actually like the color, for some inexplicable reason. Flavor wise, it's simply alright. The main problem is that the whole thing tastes like it's a bit flat, like you'd left the open can on the counter for an hour. I suppose if you love Mountain Dew, give this one a try just for fun. I wouldn't spring for a whole twelve pack, so maybe try to find the 20 oz. bottle. If you don't like soda or are indifferent to Mountain Dew, you can skip this. -Let's cut back on the sugar a bit and trick the stomach with some Poppin' Jalapeno Doritos! Not too hot/spicy, which is just fine by me. Not bad, but not all that memorable either. Didn't hate them, but don't think I'd seek them out again. So, back to sugar. -Chocolate Cake Twinkies! Just as I suspected. These are simply an oblong Suzy-Q. Hostess suckered me out of a few bucks. Just like a Suzy-Q, these are dry, the cream seems nonexistent, and my mouth is sad I made it waste valuable mastication energy on such a sub par treat. I'm sorry, mouth. And on that sad, forlornful (I can make up words, shut up) note I feel this treatise on treats should come to an end. There are still some snacks left on the counter, but my shallow breathing insists I give this rest for a minute. So until next time, assuming I make it to another sun up, I have been The Grumpy Panda, and you have been the poor sod who read this whole thing. Sucker.

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Obession with Sugar Can Get Us Killed, Here's How I Curbed My Sweet Tooth

When we feel stressed or sad, the first thing that pops up in our minds is the tempting sugary food. The pleasure brought by it is just soooo incomparable. From child to adult and to elderly, very few of us really hate the taste of sweetness. We’re born to like sugar.

But we also know how bad it can be when we consume much sugar.

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and many more serious health issues are the possible results of consuming too much sugar. All of these increase our risk of dying.

And here’s the shocking fact: the average American consumes 22 teaspoons of sugar daily, which is more than two times the amount suggested by the American Heart Association.[1] Perhaps it’s one of the reasons why obesity rates see startling increase over the past few decades.

It’s time to do a sugar detox before it’s too late.

Not All the Sugars Are Your Friends…

Sugar is everywhere. But it exists in different forms. Some are inevitable while some are not.

If you have ever studied some science in high school, you would know that sugar comes in at least three major forms: simple sugar, double sugar, and carbohydrate. Sometimes they exist in foods naturally: bread, rice, pasta, potatoes, fruit, milk, and so on. So it’s quite impossible to avoid the intake of sugar when carbohydrate makes one of the major staple foods.

Actually, what we should avoid is the added sugar.

Added sugars, or refined sugars, are the sugars added during the manufacture of foods. They are often found in soft drinks, sports drinks, cookies, candies, desserts, ketchup, and salad dressing. These are the culprits of obesity and all the other related health problems.

Let’s see how you can quit the addiction of sugar to take back the control of your health.

1. Quit Soda Drinks (and Other Sweetened Beverages)

Soda, fruit juice, iced tea, energy drinks, smoothies, and many other sugary drinks are the sneaky sources of added sugars. One can of cola contains 39 g of sugar, which is more than 9 teaspoons, and equal to the suggested daily limit of sugar intake for most men.

Diet soda is not a good alternative either. It is associated with health problems like heart diseases. Diet soda drinkers are also more likely to be overweight than regular soda drinkers.

Liquid sugar calories are even worse than the solid ones, as you don’t feel full and you’ll keep drinking more throughout the day.

So quit sugary drinks. Perhaps start by switching to diet soda, or mixing the sugary drinks with water, and then gradually stop drinking all kinds of sugary drinks.

2. Give Up Simple-Carb Sweet Treats

Cookies, muffins, pastries, and other sweet treats have little nutritional value but are dense with added sugars. They mess with our blood glucose level, providing energy that doesn’t last long.

So next time, when you want to have some treats, have some whole grains instead. They’re more complex in structure so it takes longer time to digest. As a result, they’re absorbed more slowly and provide us steady energy.

Or you can go for the non-starchy vegetables such as greens, the broccoli family, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, eggplant, and so on. You get to eat as much as you want and they can surely help you lose weight.

3. Ease off the Table Sugar

If you’re that kind of person who always adds sugar to your coffee or food, it’s time for you to change the habit. Cut down the amount of sugar or honey you add to your tea or coffee. From 2 teaspoons to 1 teaspoon, and then from 1 to 0.

You may also find substitutes. A slice of orange or some milk will do. Or you can use vanilla powder to add flavor. Order an unsweetened drink and add sweet kick with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. These are all the possible ways to make your drink taste sweet without using sugar.

The same goes for French toast or pancake. Skip the sugar or the maple syrup. Gradually, you will find yourself less addicted to sugar.

4. Indulge in More Healthy Fats

The word ‘fats’ sounds scary to many people. But actually, fat doesn’t make people overweight, sugar does. Fat gives you the sense of fullness, balances your blood sugar and serves as the energy fuel. Healthy fats can be found from food like olive oil, peanut oil, nuts, seeds, and avocados.

Remember, when we say healthy fats, this means there’re unhealthy fats. They are the saturated fats and trans fats. Food with saturated fats includes fatty cuts of beef, pork, and lamb, high fat dairy foods (whole milk, butter, cheese, ice cream), and tropical oils (coconut oil, palm oil), while fried foods, margarine, processed snack foods (crackers, microwave popcorn) contains trans fat. Don’t mix them up with those healthy fats.

5. Have More Lean Protein

Protein is a very important element for our body. Many structures in our body are made up of protein. It is the key to balance blood sugar and insulin and cut cravings. You may start your day with a high protein breakfast and continue your day with other foods with a high composition of protein in every meal. Forget about the traditional starch and sugar combo breakfast. Go for nuts, seeds, eggs, fish, chicken or grass-fed meat.

6. Buy Foods Labeled ‘Unsweetened’

When you’re in a grocery store doing some shopping, buy foods labeled ‘no added sugar’ or ‘unsweetened’. Some manufacturers now produce unsweetened versions of some common foods and they’re easily found in most grocery stores. You can find unsweetened non-dairy milk like almond and soy, nut butters (those made with only nuts and salt), applesauce, oatmeal, and canned fruit easily.

7. Suss Out Sugary Restaurant Foods

Eating out is not always a healthy choice. Many types of cuisines we find delicious are in fact smothered in sauces or coatings with added sugar. Glazes, condiments, and even pasta sauces are often loaded with sugar. The crust of a pizza is also likely to pack hidden sugar.

So be aware of what you’re eating in restaurants. Avoid those foods with brown sugar, corn syrup, and all the other ways to say ‘sugar’. The best way is to cook at home so that you can have delicious healthy foods in a cheap way.

8. Have a Fruit-based Dessert

If you can’t resist your strong craving for dessert, go for a fruit-based dessert. Fruit contains fructose, which is a kind of natural sugar and gives you the similar taste of sweet. That way, at least you can enjoy the sweetness without doing too much harm to your body.

Instead of desserts like macaron and tiramisu, you can choose to have something like apple pie or blueberry cheese cake. But remember, it’s always better to say NO to dessert!

9. Get Enough Sleep

A good health is not only about diet but also every other aspect of your lifestyle. Insufficient sleep drives sugar and carb cravings by affecting your appetite hormones. Studies show that people who sleep for just two hours a day suffer from a rise in hunger hormones and a decrease in appetite-suppressants. Your body is simple. If you sleep less, you need more energy so you need to eat more. If you sleep less than 8 hours per day, get more sleep tonight!

Slash Sugar from Your Diet Now

These are all the ways to do a sugar detox effectively. But remember, none of these helps if you lack the determination. Start from the smallest thing to the biggest thing and do it step by step. One day you will find changes on your body!

Reference

[1]^Harvard School of Public Health: Added Sugar in the Diet

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Obession with Sugar Can Get Us Killed, Here's How I Curbed My Sweet Tooth

But we also know how bad it can be when we consume much sugar.

Obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and many more serious health issues are the possible results of consuming too much sugar. All of these increase our risk of dying.

It’s time to do a sugar detox before it’s too late.

Not All the Sugars Are Your Friends…

Sugar is everywhere. But it exists in different forms. Some are inevitable while some are not.

Actually, what we should avoid is the added sugar.

Let’s see how you can quit the addiction of sugar to take back the control of your health.

1. Quit Soda Drinks (and Other Sweetened Beverages)

Diet soda is not a good alternative either. It is associated with health problems like heart diseases. Diet soda drinkers are also more likely to be overweight than regular soda drinkers.

Liquid sugar calories are even worse than the solid ones, as you don’t feel full and you’ll keep drinking more throughout the day.

So quit sugary drinks. Perhaps start by switching to diet soda, or mixing the sugary drinks with water, and then gradually stop drinking all kinds of sugary drinks.

2. Give Up Simple-Carb Sweet Treats

Cookies, muffins, pastries, and other sweet treats have little nutritional value but are dense with added sugars. They mess with our blood glucose level, providing energy that doesn’t last long.

3. Ease off the Table Sugar

The same goes for French toast or pancake. Skip the sugar or the maple syrup. Gradually, you will find yourself less addicted to sugar.

4. Indulge in More Healthy Fats

5. Have More Lean Protein

6. Buy Foods Labeled ‘Unsweetened’

7. Suss Out Sugary Restaurant Foods

8. Have a Fruit-based Dessert

Instead of desserts like macaron and tiramisu, you can choose to have something like apple pie or blueberry cheese cake. But remember, it’s always better to say NO to dessert!

9. Get Enough Sleep

Slash Sugar from Your Diet Now

Reference

[1]^Harvard School of Public Health: Added Sugar in the Diet

The post Obession with Sugar Can Get Us Killed, Here’s How I Curbed My Sweet Tooth appeared first on Lifehack.

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