Will Falconer, DVM Moderator
Yes, as there's not a great place to respond to Vital Animal News comments, this is as good a place as any. I'm actually putting things in place to change all that, so it'll be easier for access and comments, but that's another story.
Agreed on the sugar. Much as I like sweets, I can see that they really have to be out of my world, for the most part. I use stevia and birch sugar now, and eat few to no sweet fruits (the tropical ones are killers!).
I understand Dr. Merritt has come up with a theory of "carb points" that we spend throughout our lives. When we're young, we have lots to play with, so don't notice much ill effect of eating sugary things, but as we age, our points "run out," and we start paying with sickness. Makes great sense to me.
And didn't it feel great when the craving for carbs disappeared entirely? That was amazing to me.
Thanks for your kind words, Elle. I always enjoy your comments here.