Ok I don’t know THAT much about business principles, because I’m not really a businesswoman at heart.
However, explain to me, if you can, WHY low-sugar and sugar-free food items are more expensive than regular food items. I’m trying to lose weight, and of course, I’m trying to find the healthiest items out there, but I’m paying MORE. Not less.
Are sugar substitutes just more expensive to make?
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Simply becoz manufacturers know you want to lose weight, so they’ll trick you into thinking sugar free/low sugar stuff is better.. I’ve read many articles that say low-sugar/sugar free aren’t worth it.. its better to eat a very small portion of “regular” stuff and be satisfied.. also sugar/fat free just takes like crap, seriously.. i tried fat free pringles n they just left such an ugly greasy taste in my mouth :yukh:
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Well, dieting works if you take in the right amount of the RIGHT carbs and the right amount of the RIGHT fats.
And pure refined sugar is simply not healthy in large amounts. So when it comes to satisfying my cookie cravings, I'm going to prefer to buy some sugar-free ; no trans-fat type cookies. But then I pay like 3 dollars for like 12 cookies!
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And pure refined sugar is simply not healthy in large amounts. So when it comes to satisfying my cookie cravings, I'm going to prefer to buy some sugar-free ; no trans-fat type cookies. But then I pay like 3 dollars for like 12 cookies!
forget cookies pakoray khaoo sub theek ho jaye ga
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uhm, i said in small amounts..
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if sugar-free stuff has sucralose in it then u are better off taking the sugary stuff. sucralose is really bad for health (sucralose sources are foods flavored with splenda substitute and other foods that have sucralose in them)
yes refined sugars are also very bad....causes bad skin to weight issues. i think its best to stick with sugar that naturally occurs in fruits and some veggies like carrots and bell peppers. also if u need a substitute go for a bit of sweet n low or stevia which are the best sugar substitutes in the market (dont take sweet n low if your family has a cancer history)
i would say quit cookies and cakes altogether and eat fruits because sugar substitutes dont supress sugar cravings...they just trick your body into thinking it is fulfilling the craving.
and yes manufacturers take best advantage of food trends....low carb/no sugar etc etc. so even though whole wheat grainy bread is naturally occurring it costs more than the refined kind.
my friend is a lazy butt and she doesnt want to go to a gym. she spoke to a trainer and he taught her a "exercise for lazy butt's" routine...a few key toning exercises and told her she can eat anything (moderation) EXCEPT cookies, cakes, ice-cream, soda, muffins and pastries (the combination of sugar + bad carbs?).....he said this wont make her stick thin but will help her tone to more shapely....
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:k:
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For Gods sake start excercising if u wanna loose weight. And ofcourse change ur diet into healthier food. Fruits and veggies. Keep eating ur cookies just workout an hour more in the gym ;)
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ahhh you guys are so annoying...cookies are cookies, eating an apple isn't gonna do **** :o
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I try sooooo hard to stay away from cookies etc,
even go for a fruit, but still always end up eating some junk food too. :(
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I went into dunkin donuts yesterday..
went back out emptyhanded, im so proud of myself :)
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Did I mention I have been craving a yummy and
delicious carrot cake. drool
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sigh dont u guys wish we were like schweetdreamz :(
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^^ right:rolleyes: . i had a chicken platter with extra chicken and bread and hot sauce and soda yesterday. i waited 20 minutes in the rain without an umbrella to get it. i finished it in even less time.
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Something organic these days cost a lot more than something inorganic mainly because (1) you get less of a yield if you are growing everything organic (2) usually its small businesses or individual farmers that are growing that stuff rather than big corporation, so their supply and inventory is not as streamlined thus making the price of the product vary.
Also, healthier products like produce or other products do not use preservatives; which means they have smaller shelf life that in turn means that the producer would make those products just enough for the demand, rather than in bulk thus making the price go up.
Disclaimer: I don’t know anything about economics, so the above is hear say.
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I guess shweet is one of us after all. :-)
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all healthy/organic items in a grocery store are expensive. I thought all fat people knew that 
If you wanna lose weight, drink lots of black coffee and green tea. Then use teeth whitening strips for the effect the coffee has on your teeth
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kambhakto!!!
Yaha pe mera salaaaad kha kha ke , soup pe pe ke, green tea pe pe ke, chawaal ki dekh kar muh udhar kar leti hon. aur tum log ho ke barhe maze se kah rahe ho..
yeah but when i go out with friends i have fun :D