The grave mistake made by many who want to lose weight is in making the
body burn protein for fuel. When the body is deprived of sugars, it will go to
stored fat or break down its own tissues for energy. This leads to muscle,
liver, pancreatic and kidney damage.
In Chapter 4 we will discuss the “Protein Myth” more thoroughly.
Most artificial sweeteners have been linked to cancer. Nutrasweet® or
aspartame is an example of an artificial sugar. Aspartame is a neuro-toxin that
breaks down into formaldehyde, and Americans use over 7000 tons of this a
year.
It is a myth that natural, simple sugars “feed” (i.e., encourage) cancer.
Quite the contrary. Simple sugars strengthen and energize cells, which is a
must in successful cancer treatment, as cancer cells are normal cells that have
lost their vitality and health through acidosis. Remember, a simple sugar
(glucose in particular) is the proper fuel for cells. Protein and fats should
never be used for fuel unless it is absolutely necessary, because cellular
damage can result.
Fructose is the highest energetic form of a monosaccharide or simple
sugar. Neurons (nerve cells) especially attract fructose molecules. Fructose
enters a cell through diffusion instead of via active transport, which its
counterpart glucose uses. Diffusion saves energy for the body and cells.
Any activity requires energy, including the activity of transporting
nutrients across cell walls. Most nutrients also require a helper or carrier to
assist in this movement through the cell wall into the cell. As ATP (adenosine
triphosphate) is a cell’s stored energy, it is used in active transport (the
assisted transportation of nutrients across cell membrane walls). Glucose
needs insulin to a certain degree as a “utilization hormone” for this active
transport. Fructose, on the other hand, requires no ATP or insulin and is
simply pulled or absorbed through the cell wall by diffusion.
For diabetics, fructose is perfect, especially if they remove complex
sugars from their diets. Complex sugars create excessive glucose levels in the
blood, which then creates more insulin demand.
Raw fruits and vegetables are always your best sources of simple sugars.
This is one reason why your body becomes stronger and more energetic on
these foods. Foods high in protein and low in sugars, or foods high in
complex-sugars, rob your body of vital energy, create acidosis and elevate
blood sugars.