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  1. I’m a bit confused here. It indicates that it’s countering the “calorie is a calorie” statement, but it seems to be saying what is really happening is that some calories, such as in nuts, are not biologically available and thus aren’t being counted by the body and that sugar makes one want to eat more. So, what I’m taking away is that some foods should be recalculated to show what the number of calories a human body will realize. But the article then says that sugar impacts other functions and those functions may cause weight problems via mechanisms other than accumulating and expending calories. So, I guess my question is: should we re-measure calories or is sugar doing something to use independent of consuming/burning calories?

    1. I’d argue that individuals who are sensitive to sugars need to avoid them. Calories ARE calories inso far as they otherwise affect individuals. So if you’re sure you’re eating correctly and are still gaining weight cut back on simple sugars. If your weight is fine, don’t change your diet.

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