The sugar/carb behaviour myth!

[nellypope]

If the sugar causing kids to be hyperactive is a myth: (http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.a
sp?articlekey=52516)


then can the same myth/argument be applied to my husband's misguided belief that he can't do the washing up as he's suffering from a large intake of carbs which apparently makes him tired??

I don't buy that one myself ;-)

[Old_Geezer]

No that sounds fair enough to me.

[cazzz1975]

I think its food colourants that cause hyperactive behaviour

[hc4361]

Cut his carbs out! No bread or potatoes with his meals, he'll be a lively as a goat.

[Sqad]

I have NEVER been convinced of the scientific evidence to suggest that behavioral problems in children has anything to do with the sugar/carb hypotheses or the e factor and colouring in foods.

[snags]

Carbs can have a positive effect...

Beating him repeatedly over the head with a 5kg bag of Maris Piper should get him up and at it...

[nellypope]

Genius! I do believe that potato related violence is an underated form of manipulation ;-)

[snags]

And don't forget the Squash group of vegetables... a good going over with a ripe Butternut will count as one of his '5 a day'...

[Quassia]

lol !!

[askyourgran]

Seriously I believe there is a medical explanation for feeling tired after eating a meal.
Not sure of the facts, but your heart has to work harder after eating, a large
heavy meal may bring about the tiredness.
On the other hand our friends have a child who is hyperactive, her mother does not give her chocolate because she says it makes her more difficult to control.

[rowanwitch]

A meal high in refined carbs can make you a bit drowsy certainly a meal with bread and potatoes and a sweet will have me nodding in my chair when a meal of protein and salad/vegetables/fruit doesn't