I quit sugar 4 months ago..lost 24lbs, arthritis is GONE..psoriasis is GONE..brown spots on my hands are gone ..no inflammation..mental clarity is 100% amazing 👏
@@april_ another thing..I have complete bladder control since quitting sugar...haven't been able to hold it for bout 5 yrs! That is a HUGE bonus for a 60 yr old
@@PatrickFDolan it's amazing and terrifying to know what sugar does to the body..it took me 60 yrs to figure it out..hopefully, it's not too late..its hard to swallow that the United corporations of America want us all sick to be permanent patients..
I'm 75 and I quit sugar in 2008 and grain two years later. I was much older then, I'm younger than that now. I had been diagnosed with diabetes and I had terrible gut problems, which were quickly cured after I quit grain and sugar. I also lost 130# effortlessly and I'll not go back any time in whatever years I have left.
Tips that have kept me close to sugar-free for the past several months: 1) Have a stash of sugar-free (stevia & monkfruit/erythritol) cheat treats; 2) Telling dinner hosts I will bring my own dessert (and avoid bread & pasta); 3) Making a large main dish & separate into indiv. servings (as Sarah suggested); 4) Replace sugar intake with healthy fat intake (keeps you satisfied) 5) Try intermittent fasting . . . helps you stick with meals instead of snacking 6) Binge-watch videos such as these to keep you on track and to gather tips
How long did it take you to finally be completely sugar free? And what types of methods and specific products do you use when it comes to grocery shopping and cooking?
I had quit sugar for about 3 months over 15 years ago and in 2 months time I had dropped 22 pounds effortlessly. I was amazed at how quickly that weight seemed to just dissolve. Along with the other changes that folks have mentioned, mental clarity, happier in general, felt lighter, more energy, slept better, etc. I unfortunately ended up slowly reincorporating it and started feeling less motivated again. I’ve been considering cutting it out again and incredibly this video popped up as I was searching for something unrelated. 🙌🏽
@Liberal Culler The body stores fat and use’s sugars for function .So much so using fat requires a process that requires more energy,so sugars or carbs are a ready fuel . The fat you eat is the fat you wear.
I am turning 40 this july 2023. I cut my carbs, sugar and process food intake since march. I feel i am on my 20’s. Dr Robert Lustig said you cannot out run a bad diet and ms barbara O’neil said you genes loads the gone but your lifestyle pulls the trigger. I will hold on to that to the rest of my life. Btw I am diabetic and had hight triglycerides level and now I am on process on fixing it on right foods. On God’s given food to us.
My second job is baking pastries and at work I'm asking others in the kitchen to taste the stuff for me because I've sworn off refined sugar and other sugars. I thought it would be harder to resist eating the desserts I make, but I'm in my third week of no sugar and it's actually not bad. I'm not really tempted to eat the sweets.
Amazing. I agree with everything she said and I tried it myself, for over a year now, everything regarding my health is better, from my skin, to my hair, to my digestion, to my body fat percentage, to my ability to manage stress, EVERYTHING. I got blood work before and after and everything is balanced and back to normal. The moment processed sugar went out and healthy fats got in my diet, life simply got better. It's insane
@@matesssmiss9419 Hi! I actually started seeing results after something like 3 weeks (the bloating and inflammation went away) and a month after I noticed that my period was really less painful (now it's practically pain free). I am still on no sugar by the way, with some exceptions here and there on birthdays and such :) the rest of the benefits I can't really tell you when they started. The idea is to consider this a life style and not really a diet. The first 2 weeks were harder (because I use to consume a LOT of sugar) but after things got easier and honestly I am not planning on going back :) I hope this helps :)
@@loulousd5443 Thanks, it sounds awesome :) What about starchy foods like potatoes, rice, what about pastry, oats, common fruit? Did you cut everything out? It's just lots of carbs in there. This sounds to me much more difficult than to cut just regular sugary things out.
@@matesssmiss9419 no I didn't cut allll carbs I still have fruits, mostly berries (sometimes I would put half a banana in a smoothie), and during summer I do have other fruits, but not everyday. I still have potatoes from time to time as well, and once again, not very often. I rarely have rice or pasta but I have quinoa and I have discovered a lot of pastas made with quinoa and cauliflower so I have those instead. I know it's hard. But I started by first cutting the abvious added sugars and than slowly transitioned into cutting the rice pasta couscous and breads etc. There are always alternatives out there :) if you can't cut all of these items just cutting the added procccessed sugar already gives results and I do believe it's still better than nothing :)
It does not take eight weeks to eliminate "sugar" (sucrose and added fructose). I did it in one day, felt better the very next day and as little as a week later felt like a new person. A whole range of what seemed like chronic ailments were either gone or in full retreat ... itchy skin, blurred vision, fungal infections, worsening symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency, arthritic joint pains, muscular pains and cramps, constant tiredness, difficujlty concentrating and weight gain around the waist despite eating no more calories than I need. I think it helps to make a complete and symbolic end to using sugar (sucrose/fructose). It is like stopping smoking. DIscarding the last pack of cigarettes while it is still half full somehow increases the motivation to keep off them in a way that trying to stop after the last cigarette is gone does not. I guessed that the same might help in giving up sugar. So, despite the apparent crime of discarding food that some people would be glad of I: - emptied the sugar tin (1kg sucrose) into the waste bin, along with a pack of chocolate biscuits; - poured all remaining coca-cola and fruit juices down the drain; - threw out part-used jars of jams and chutneys, - (along with tomato sauce, chilli sauce, mustard and any of the other preparations in my fridge and larder that contained sucrose or added fructose). The only fructose to enter my body since has been from whole fruits, and tha is a small amount that the body processes differently than the massive amounts added to food in the form of HFCS, bnecaus eof the fibre and other chemicals in the fruit. It really is that easy. The clearer head, feeling of well-being, and rapid disappearance of chronic helath problems completely override any cravings. I am now making all my own meals from the basic ingredients so that I know exactly what I am eating. Apart from the immediate health benefits I also find that my sense of taste has improved. I had thought all by ailments and declining sense of taste were due to genetics and getting older. Turns out they were not. I do not care about any arguments going on in the world of food scientists, doctors, food companies, medical researchers and nutritionists anout whether the evidence really confirms what Dr. Lustig is saying. Nor do I care that my anecdotal account is not scientific evidence. The simple fact is that I cut out sugar, all at once, on one day, have not missed it, and have transformned my health as a result., and that is what really matters.
I have been zero sugar for two weeks now! I was planning to do a month for health reasons but there is no way I am going back to it. I make all my own food, including mayo and ranch dressing. It is so freaking easy and cheap. Just ordered her book!
I used to have horrible leg cramps. For years I suffered. But after quitting sugar, they've completely stopped. I wish I'd been told about this benefit years ago!
I get horrible leg cramps as well. People don't understand how they could be so bad, to where you stretch it out and the cramp won't go away! I thought I was eating healthy, and am only just discovering I'm a sugar junkie. I never knew the relationship between cramps and sugar. This is huge!
Pancreatitis linked to long chain protein like beef, ease of these long chain proteins both beef & tiger prawn. Digestion requires substantial focus - from bitter greens like endive to start meal; digestive enzymes; reflect on easily digested foods fish eggs greens
As a confirmed sugar addict, being slowly killed by Big Sugar, all I can add is pay close attention. The universe only gives you one body. Take good care of it!Be well.
@@foobarmaximus3506 God made the universe,God made me.God and the universe are not the same thing. God is the Creator,universe is the creation.I hope you'll understand.
Inspired by Sarah. Stopped eating sugar for 2 weeks, been working out and lost 2 pounds already. Hope to make this lifelong. Goal: - no sugar - no alcohol
If you get to a point of plateau, consider looking at keto. Carbohydrates become sugar unless you exercise a LOT to burn it off. Congratulations on improving your health 🙂
That's great. I'm wondering why you've only lost 2 pounds though? Curious, what kind of exercise are you doing? If your gaining muscle I then understand why 2 pounds. Best way is to go by your clothes or the mirror. You are on the right path and more will come off soon.
went no sugar and no alcohol a while ago. also prepare most of my own food from fresh produce and meats. People often ask me why I look so young, how I lost that weight, ect. but always a frown when I tell them the truth. I feel better than I did 15 years ago and definitely more healthy, more energetic and can go out and hike all day while people 20 years younger are whining. When I quit sugar my blood pressure went down. My doctor loves my labs when I get my physical. I grew up being one of the fattest in school. One day i decided to get ahead of this and started with eliminating soda, then candy, then I learned to stop snakcing. Stay on course and you will steadily move towards better fitness and a VERY enjoyable life.
I bought your book, followed the detox programme for 3 weeks, so I’m halfway through and I lost a stone in weight, it fixed my broken sleep, I have a lot more energy and my daily headaches had vanished, it reduced my anxiety levels a whole lot and I just generally feel a lot better. It’s amazing and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks a lot
I quit sugar for six weeks once. Honestly it was incredible. My whole being just moved up a notch, everything got better. It's quite shocking actually, to see how you're supposed to feel, when you do you realize you've been living like shit all along and never knew. So in this way sugar(bad food in general) is like a curtain, and "hidden" behind that curtain is your optimal self. The real you.
Sugar and certain carbs contribute to candida and in combination with other toxins cause leaky gut. It takes the microbiom about 90 days to change its bacteria compilation and also for the liver to regenerate.
Sabine Theresia Schmitt Sugar can kill your liver just like the sugar from alcohol does. Both can come from grains. Leaky gut has also been linked to a lot of autoimmune diseases and arthritis.
I was amazed at how knowledgeable she is on the topic. Cited quite a bunch of scientific publications and recommended many books. She answered all audience questions without (much?) hesitation. On top of all that, she succeeded in her goal of not coming off as preachy. Thanks!
@colleen whalen Her qualifications are she no doubt looks better, and is no doubt healthier than you. She cites scientific studies and has personal experience of quitting sugar. What are your qualifications and expertise? You thinking somebody is misinformed and actually demonstrating she is misinformed, are two entirely different things. Basically, thinking something, doesn't equal right. I look forward to you enlightening us all.
I am Certified by the State of California in Community Nutrition and can work in hospitals and medical clinics performing nutritional coaching and advising. I’m 68 and quit eating sugar and all processed food in 1968 and YES, I am incredibly HEALTHY. At age 68 I am Rx medication free and zero health problems If you think her “qualifications” are being young, physically attractive….then you admit you have zero standards. She sounds as though she is a layperson with no clinical, scientific training. Many of her statements were NOT healthy…she eats lots of saturated fat, coconut oil and that is 90 percent saturated fat There is a great deal MORE to a balanced diet than just eliminating sugar She is a layperson NOT a MD or Registered Dietician nor does she appear to have ANY scientific training…yet another self processed “expert” who got some people to sit in a room while she gave a speech and then posted it on You Tube. Ho him….
I ate, sweets, cakes, chocolate, ice cream and biscuits everyday for over 40 year. I took 2 sugars in tea and coffee and drink 6 cups a day. I'm 3 weeks in, and I've not ate any of these and I know that I'll near take sugar in tea or coffee again. I will eat some of these things again, but it will be drastically reduced.
Sounds realistic. I am 58 and eaten sugar since I was 5 fir comfort from the brutality that was my childhood. I’m going to start reducing and finding foods to replace. I eat healthy but sugar destroys all my “healthy “
Nice one ! Yep i dropped 16kilos. Once you get over the carb n sugar addiction you tend to get less hungry. Throw in a bit of fasting on top, that gets much easier too. Took me only 3 months !
I quit eating sugar about thirty years ago (I'm 76 years old now). I'm in pretty good health (except for asthma). I'm glad I don't eat sugar. You're beautiful.
@@maxlee6676 How silly. All the Mexican food I eat is in a restaurant owned by people born in Mexico, as are their chefs. And boy is it ever delicious! It wouldn't be too hard to not have sugar in my favorite _restaurante, no pienso que usan mucho de azúcar._ :)
There’s a great little book on natural healing written by an older man who cured himself of a number of maladies without medical intervention, called My Physician, Myself. I read it a couple of years ago but lost my copy. I’m going to Amazon right now to order one and be more careful with it. It’s more than worth the read. You might look into the work of Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who lived to be 102.
I haven't eaten anything refined for 2 weeks and having severe headache, depression, anxiety and craving for sugar. I know it takes lot to detox your body and year old habits are very difficult to leave. Although, I see some positive changes in me but this journey is going to be really difficult when you have entire family which feeds on sugar and you are the only one in a withdrawal mood.
@hero1484 keep going it is totally worth it. The hardest bit is learning to turn food down gently, being prepped and finding alternatives. Eat a filling breakfast to help you stay focussed. You posted a month ago, how is it going?
I don't think it's "detoxing" to stop eating sugar. I notice people using this word as if they're addicts when speaking of certain types of food. The problem with seeing sugar or gluten or even carbs (I've seen crazy people saying they are "detoxing" from one of the three macronutrients humans require for good health) is that these things aren't drugs. You probably will feel unwell when you completely eliminate a ready source of easy fuel and force your body to abruptly use more complex way of fueling the body. If you were eating sugar all day before you abruptly stopped, then of course your body will react to that. It doesn't mean you're detoxing.
I got hashimotos had 0 hormones being produced. Only noticed tired all the time and was sleeping 14-15 hours a day. The doc said with 6 months I probably would be in a coma. Not once did the doc say anything about sugar. Since I started fasting and reduced sugar my arthritis pain gone feeling more energized after couple of weeks once Sugar crash was gone.
I am currently on Day 16 of a no-added sugar fast. I am also doing plant-based at this time. Mental clarity is definitely a plus to this. My skin has cleared up so much! It’s amazing how much sugar is in items. I was gonna grab some wild rice, and even that had sugar in it. Lol. But, seriously, taking time to read labels and see what’s actually in the items that you buy is really necessary. I am so happy with this no sugar added journey. The plan is to go for 21 days, but I honestly want to make it longer.
@@Btn1136 You do not need animal fat for anything. There is plenty of good fat in things like avocados, even olive oil if you want to go there, but there is absolutely no need to have animal fat. What made the difference for me in very quickly reducing sugar cravings, was providing COMPLEX carbohydrates by means of high complex foods - mostly the whole grains like millet and kasha made a difference, as well as vegetables and beans. Omega 3's can be found in fish if you want to eat fish but you can use flaxseed for that, or use algae based supplements.
GasoLINA INK! Sugar from fruits is a good stuff. Fruits are amazing. Make you happy and healthy. But of course you should not eat too much of it either
Ex-sugar addict here. I recently hired a personal trainer/meal planner to help me track my macros. And yes I weighed all my meals. Needless to say, after two weeks, I quickly dropped 10 lbs by omitting sugar.
Alicia Quintero day 3. I hurt everywhere. I am positive though and will keep going. Pain now rewards later. Besides it’s the perfect time to do it. I got lots of time on my hands.
I quit thyroxin and replaced with potassium iodide. Less expensive, no prescription needed and much more effective according to my blood tests. I have completely restored my thyroid function with that one supplement.
I began cutting sugar and refined carbohydrates from my diet about 15 years ago. Best thing I ever did for my health. People would be surprised how many addictions are more manageable after giving it up. Whether it be smoking, drinking, and/or drugs. People are living in a sugar crash/fog and don’t realize it and take up other addictions to compensate. My body stays lean and I have plenty of energy. I recommend it regardless of what age anyone is. It’s not natural to the human diet in high amounts. It’s completely a result of the industrial revolution in the last 100 years.
I remember a time when I rarely ate sugar. I could breathe better. And run much farther, than I can now. Gonna give it a shot to get healthy again. This was quite informative and helpful btw.
Last time government intervened my son became obese! I will NEVER looked to government ever!!!!! Thank you for your enthusiasm for taking it into your own hands and sharing your success and encouragement!
I've recently been diagnosed with Type 2 and have immersed myself into learning as much as I can about it, so running across this video is a real gift. Quitting processed sugar is the real win, getting natural sugar from fruits isn't nearly as bad and can have huge health benefits (dried blueberries for example). There have been studies that have come out since this was recorded so doing some of your own research is always a great idea. Take care, all.
Look into Dr. Jason Fung he talks so much about type 2 and intermittent fasting and it’s effect on glucose and insulin levels. He research is thorough. Love his stuff also check out Andrew Huberman
I use frozen berries. My blood now is the same as non diabetic. When I trained as a nurse in the 60s We were told all diabetics MUST eat a low carb diet. Peas are a no no, They can spike your sugar. I had no education on diet or any help. It's only my memories from the 60s training and YT that has got my blood under control. All things considered it's probably best I got no education from them. In the UK it is only in later years that the diet attitude is eat what you like and take more insulin. Type 2 they expect you to keep bloods under control but won't give you any testing equipment. It's infuriating. not all of us are wealthy enough to buy it.
Five months off sugar, gluten & alcoholic drinks , including my favorite margaritas and I have lost 18 pounds. I am attempting to ward off the family history of cancer, glaucoma and dementia. I am presently 65 in age, 5’7 and 136.5 lbs.
I am on day 13 of detoxing from sugar. Symptoms include weakness and fatigue, no energy, depression (bad for about 4 days) Insomnia, irritability, sugar cravings. I watched a movie on you tube called That sugar film. Several people say it can take a month to totally be free from all symptoms of sugar withdrawal. One person I think said 2 months. Some people struggle less but this is my experience.,,,and a friend was about the same. Day 13 I am mainly just weak and tired.
IAm sure She's talking about the general physical detoxing/quitting of the sugar. It could take much longer for some depending on how deep they were into sugar, how huge the sugar driven communities are that live inside them. Once the physical is over the mental detox is what keeps You from going back. The Mind set seems to be the success and staying factor in so much. Congratulations on Your journey. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;
Try juicing fruits / vegetables first 3 days you might feel some headache. Day 4-5 and up you'll never look back. Don't worry about sugar from the whole fruits, although try to keep it more vegetables than fruit. 80/20% down to 60/40%. (vegetables/fruits). Your body will thank you, and you can thank me later 😊 good luck.
To quit sugar, you need to address all of the foods that turn to sugar and all processed foods. You need to first reverse insulin resistance (which is why reducing sugar is so powerful) and while all of these things are great, I think results will vary based on the individual. Get your A1C checked and your fasting insulin level not just fasting glucose.
I went a step further and quit caffeine at the same time. Day 2-3 was terrible. On day 5 I started to notice more stabilized energy levels. By 7 I already notice a better complexion and less inflamed face skin. I might have 5-10g of added sugar a day or less, but nowhere near close to the 250g or more, I was having previously.
@@NomadOutOfAfrica i mean it's very addictive and when addicted to caffeine it makes people feel like shit when not getting their daily dose which sounds pretty bad to be honest
Sarah, you look beautiful and healthy! I will definitely be purchasing your book! My boyfriend has psoriatic arthritis and I have turned his health around by changing his diet. Everyone needs your book! I cook for my dogs and give them the same good quality butter I eat. My Golden Retriever lived to be 18 and my other two dogs are on their way to a long life too.
Hi Has he noticed a big difference in his symptoms ? I’m on humira but trying to be med free so just seeing what data is out there as I suffer with the same things😤
@@danieljameshenrywilkes Hi Daniel, My top recommendation is to stop eating chicken!! That's all he ate for 30 years. I switched him to kosher Turkey breast. It's available at Trader Joe's and is so much healthier. Chicken contains lectin in the muscle and it's really bad for you. Also, eat organic when it comes to veggies and fruit.
Timeless information. She is a wonderful speaker. I don't often comment on things I listen to, Bur is information, seems to be very helpful on my journey to get sugar out of my life.
I call sugar "white death", try to avoid it when ever possible. Had so many health issues I thought I was dying. Mental fatigue, blurry vision, achy bones, felt like I was dragging chains around. It was only when I saw some reasearch on sugar and it's long term effects I began to realize sugar was a culprit. It's not easy giving up sugar, it seems to be in mostly everything, but I can say I feel 100% better for it. One of the reasons there are so many people who are diabetic and over weight.
Wow weee this is a helluva eye opener. I keep pausing to go to the cabinet and throw something away. My brain is healthier just from listening to this. I'm going to Amazon to buy the book.
I quit sugar and all processed carbs 5 years ago and have a much better life on all fronts. I now believe that sugar should be a controlled substance. If you have quit sugar you know exactly why I feel this way.
Thanks Sarah! Im so happy the landscape on this changed! I started low carb (50g) a month ago to combat fatty liver and kidney issues. I’ve never felt better. It’s so great to see the proliferation of health food stores catering to mindful eating. Even in Brisbane!
I'm feeling rather right now at our so called health professionals and government. I'm also 100% dedicated to removing sugar from my life. In fact, when I eat sugar, the next day I have what feels like a hangover.
I quit caffeine and sugar once for 6 months and was dragging the whole time. I went back to sugar and caffeine. Kudos to you though and great for those who find it helpful!
I was told by a doctor that no women should give up sugar in its natural forms before the menopause. It is needed by the body if you still menstruate. That's maybe why you had a problem giving it up.
There's a lot of useful information in this lecture. However, I don't like the fact that she doesn't label glucose as something dangerous that contributes to diabetes and other health issues. Here in Europe we mostly use cane sugar as added sugar, which is glucose, while on the other hand Americans use high fructose corn syrup, and we both have tremendously high rates of diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases and illnesses.
@@kirsten1007 hi, i reccomend no caffeine, no alcohol, no smoking, no sugar, no processed foods. It is said a mediterranean diet will be very helpful for autoimmine diseases.
Very interesting, I am a sugarholic. I have been off sugar for three days... I am okay. I have great hopes that getting away from the sugar will help me.
Well it's been 11 months, so I hope you stuck with it. If so, you will no doubt attest to the fact that you feel way better. I've been there, there's no doubt your health improves without sugar. Personally I find that a sugarholic, of which I'm one, only needs to cut out the sugary treats likes cookies candies cakes sodas etc., to feel significant positive affects. Don't think I could ever go hardcore, like cutting out whole fruits high in sugar, for example, or like a shot of brandy or whisky. I have those and still feel great. However, when I consistantly binge on the other stuff, then big difference, I feel like crap (other than the initial hit from jamming whatever it is that's full of sugar down my throat). Anyway, if you're attempt failed, don't give up. Keep trying, it'll eventually stick. Ps, I found mint from toothpaste or mouthwash killed my sugar cravings. Good luck.
Fantastic talk. The bit about assigning kids the task of finding the yogurt with the least amount of sugar is great. It does put some responsibility on them. Great teaching.
Great presentation Sarah. I'm sure many people could relate to not including 'dark chocolate and honey' in their sugar count. And great to see you are raising awareness and supporting education changes for the future.
yes this is a really sappy speech, seriously how much DARK Chocolate and honey did you consume.? I hate it when people think they have lived the life, but in reality they have No Idea!
Have avoided watching and listening to anything about quitting sugar for years. Now I am kicking myself, so many of my recent health issues may have been avoided.. Thank you x
This is quite the conincidence as I stumbled upon this video and low and behold I bought your book several years ago. U fascinate me. I am addicted to sugar but I try to manage it by not keeping sugar treats in my home. I realize how there is sugar in everything we buy but I am the type that prefers making my own therefore I rarely buy premade meals as I don't know what I'm ingesting. BTW I just love your book it's FABULOUS. And I thoroughly enjoyed this video. U r such an inspiration and I just love listening to u talk as I so love the Australian accent. Bless u. 💞
To quit anything I have to read so many labels that it's like being back in school. I just skip everything until i get to the weight I want to be at. Sugar is everywhere and it's impossible to quit it without in depth research. I must say that's a great job quitting sugar, incredible.
I never read labels because I learned how to cook with fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. Manufactured food is unhealthy even if it doesn't have sugar, it will have excess sodium, preservatives, too much oil, artificial colors, etc.
excellent talk. bravo. learned so much and I'm so inspired. My gut health is a mess due to too much sugar, inflammation is coming back, feeling tired, 56 years old...
I'm 22 minutes in, and it's the second time I feel the urge to hit the like button, it's so eye-opening. Thank God I'm seeing it on a January 3rd, now I have a chance to give it a clean start, and for the very first time in my life (36) I'll try something out, and it's reducing my sugar intake. I'll channel my sugar cravings into ordering teacups instead and drink tea from them! Also thanks for confirming I can still have milk coffee! XD My survival will have better odds!
Loved how you explained the way sugar isn’t just sugar granules but it’s inside of foods, thank you Sarah. Hope the Thai food authority listens in 😊 as Sydney Thai cuisine used to be the ‘thing’. Even coconut water these days have added sugar, and those plant-based milk not sugar but sunflower or canola oil to thicken it with just 3% of whatever plant it promises on the carton advert. For eg almond milk.
A book I read by Shane Ellison said we are not cows, we don't need to graze on food all day long. Eat 2-3 meals daily and you'll have much better regulated insulin levels, and no type 2 diabetes. She's basically keto and on an intermittent fasting way of eating.
I let my son eat fruit like apples and berries and citrus in the winter. But I’ve NEVER let him have juice or “fruit snacks” (basically candies made from fruit juice) regularly. He gets apple juice on an airplane ride. Or at a party or on vacation, he is allowed to had juice or soda once a day. But I do let him have deserts and frozen yogurt on the weekends. I need some ideas to start getting him off those sugar foods in a comfortable and subtle way…
I haven't eaten any sugar since 1995, and for drinks, I only drink water, eat organic. It was hard the first ten years to let it go and I failed many times but never gave up, the next ten years were much easier but when stressed it was hard and I would fall occasionally, the last ten years was easy eating healthy.
Elder Mountain Dreaming. There is a flavored seltzer water called Simply Organic they have Lemon Lime and Orange Vanilla with no Sugar and no carbs and zero calories. The orange Vanilla is my favorite. There is also have a brand called Sparkling Ice. Zero calories and have antioxidants. Just to help you wanted to try something sweet that does not raise blood sugar. The Seltzer one though might be to your liking since you are on a water diet.
I've struggled this last 6 months giving it up cause I grew up on comfort food like French toast and no keto French toast isn't the same but I have done pork rinds French toast.
that is so cute..it was hard the "first 10 years"..that phrase struck me as very funny for some reason ..if not tragic...then the next 10..boy this is serious..and ya I have let it go only to find some time later it started creeping back in.
What an amazing, articulate, beautiful and disciplined woman! Great educational, inspirational speech that was so easy to listen too and and motivates to eradicate sugar from your diet. A credit to Australia you are Sarah!
I have a real gripe with these videos. This lady didn't quit sugar as she mentions multiple times foods she eats that contain sugar but still says she is 'no sugar'. She quit highly processed sugars and types of foods that are extremely high in simple sugars and some complex carbs. The reason that she supposedly 'quit sugar' was because she was eating too much of it. Sugar/carbohydrates aren't the problem, it is the excessive intake of them that is the problem and we can do that very easily and fall into the trap of eating too many of them. Unfortunately we can very easily eat a crazy amount of sugar due to the types of sweet foods available off the shelf. That doesn't necessarily mean sugar is bad or that you should quit sugar, but we should absolutely reduce our intake of high amounts of sugar. You also aren't supposed to just simply eat starchy potatoes either (which are in fact nutrient dense) you eat them with other fibrous vegetables which reduces their glycaemic index. I like to look at it from the perspective of athletes who have the best information in front of them AND put it into practice everyday. Most athletes (aside from keto athletes) eat carbohydrates/sugars as an essential part of their diet as they need it for energy. These athletes see dietitians, nutritionists, doctors, perform extensive testing and are some of the fittest people around who get up day after day and train and recover eating a combination of sugars/carbs, proteins and fats. These athletes know, that if they don't eat enough sugar/carbs their performance will drop both in training and in their racing. My frustration is that when people say 'I quit sugar' it drives home the wrong message. It's not sugar that was the problem, its eating excess amounts chocolate, cakes, lollies/candy, breads etc that are high in simple sugars that is the problem. As we have always been taught growing up, everything in moderation, including sugar. There is a reason why sugar is on the smallest part of the food pyramid. Just because you were eating too much of a good thing, then drastically cut back and noticed a bunch of health benefits, doesn't mean that food was bad, it's that you were eating too much of a good thing to begin with. Having said that, not all humans are the same and some of us have conditions (like Sarah) that mean they need to cut back further on particular foods, activities, materials, environments etc
In a typical lifestyle, sugar is consumed as part of everyday tea, mother made sweets, icecreams, chocolates, ketchup, softdrinks, port wine. In my opinion all the mentioned items can be avoided without calling it a huge challenge. The trouble part is white potatos and white rice, which also need to avoided for sugar detox. My grandfather used to eat sorghum bread and leafy vegetable twice in day and 365 days in a year. Never ate rice or potato. He is my hero for this reason.
I’ve gone from totally plant based diet in 2012 to carnivore 2022 and still have not been sick for over 10 years. The common denominator is no prepackaged foods. to very few carbs of all kinds. Not even the sniffle’s …. it’s been amazing!!!
My arthritis was really getting bad in my knees and elbows.I could not walk or wash dishes without pain.that is the major reason i quit sugar 6 weeks ago.Another reason is that cancer feeds on sugar.No one wants cancer.A friend of mine died from it and i watched her suffer. For 3 years i have been losing excess fat and i dont want to be big ever again.Also i ditched the bread grains and fried food.Extra virgin olive oil is really good to take straight.Just keep it to 2 tbs a day. Doughnuts make me cringe.I cant go back to eating sugar again.Life is so good now! My skin has a healthy glow and my fine lines are going away.
I love your presentation 👍, and I want a signed “I Quit Sugar” tee shirt 😂. I cut sugar out of my coffee and after a week, my tastebuds adjusted to not liking sugar in it. I’d actually like to gift a few close loved ones your 📖. 🙏
There’s a great little book on natural healing written by an older man who cured himself of a number of maladies without medical intervention, called My Physician, Myself. I read it a couple of years ago but lost my copy. I’m going to Amazon right now to order one and be more careful with it. It’s more than worth the read. You might look into the work of Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who lived to be 102.
I read years ago about a study that found people who ate 3 squares of chocolate (1 oz? not sure) per week showed health benefits. My thought on that was that somebody who has the self control to eat one small square of chocolate at a time probably has many other healthy habits and for one, doesn't binge on sugary things. So I wasn't convinced the proposed health benefits were just about that 3 squares of chocolate.
Single foods arent' the answer. Whole foods are. A varied whole foods diet without simple sugars but includes complex carbohydrates -- found in whole unprocessed grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and yes DARK chocolate - over 80% dark -- interestingly this kind of chocolate does not create cravings for more, I can eat 2 ounces and not have to eat the whole bar like I would if it was ... say, a kit kat bar. Completely different thing!
I quit sugar and processed foods on Jan. 1. Today is March 14 .I've lost 28 lbs. I'm almost 62 years old and weigh 142 lbs., my high school weight. I have 6 pack abs again.
I quit caffeine several years ago because it used to give me horrible migraines. I loved coffee so much but I was so firm in quitting caffeine and fight for my health, I did have withdrawal symptoms (I was a heavy coffee drinker) but after some failed attempts I finally got there, and haven't taken caffeine since 2015. I wish I could have the same conviction for sugar! I know is bad for my health but I always come back to the chocolates, cookies, desserts :-(
You can do it. I can’t handle caffeine so going without is easy for me. I am about to stop sugar except for very special occasions. I can do it because my old self preferred real food over sweets, and I successfully cut down on salt. So my point is that you succeeded before and you can do it again. Best wishes.
I also gave up coffee (mixed caffeinated with decaf, increasing the decaf proportions daily while decreasing the caffeinated portion). I also have a sugar addiction that is mostly for chocolate candy (and brownies). My preference and what I'm most addicted to is *milk chocolate,*but what I found is that if I buy dark chocolate instead (and not have the milk chocolate in the house), I will only have 25% if the amount of dark chocolate. It's a small enough change and I don't feel completely deprived even though I'm eating 75% less chocolate than I normally would do. Seems that the dark chocolate crushes the craving.
Sarah Wilson delivers a super comprehensive and engaging presentation on the science of sugar. I really appreciate and recommend anyone struggling with over consumption of sugar (and hidden sugars). She has definitely inspired me to start my detox! And everyone’s comments are inspiring as well! Thank you Microsoft 😊🎉😁 and Sarah Wilson!
Some comments saying skip to 20 minutes but I've watched quite a few similar vids and it's worth watching the first 20 to get the context. One thing I don't get is that Robert Lustig says that whole fruit is fine as it wraps the fructose in fibre yet Sarah Wilson seems very wary of e.g. apples, bananas and melons. I have at least one apple a day and one banana as part of my 5 a day, not to mention pears, oranges etc. Where does this leave me now? i don't eat any of the obviously sugary stuff like sweets. cakes biscuits, soda, pretty much no alcohol.
For me, much of my life has involved developing bad habits and eliminating them. Being tolerant of miss-steps is key. My experience with almost entirely eliminating refined carbs and sugar was a process. I consume raw buckwheat honey occasionally and very rarely eat wheat products. I eat within a 6-hour window most days and do a prolonged water fast every few months. It doesn't need to be a structured process. Eliminating the need for flavored water products is very helpful.
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I quit sugar 4 months ago..lost 24lbs, arthritis is GONE..psoriasis is GONE..brown spots on my hands are gone ..no inflammation..mental clarity is 100% amazing 👏
Good for you!! That’s so awesome!! I love reading the comments so I can see inspiring comments like yours
@@april_ another thing..I have complete bladder control since quitting sugar...haven't been able to hold it for bout 5 yrs! That is a HUGE bonus for a 60 yr old
You sound just like me. Same. I feel literally better than I did in my 20s. I'm now in my 50s. I'm like the Eveready bunny.
@@PatrickFDolan it's amazing and terrifying to know what sugar does to the body..it took me 60 yrs to figure it out..hopefully, it's not too late..its hard to swallow that the United corporations of America want us all sick to be permanent patients..
Same! I never imagined the difference it would make.
I'm 75 and I quit sugar in 2008 and grain two years later. I was much older then, I'm younger than that now. I had been diagnosed with diabetes and I had terrible gut problems, which were quickly cured after I quit grain and sugar. I also lost 130# effortlessly and I'll not go back any time in whatever years I have left.
Hell yeah Gary!
Awesome so good on you Gary ! Keep spreading the news
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Do you eat carbs like squash and potatoes?
@@The_Healing_Facilitator No white potatoes, occasional sweet potatoes as a rare treat and occasional spaghetti squash as well but not often.
@@garysanchezphotography Hi, did you go mostly on Keto then? Thanks for your help
Am I the only one looking at these videos to constantly be motivated to make the right decisions?
Tips that have kept me close to sugar-free for the past several months:
1) Have a stash of sugar-free (stevia & monkfruit/erythritol) cheat treats;
2) Telling dinner hosts I will bring my own dessert (and avoid bread & pasta);
3) Making a large main dish & separate into indiv. servings (as Sarah suggested);
4) Replace sugar intake with healthy fat intake (keeps you satisfied)
5) Try intermittent fasting . . . helps you stick with meals instead of snacking
6) Binge-watch videos such as these to keep you on track and to gather tips
just be careful with sugar substitutes they have their dark side as my daughter found out when she replaced sugar with stevia.
@@sandiec6063 yeah, I heard the body expects sugar and produces insulin as a result, or something like that. Think best to avoid them.
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Erythritol was just proven to be really dangerous.
I quit sugar 2017 July 4. what a Journey! I am now medicine-free for 3 years. now I fast and work out daily
How long did it take you to finally be completely sugar free? And what types of methods and specific products do you use when it comes to grocery shopping and cooking?
What medicines were you taking. Diabetes high blood pressure .... if you care to share
Wow amazing!. Good for you!
How old were u when u quit sugar?
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I had quit sugar for about 3 months over 15 years ago and in 2 months time I had dropped 22 pounds effortlessly. I was amazed at how quickly that weight seemed to just dissolve. Along with the other changes that folks have mentioned, mental clarity, happier in general, felt lighter, more energy, slept better, etc. I unfortunately ended up slowly reincorporating it and started feeling less motivated again. I’ve been considering cutting it out again and incredibly this video popped up as I was searching for something unrelated. 🙌🏽
Mars bars not the sugars fault
@Liberal Culler The body stores fat and use’s sugars for function .So much so using fat requires a process that requires more energy,so sugars or carbs are a ready fuel . The fat you eat is the fat you wear.
@@Innerlight320 very funny ha ha ha
@@Innerlight320 that too simplistic of analyzing the chemical processes that goes on in the human body
@@jamalsinjab5137 Most peeps learn easier with laymans terms.
I haven't eaten anything refined since July 14th 2017. I've stopped taking 3 diabetes meds.
Good on you!
Great news. This comment is a year old, how are you doing now?
WOW! Congrats!
almost two years ! great ! how you feel now?
@Ed Must be dead.
I am turning 40 this july 2023. I cut my carbs, sugar and process food intake since march. I feel i am on my 20’s. Dr Robert Lustig said you cannot out run a bad diet and ms barbara O’neil said you genes loads the gone but your lifestyle pulls the trigger. I will hold on to that to the rest of my life. Btw I am diabetic and had hight triglycerides level and now I am on process on fixing it on right foods. On God’s given food to us.
Ever since I have stopped sugar I feel much better and healthier.
Me too, I feel like this is the natural way to live, my body is waking up.
How did you do it?
What foods did you cut out?
Quit suger and red meat 30 days ago and my arthritis disappeared 🎉🎉 I'm going to keep doing it.
From pastry chef to holistic practitioner.😊
My second job is baking pastries and at work I'm asking others in the kitchen to taste the stuff for me because I've sworn off refined sugar and other sugars. I thought it would be harder to resist eating the desserts I make, but I'm in my third week of no sugar and it's actually not bad. I'm not really tempted to eat the sweets.
Amazing. I agree with everything she said and I tried it myself, for over a year now, everything regarding my health is better, from my skin, to my hair, to my digestion, to my body fat percentage, to my ability to manage stress, EVERYTHING. I got blood work before and after and everything is balanced and back to normal. The moment processed sugar went out and healthy fats got in my diet, life simply got better. It's insane
Hi, when did it improve, please?
@@matesssmiss9419 Hi! I actually started seeing results after something like 3 weeks (the bloating and inflammation went away) and a month after I noticed that my period was really less painful (now it's practically pain free). I am still on no sugar by the way, with some exceptions here and there on birthdays and such :) the rest of the benefits I can't really tell you when they started. The idea is to consider this a life style and not really a diet. The first 2 weeks were harder (because I use to consume a LOT of sugar) but after things got easier and honestly I am not planning on going back :) I hope this helps :)
@@loulousd5443 Thanks, it sounds awesome :)
What about starchy foods like potatoes, rice, what about pastry, oats, common fruit? Did you cut everything out? It's just lots of carbs in there. This sounds to me much more difficult than to cut just regular sugary things out.
@@matesssmiss9419 no I didn't cut allll carbs I still have fruits, mostly berries (sometimes I would put half a banana in a smoothie), and during summer I do have other fruits, but not everyday. I still have potatoes from time to time as well, and once again, not very often. I rarely have rice or pasta but I have quinoa and I have discovered a lot of pastas made with quinoa and cauliflower so I have those instead. I know it's hard. But I started by first cutting the abvious added sugars and than slowly transitioned into cutting the rice pasta couscous and breads etc. There are always alternatives out there :) if you can't cut all of these items just cutting the added procccessed sugar already gives results and I do believe it's still better than nothing :)
@@loulousd5443Thanks again :)
It does not take eight weeks to eliminate "sugar" (sucrose and added fructose). I did it in one day, felt better the very next day and as little as a week later felt like a new person. A whole range of what seemed like chronic ailments were either gone or in full retreat ... itchy skin, blurred vision, fungal infections, worsening symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency, arthritic joint pains, muscular pains and cramps, constant tiredness, difficujlty concentrating and weight gain around the waist despite eating no more calories than I need.
I think it helps to make a complete and symbolic end to using sugar (sucrose/fructose). It is like stopping smoking. DIscarding the last pack of cigarettes while it is still half full somehow increases the motivation to keep off them in a way that trying to stop after the last cigarette is gone does not. I guessed that the same might help in giving up sugar.
So, despite the apparent crime of discarding food that some people would be glad of I:
- emptied the sugar tin (1kg sucrose) into the waste bin, along with a pack of chocolate biscuits;
- poured all remaining coca-cola and fruit juices down the drain;
- threw out part-used jars of jams and chutneys,
- (along with tomato sauce, chilli sauce, mustard and any of the other preparations in my fridge and larder that contained sucrose or added fructose).
The only fructose to enter my body since has been from whole fruits, and tha is a small amount that the body processes differently than the massive amounts added to food in the form of HFCS, bnecaus eof the fibre and other chemicals in the fruit.
It really is that easy. The clearer head, feeling of well-being, and rapid disappearance of chronic helath problems completely override any cravings.
I am now making all my own meals from the basic ingredients so that I know exactly what I am eating. Apart from the immediate health benefits I also find that my sense of taste has improved. I had thought all by ailments and declining sense of taste were due to genetics and getting older. Turns out they were not. I do not care about any arguments going on in the world of food scientists, doctors, food companies, medical researchers and nutritionists anout whether the evidence really confirms what Dr. Lustig is saying. Nor do I care that my anecdotal account is not scientific evidence. The simple fact is that I cut out sugar, all at once, on one day, have not missed it, and have transformned my health as a result., and that is what really matters.
Time to clear out my panty and refrigerator of these toxic things.
Inspiring thanks
What fruits do you recommend and what amount, like 1 apple a day, 1 banana or how do you integrate them in your diet??
Maybe Microsoft should ask you to come speak
You can pour the Coca-Cola down the drain and the acid will unclog the pipes. Yep. That's what you've been drinking. It is delish though!
I have been zero sugar for two weeks now! I was planning to do a month for health reasons but there is no way I am going back to it. I make all my own food, including mayo and ranch dressing. It is so freaking easy and cheap. Just ordered her book!
Don't give up
Are you still sugar free? I did it for 3 weeks a long time ago so know the benefits of feeing etc.
is it still cheap? I have a feeling since the 2-3x food costs now it could not be as cheap..?
Yes I definitely agree. And you know what you put in your foods. Everything that is man made has sugar.
I used to have horrible leg cramps. For years I suffered. But after quitting sugar, they've completely stopped. I wish I'd been told about this benefit years ago!
I get horrible leg cramps as well. People don't understand how they could be so bad, to where you stretch it out and the cramp won't go away! I thought I was eating healthy, and am only just discovering I'm a sugar junkie. I never knew the relationship between cramps and sugar. This is huge!
@@marcusmiller8267 Its ralated to magnesium also. Wen you eat sugar you burn your magnasium like crazy. Then you get cramps.
@@alexforce9 Great comment! I know you're correct because when I complained to my doctor about that issue he advised magnesium supplements as well.
Been doing a lot of thinking about it and I’m ready to quit. Lots of cancer in my family including pancreatic! Thanks for the motivation.
How’s it going? I’m with you and working on it
Please read Dr Rebecca Brown Unbroken Curses.
Available online
Cancer does live on Sugar!
Pancreatitis linked to long chain protein like beef, ease of these long chain proteins both beef & tiger prawn. Digestion requires substantial focus - from bitter greens like endive to start meal; digestive enzymes; reflect on easily digested foods fish eggs greens
Hey. I see you commented a year ago. I am curious if you quit sugar. I did years ago for 6 weeks. Definitely need more than 6 weeks to change.
As a confirmed sugar addict, being slowly killed by Big Sugar, all I can add is pay close attention. The universe only gives you one body. Take good care of it!Be well.
How confirmed are you? Did you ever get over your addiction?
Universe ? God gave me this body,universe has got nothing to do with it.
@@honeybadger8942 God made the Universe. It is the same thing if you believe in God. Don't get tricked by semantics. You either believe or you don't.
@@foobarmaximus3506 God made the universe,God made me.God and the universe are not the same thing.
God is the Creator,universe is the creation.I hope you'll understand.
@@wendyscott8425 No, I have it to date. I keep eyeing ferociously that home-made German chocolate cake on my kitchen counter...
Be well.
Inspired by Sarah. Stopped eating sugar for 2 weeks, been working out and lost 2 pounds already. Hope to make this lifelong.
Goal:
- no sugar
- no alcohol
If you get to a point of plateau, consider looking at keto. Carbohydrates become sugar unless you exercise a LOT to burn it off. Congratulations on improving your health 🙂
That's great. I'm wondering why you've only lost 2 pounds though? Curious, what kind of exercise are you doing? If your gaining muscle I then understand why 2 pounds. Best way is to go by your clothes or the mirror. You are on the right path and more will come off soon.
Maybe because I'm never overweight to start with.
No life. LOL You can have some sugar and alcohol. No problem. You just can't have ANY HFCS in your diet. HFCS will kill you.
went no sugar and no alcohol a while ago. also prepare most of my own food from fresh produce and meats. People often ask me why I look so young, how I lost that weight, ect. but always a frown when I tell them the truth. I feel better than I did 15 years ago and definitely more healthy, more energetic and can go out and hike all day while people 20 years younger are whining. When I quit sugar my blood pressure went down. My doctor loves my labs when I get my physical. I grew up being one of the fattest in school. One day i decided to get ahead of this and started with eliminating soda, then candy, then I learned to stop snakcing. Stay on course and you will steadily move towards better fitness and a VERY enjoyable life.
I bought your book, followed the detox programme for 3 weeks, so I’m halfway through and I lost a stone in weight, it fixed my broken sleep, I have a lot more energy and my daily headaches had vanished, it reduced my anxiety levels a whole lot and I just generally feel a lot better. It’s amazing and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks a lot
I quit sugar for six weeks once. Honestly it was incredible. My whole being just moved up a notch, everything got better. It's quite shocking actually, to see how you're supposed to feel, when you do you realize you've been living like shit all along and never knew.
So in this way sugar(bad food in general) is like a curtain, and "hidden" behind that curtain is your optimal self. The real you.
so it seems you no longer quit sugar, if such a drastic change, why not do it again?
You said it was so amazing, yet you went back on it again? Sounds bloody stupid to me.
Did you really go back to eating sugar or was that "once" a mistake in typing?
If you experienced the real you as described, did it scare you? Why just 6 weeks? Where are you now?
Did you stop after six weeks? If so, why? Cool name Frusciante....one of my fav guitarists.
I quit 80% of sugar 2 months ago, preparing to do it 100%. I don’t know how much weight I’ve lost, but I feel great
Sugar and certain carbs contribute to candida and in combination with other toxins cause leaky gut. It takes the microbiom about 90 days to change its bacteria compilation and also for the liver to regenerate.
Sabine Theresia Schmitt Sugar can kill your liver just like the sugar from alcohol does. Both can come from grains. Leaky gut has also been linked to a lot of autoimmune diseases and arthritis.
Good information.
I was amazed at how knowledgeable she is on the topic. Cited quite a bunch of scientific publications and recommended many books. She answered all audience questions without (much?) hesitation. On top of all that, she succeeded in her goal of not coming off as preachy. Thanks!
Totally agreed!! Especially in 2016, there were not many people out there talking about this stuff. Quite impressive!
Exactly WHAT are her qualifications? I think she is very misinformed. Is she selling her book or supplement? Never heard of her
@colleen whalen Her qualifications are she no doubt looks better, and is no doubt healthier than you. She cites scientific studies and has personal experience of quitting sugar. What are your qualifications and expertise? You thinking somebody is misinformed and actually demonstrating she is misinformed, are two entirely different things. Basically, thinking something, doesn't equal right.
I look forward to you enlightening us all.
I am Certified by the State of California in Community Nutrition and can work in hospitals and medical clinics performing nutritional coaching and advising. I’m 68 and quit eating sugar and all processed food in 1968 and YES, I am incredibly HEALTHY. At age 68 I am Rx medication free and zero health problems
If you think her “qualifications” are being young, physically attractive….then you admit you have zero standards. She sounds as though she is a layperson with no clinical, scientific training. Many of her statements were NOT healthy…she eats lots of saturated fat, coconut oil and that is 90 percent saturated fat
There is a great deal MORE to a balanced diet than just eliminating sugar
She is a layperson NOT a MD or Registered Dietician nor does she appear to have ANY scientific training…yet another self processed “expert” who got some people to sit in a room while she gave a speech and then posted it on You Tube. Ho him….
I ate, sweets, cakes, chocolate, ice cream and biscuits everyday for over 40 year. I took 2 sugars in tea and coffee and drink 6 cups a day. I'm 3 weeks in, and I've not ate any of these and I know that I'll near take sugar in tea or coffee again. I will eat some of these things again, but it will be drastically reduced.
Sounds realistic. I am 58 and eaten sugar since I was 5 fir comfort from the brutality that was my childhood. I’m going to start reducing and finding foods to replace. I eat healthy but sugar destroys all my “healthy “
Nice one ! Yep i dropped 16kilos. Once you get over the carb n sugar addiction you tend to get less hungry. Throw in a bit of fasting on top, that gets much easier too. Took me only 3 months !
At minute 20, she finally starts talking about how to do it.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Really? Im on 40 min.. and its a few lose tricks, but still didnt get no "full 8 week detox program"
@@jenstahlberg686 Here's the program for you: Don't eat sugar.
@@jasonbourne4865 great, thanks😆
I quit eating sugar about thirty years ago (I'm 76 years old now). I'm in pretty good health (except for asthma). I'm glad I don't eat sugar. You're beautiful.
I LOVE that she recommends Indian over Thai because of the coconut vs sugar idea
I heard some people think "mexican food" is a racist thing to say.
I wish I could find an indian restaurant that used high-quality meat instead of the factory farmed stuff.
@@maxlee6676 How silly. All the Mexican food I eat is in a restaurant owned by people born in Mexico, as are their chefs. And boy is it ever delicious! It wouldn't be too hard to not have sugar in my favorite _restaurante, no pienso que usan mucho de azúcar._ :)
@@vandaloo Try Rasika in Washington DC
I am struggling with weight loss. Can you please help?
After watching this video I don't want to watch another video on not eating sugar, this lady has told me everything I need to know!
I sooo agree with you!
There’s a great little book on natural healing written by an older man who cured himself of a number of maladies without medical intervention, called My Physician, Myself. I read it a couple of years ago but lost my copy. I’m going to Amazon right now to order one and be more careful with it. It’s more than worth the read. You might look into the work of Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who lived to be 102.
I quit sugar and veg oil and paste tomato for 7 months and carbs totally for 3 months .. The feeling is absolute energy and clear mind .
Why did you quit tomato paste?
Probably because most tomato paste products have sugar in them. But there are also sugar free versions.
Or did shushu mean "pasta" instead of paste?@@RICHtheWITCH
I haven't eaten anything refined for 2 weeks and having severe headache, depression, anxiety and craving for sugar. I know it takes lot to detox your body and year old habits are very difficult to leave. Although, I see some positive changes in me but this journey is going to be really difficult when you have entire family which feeds on sugar and you are the only one in a withdrawal mood.
@hero1484 keep going it is totally worth it. The hardest bit is learning to turn food down gently, being prepped and finding alternatives. Eat a filling breakfast to help you stay focussed. You posted a month ago, how is it going?
I definitely hear 👂 you and completely agree with all your key 🔑 points above. I can relate!
Sip on chicken or beef broth is what my healthcare professional told us when we suffered from sugar detox.
I don't think it's "detoxing" to stop eating sugar. I notice people using this word as if they're addicts when speaking of certain types of food. The problem with seeing sugar or gluten or even carbs (I've seen crazy people saying they are "detoxing" from one of the three macronutrients humans require for good health) is that these things aren't drugs. You probably will feel unwell when you completely eliminate a ready source of easy fuel and force your body to abruptly use more complex way of fueling the body. If you were eating sugar all day before you abruptly stopped, then of course your body will react to that. It doesn't mean you're detoxing.
Move out
I got hashimotos had 0 hormones being produced. Only noticed tired all the time and was sleeping 14-15 hours a day. The doc said with 6 months I probably would be in a coma. Not once did the doc say anything about sugar. Since I started fasting and reduced sugar my arthritis pain gone feeling more energized after couple of weeks once Sugar crash was gone.
I am currently on Day 16 of a no-added sugar fast. I am also doing plant-based at this time. Mental clarity is definitely a plus to this. My skin has cleared up so much!
It’s amazing how much sugar is in items. I was gonna grab some wild rice, and even that had sugar in it. Lol. But, seriously, taking time to read labels and see what’s actually in the items that you buy is really necessary.
I am so happy with this no sugar added journey. The plan is to go for 21 days, but I honestly want to make it longer.
You’re missing out on animal fats doing plant based tho. That’s what really makes the difference once sugar is out of the equation.
@@Btn1136 I don’t eat meat like that. It doesn’t digest in my system. I know what’s best for my body. You do what’s best for yours.
@@Btn1136 Note that Ms. Rivera is on a fast, therefore plant-based diet is temporary just 21 days.
@@Btn1136 You do not need animal fat for anything. There is plenty of good fat in things like avocados, even olive oil if you want to go there, but there is absolutely no need to have animal fat. What made the difference for me in very quickly reducing sugar cravings, was providing COMPLEX carbohydrates by means of high complex foods - mostly the whole grains like millet and kasha made a difference, as well as vegetables and beans. Omega 3's can be found in fish if you want to eat fish but you can use flaxseed for that, or use algae based supplements.
@@lesliecurran1704 Seed oils are terrible for you. Saturated animal fat is the food of the GODS! Bone Marrow and liver!
I quit sugar at my 23rd, now I am 31st. Life is good. Walnut-brain.
Well there's sugar in everything like fruit for example. Ever wondered why and apple is sweet walnut brain?
GasoLINA INK! Sugar from fruits is a good stuff. Fruits are amazing. Make you happy and healthy. But of course you should not eat too much of it either
Jana Radonjic that’s amazing!
GasoLINA INK! Difference is the sugar is binded to the fruit, peanut brain. Google it.
I am 23 and i quit sugar its been a week 😔
Ex-sugar addict here.
I recently hired a personal trainer/meal planner to help me track my macros. And yes I weighed all my meals. Needless to say, after two weeks, I quickly dropped 10 lbs by omitting sugar.
One of the most articulate and well presented talks on nutrition and sugar free diet that I have ever heard. I will be seeking out the book for sure.
I quit sugar two years ago. I am 61. It has been amazing.
I'm on day 3 of sugar free, and already noticing some positive differences
like what?
do you mean processed sugar or all the things she says? there is sugar in everything.
That’s motivating
Me too, day nine. I have a lot of pain in my feet but I am noticing it is less painful since this morning, I think is the absent of sugar.
Alicia Quintero day 3. I hurt everywhere. I am positive though and will keep going. Pain now rewards later. Besides it’s the perfect time to do it. I got lots of time on my hands.
I quit thyroxin and replaced with potassium iodide. Less expensive, no prescription needed and much more effective according to my blood tests. I have completely restored my thyroid function with that one supplement.
I know a woman who has been 100% carnivore for 13 years and lost 120 lbs and has had 4 healthy kids during that time. She looks amazing too!
She is definitely poisoning her internal organs with the toxins. She is a ticking time bomb!
I began cutting sugar and refined carbohydrates from my diet about 15 years ago. Best thing I ever did for my health. People would be surprised how many addictions are more manageable after giving it up. Whether it be smoking, drinking, and/or drugs. People are living in a sugar crash/fog and don’t realize it and take up other addictions to compensate. My body stays lean and I have plenty of energy. I recommend it regardless of what age anyone is. It’s not natural to the human diet in high amounts. It’s completely a result of the industrial revolution in the last 100 years.
I remember a time when I rarely ate sugar. I could breathe better. And run much farther, than I can now. Gonna give it a shot to get healthy again. This was quite informative and helpful btw.
Last time government intervened my son became obese! I will NEVER looked to government ever!!!!! Thank you for your enthusiasm for taking it into your own hands and sharing your success and encouragement!
I've recently been diagnosed with Type 2 and have immersed myself into learning as much as I can about it, so running across this video is a real gift. Quitting processed sugar is the real win, getting natural sugar from fruits isn't nearly as bad and can have huge health benefits (dried blueberries for example). There have been studies that have come out since this was recorded so doing some of your own research is always a great idea. Take care, all.
I pray healing over you in Jesus name in love ❤️❤️❤️ take care!!
BS. Dried fruit is concentrated sugar. "Natural" sugar is just as bad for you as refined sugar; BOTH will spike your blood sugar.
@@lightoftheFather_ Jesus will do as much good for him as getting "natural sugar" from eating dried fruit.
Look into Dr. Jason Fung he talks so much about type 2 and intermittent fasting and it’s effect on glucose and insulin levels. He research is thorough. Love his stuff also check out Andrew Huberman
I use frozen berries. My blood now is the same as non diabetic. When I trained as a nurse in the 60s We were told all diabetics MUST eat a low carb diet. Peas are a no no, They can spike your sugar.
I had no education on diet or any help. It's only my memories from the 60s training and YT that has got my blood under control. All things considered it's probably best I got no education from them. In the UK it is only in later years that the diet attitude is eat what you like and take more insulin. Type 2 they expect you to keep bloods under control but won't give you any testing equipment. It's infuriating. not all of us are wealthy enough to buy it.
Five months off sugar, gluten & alcoholic drinks , including my favorite margaritas and I have lost 18 pounds. I am attempting to ward off the family history of cancer, glaucoma and dementia. I am presently 65 in age, 5’7 and 136.5 lbs.
I am on day 13 of detoxing from sugar. Symptoms include weakness and fatigue, no energy, depression (bad for about 4 days) Insomnia, irritability, sugar cravings. I watched a movie on you tube called That sugar film. Several people say it can take a month to totally be free from all symptoms of sugar withdrawal. One person I think said 2 months. Some people struggle less but this is my experience.,,,and a friend was about the same. Day 13 I am mainly just weak and tired.
Anna Retlaw How do u feel now? I am on day 3 and feeling the same(
wow thanks Anna, good luck to you
Those symptoms go away by taking a binder, like zeolite or clay (LUVOS). Aloe vera pure and also charcoal is also helping.
IAm sure She's talking about the general physical detoxing/quitting of the sugar. It could take much longer for some depending on how deep they were into sugar, how huge the sugar driven communities are that live inside them. Once the physical is over the mental detox is what keeps You from going back. The Mind set seems to be the success and staying factor in so much. Congratulations on Your journey. Wholeness n Essence of Love ((-;
Try juicing fruits / vegetables first 3 days you might feel some headache. Day 4-5 and up you'll never look back. Don't worry about sugar from the whole fruits, although try to keep it more vegetables than fruit. 80/20% down to 60/40%. (vegetables/fruits). Your body will thank you, and you can thank me later 😊 good luck.
To quit sugar, you need to address all of the foods that turn to sugar and all processed foods. You need to first reverse insulin resistance (which is why reducing sugar is so powerful) and while all of these things are great, I think results will vary based on the individual. Get your A1C checked and your fasting insulin level not just fasting glucose.
I went a step further and quit caffeine at the same time. Day 2-3 was terrible. On day 5 I started to notice more stabilized energy levels. By 7 I already notice a better complexion and less inflamed face skin. I might have 5-10g of added sugar a day or less, but nowhere near close to the 250g or more, I was having previously.
Were I to quit caffeine, many people may die...
Were I to quit caffeine, many people may die...
Wasted your time. Caffeine is not bad for you.
What form did thr 250 g come in ? Mars bars slurpys donuts ? Dont blame sugar blame fat
@@NomadOutOfAfrica i mean it's very addictive and when addicted to caffeine it makes people feel like shit when not getting their daily dose which sounds pretty bad to be honest
Sarah, you look beautiful and healthy! I will definitely be purchasing your book! My boyfriend has psoriatic arthritis and I have turned his health around by changing his diet. Everyone needs your book! I cook for my dogs and give them the same good quality butter I eat. My Golden Retriever lived to be 18 and my other two dogs are on their way to a long life too.
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Has he noticed a big difference in his symptoms ? I’m on humira but trying to be med free so just seeing what data is out there as I suffer with the same things😤
@@danieljameshenrywilkes Hi Daniel,
My top recommendation is to stop eating chicken!! That's all he ate for 30 years. I switched him to kosher Turkey breast. It's available at Trader Joe's and is so much healthier. Chicken contains lectin in the muscle and it's really bad for you. Also, eat organic when it comes to veggies and fruit.
Timeless information. She is a wonderful speaker. I don't often comment on things I listen to, Bur is information, seems to be very helpful on my journey to get sugar out of my life.
I call sugar "white death", try to avoid it when ever possible. Had so many health issues I thought I was dying. Mental fatigue, blurry vision, achy bones, felt like I was dragging chains around. It was only when I saw some reasearch on sugar and it's long term effects I began to realize sugar was a culprit. It's not easy giving up sugar, it seems to be in mostly everything, but I can say I feel 100% better for it. One of the reasons there are so many people who are diabetic and over weight.
But doesn't everything at Walmart have sugar in it? What do i even eat that is healthy and doesn't have sugar? what is the healthy alternative?
Wow weee this is a helluva eye opener. I keep pausing to go to the cabinet and throw something away. My brain is healthier just from listening to this. I'm going to Amazon to buy the book.
I quit sugar and all processed carbs 5 years ago and have a much better life on all fronts. I now believe that sugar should be a controlled substance. If you have quit sugar you know exactly why I feel this way.
I almost skipped this because it said Micro, but I am glad I watched. Reading what these folks have done has inspired me.
Thanks Sarah! Im so happy the landscape on this changed! I started low carb (50g) a month ago to combat fatty liver and kidney issues. I’ve never felt better. It’s so great to see the proliferation of health food stores catering to mindful eating. Even in Brisbane!
So...did it help the kidneys? I am stage 3
I'm feeling rather right now at our so called health professionals and government. I'm also 100% dedicated to removing sugar from my life. In fact, when I eat sugar, the next day I have what feels like a hangover.
she is such a tremendous speaker. the way she talks is so pleasant to follow along
Brothers and Sisters, we’ve got to find a way to live in this world and yet leave worldliness behind us.
I quit caffeine and sugar once for 6 months and was dragging the whole time. I went back to sugar and caffeine. Kudos to you though and great for those who find it helpful!
Probably need more B vitamins.
I was told by a doctor that no women should give up sugar in its natural forms before the menopause. It is needed by the body if you still menstruate. That's maybe why you had a problem giving it up.
There's a lot of useful information in this lecture. However, I don't like the fact that she doesn't label glucose as something dangerous that contributes to diabetes and other health issues. Here in Europe we mostly use cane sugar as added sugar, which is glucose, while on the other hand Americans use high fructose corn syrup, and we both have tremendously high rates of diabetes, heart disease, and other diseases and illnesses.
4 off sugar and low carb no more prednisone for lupus which is in remission due no sugar and low carb!
Well done! I'm doing similarly and hoping to get off my meds for RA.
As I have Lupus I am now on a juice fast no carbs and I am cutting out fruits Hope it works.
That is fantastic. I have an autoimmune as well. Do you eat any fruit or drink any alchohol . Is the goal to have 0 grams of sugar for remission
@@kirsten1007 hi, i reccomend no caffeine, no alcohol, no smoking, no sugar, no processed foods.
It is said a mediterranean diet will be very helpful for autoimmine diseases.
Her presentation is filled with so much information. Great job....
Very interesting, I am a sugarholic. I have been off sugar for three days... I am okay. I have great hopes that getting away from the sugar will help me.
how's it going
Well it's been 11 months, so I hope you stuck with it. If so, you will no doubt attest to the fact that you feel way better. I've been there, there's no doubt your health improves without sugar. Personally I find that a sugarholic, of which I'm one, only needs to cut out the sugary treats likes cookies candies cakes sodas etc., to feel significant positive affects. Don't think I could ever go hardcore, like cutting out whole fruits high in sugar, for example, or like a shot of brandy or whisky. I have those and still feel great. However, when I consistantly binge on the other stuff, then big difference, I feel like crap (other than the initial hit from jamming whatever it is that's full of sugar down my throat). Anyway, if you're attempt failed, don't give up. Keep trying, it'll eventually stick. Ps, I found mint from toothpaste or mouthwash killed my sugar cravings. Good luck.
Fantastic talk. The bit about assigning kids the task of finding the yogurt with the least amount of sugar is great. It does put some responsibility on them. Great teaching.
Or you can teach them to make their own yogurt at home. It is so much cheaper and healthier.
I think I am in love LOL, she is an excellent communicator, thank you for doing this, we would love an updated presentation on the topic
Great presentation Sarah. I'm sure many people could relate to not including 'dark chocolate and honey' in their sugar count. And great to see you are raising awareness and supporting education changes for the future.
yes this is a really sappy speech, seriously how much DARK Chocolate and honey did you consume.? I hate it when people think they have lived the life, but in reality they have No Idea!
Affordable Wholefoods Raw dark chocolate without sugar is really good. Like baking chocolate.
@@irissmith2308 Pick your poison...
Pick your poison...
@@tenminutetokyo2643 . Love it, but it doesn't love me back (Daniel Amen). High in oxalates🙄
Have avoided watching and listening to anything about quitting sugar for years. Now I am kicking myself, so many of my recent health issues may have been avoided..
Thank you x
This is quite the conincidence as I stumbled upon this video and low and behold I bought your book several years ago. U fascinate me. I am addicted to sugar but I try to manage it by not keeping sugar treats in my home. I realize how there is sugar in everything we buy but I am the type that prefers making my own therefore I rarely buy premade meals as I don't know what I'm ingesting.
BTW I just love your book it's FABULOUS.
And I thoroughly enjoyed this video. U r such an inspiration and I just love listening to u talk as I so love the Australian accent. Bless u. 💞
To quit anything I have to read so many labels that it's like being back in school. I just skip everything until i get to the weight I want to be at. Sugar is everywhere and it's impossible to quit it without in depth research. I must say that's a great job quitting sugar, incredible.
I never read labels because I learned how to cook with fresh fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. Manufactured food is unhealthy even if it doesn't have sugar, it will have excess sodium, preservatives, too much oil, artificial colors, etc.
excellent talk. bravo. learned so much and I'm so inspired. My gut health is a mess due to too much sugar, inflammation is coming back, feeling tired, 56 years old...
Good luck !
I'm 22 minutes in, and it's the second time I feel the urge to hit the like button, it's so eye-opening. Thank God I'm seeing it on a January 3rd, now I have a chance to give it a clean start, and for the very first time in my life (36) I'll try something out, and it's reducing my sugar intake. I'll channel my sugar cravings into ordering teacups instead and drink tea from them! Also thanks for confirming I can still have milk coffee! XD My survival will have better odds!
Loved how you explained the way sugar isn’t just sugar granules but it’s inside of foods, thank you Sarah. Hope the Thai food authority listens in 😊 as Sydney Thai cuisine used to be the ‘thing’. Even coconut water these days have added sugar, and those plant-based milk not sugar but sunflower or canola oil to thicken it with just 3% of whatever plant it promises on the carton advert. For eg almond milk.
I went 1 year with no sugar, was not easy but I have cancer & cancer feeds off sugar.
has your condition improved since going on this diet?
Did it work to starve the cancer?
Do hope your O.K. dominic? X
A book I read by Shane Ellison said we are not cows, we don't need to graze on food all day long. Eat 2-3 meals daily and you'll have much better regulated insulin levels, and no type 2 diabetes. She's basically keto and on an intermittent fasting way of eating.
I let my son eat fruit like apples and berries and citrus in the winter. But I’ve NEVER let him have juice or “fruit snacks” (basically candies made from fruit juice) regularly. He gets apple juice on an airplane ride. Or at a party or on vacation, he is allowed to had juice or soda once a day.
But I do let him have deserts and frozen yogurt on the weekends. I need some ideas to start getting him off those sugar foods in a comfortable and subtle way…
Do you need to? I mean you still have to enjoy life and your doing better than most people by only having some weekend dessert.
I haven't eaten any sugar since 1995, and for drinks, I only drink water, eat organic. It was hard the first ten years to let it go and I failed many times but never gave up, the next ten years were much easier but when stressed it was hard and I would fall occasionally, the last ten years was easy eating healthy.
Elder Mountain Dreaming.
There is a flavored seltzer water called Simply Organic they have Lemon Lime and Orange Vanilla with no Sugar and no carbs and zero calories. The orange Vanilla is my favorite.
There is also have a brand called Sparkling Ice. Zero calories and have antioxidants.
Just to help you wanted to try something sweet that does not raise blood sugar.
The Seltzer one though might be to your liking since you are on a water diet.
I've struggled this last 6 months giving it up cause I grew up on comfort food like French toast and no keto French toast isn't the same but I have done pork rinds French toast.
This encourages me. Its inspirational.
Amazing.
that is so cute..it was hard the "first 10 years"..that phrase struck me as very funny for some reason ..if not tragic...then the next 10..boy this is serious..and ya I have let it go only to find some time later it started creeping back in.
I love the fire analogy, around 47.5 minutes. Spot on!
What an amazing, articulate, beautiful and disciplined woman! Great educational, inspirational speech that was so easy to listen too and and motivates to eradicate sugar from your diet. A credit to Australia you are Sarah!
I was distracted by all the umm’s. Umm, three or four words and then another umm! A sentence and umm! Umm Umm Umm Umm Umm Umm Umm Umm Umm!!
I gave up in 2014 . I read Sarah's 2nd book and it made sense to me. Some people didn't believe I'd had a sweet tooth before that!
I have a real gripe with these videos.
This lady didn't quit sugar as she mentions multiple times foods she eats that contain sugar but still says she is 'no sugar'. She quit highly processed sugars and types of foods that are extremely high in simple sugars and some complex carbs. The reason that she supposedly 'quit sugar' was because she was eating too much of it. Sugar/carbohydrates aren't the problem, it is the excessive intake of them that is the problem and we can do that very easily and fall into the trap of eating too many of them.
Unfortunately we can very easily eat a crazy amount of sugar due to the types of sweet foods available off the shelf. That doesn't necessarily mean sugar is bad or that you should quit sugar, but we should absolutely reduce our intake of high amounts of sugar. You also aren't supposed to just simply eat starchy potatoes either (which are in fact nutrient dense) you eat them with other fibrous vegetables which reduces their glycaemic index.
I like to look at it from the perspective of athletes who have the best information in front of them AND put it into practice everyday. Most athletes (aside from keto athletes) eat carbohydrates/sugars as an essential part of their diet as they need it for energy. These athletes see dietitians, nutritionists, doctors, perform extensive testing and are some of the fittest people around who get up day after day and train and recover eating a combination of sugars/carbs, proteins and fats. These athletes know, that if they don't eat enough sugar/carbs their performance will drop both in training and in their racing.
My frustration is that when people say 'I quit sugar' it drives home the wrong message. It's not sugar that was the problem, its eating excess amounts chocolate, cakes, lollies/candy, breads etc that are high in simple sugars that is the problem. As we have always been taught growing up, everything in moderation, including sugar. There is a reason why sugar is on the smallest part of the food pyramid.
Just because you were eating too much of a good thing, then drastically cut back and noticed a bunch of health benefits, doesn't mean that food was bad, it's that you were eating too much of a good thing to begin with.
Having said that, not all humans are the same and some of us have conditions (like Sarah) that mean they need to cut back further on particular foods, activities, materials, environments etc
Thank you. That was helpful to read.
In a typical lifestyle, sugar is consumed as part of everyday tea, mother made sweets, icecreams, chocolates, ketchup, softdrinks, port wine. In my opinion all the mentioned items can be avoided without calling it a huge challenge. The trouble part is white potatos and white rice, which also need to avoided for sugar detox. My grandfather used to eat sorghum bread and leafy vegetable twice in day and 365 days in a year. Never ate rice or potato. He is my hero for this reason.
Are u Indian
Just listened to your presentation, thank goodness. Thank you for all your research and sharing that information. I’m going to start your detox today.
I’ve gone from totally plant based diet in 2012 to carnivore 2022 and still have not been sick for over 10 years. The common denominator is no prepackaged foods. to very few carbs of all kinds. Not even the sniffle’s …. it’s been amazing!!!
3 John 1:4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth.
My arthritis was really getting bad in my knees and elbows.I could not walk or wash dishes without pain.that is the major reason i quit sugar 6 weeks ago.Another reason is that cancer feeds on sugar.No one wants cancer.A friend of mine died from it and i watched her suffer.
For 3 years i have been losing excess fat and i dont want to be big ever again.Also i ditched the bread grains and fried food.Extra virgin olive oil is really good to take straight.Just keep it to 2 tbs a day.
Doughnuts make me cringe.I cant go back to eating sugar again.Life is so good now! My skin has a healthy glow and my fine lines are going away.
Thank you, Sarah. Real experiences are always the best way to convey an important concept!
I love your presentation 👍, and I want a signed “I Quit Sugar” tee shirt 😂. I cut sugar out of my coffee and after a week, my tastebuds adjusted to not liking sugar in it. I’d actually like to gift a few close loved ones your 📖. 🙏
There’s a great little book on natural healing written by an older man who cured himself of a number of maladies without medical intervention, called My Physician, Myself. I read it a couple of years ago but lost my copy. I’m going to Amazon right now to order one and be more careful with it. It’s more than worth the read. You might look into the work of Luigi Cornaro, a Venetian nobleman who lived to be 102.
Wow. It is a lot of advise and a good eye opener. Thanks a lot Ms. Wilson
I read years ago about a study that found people who ate 3 squares of chocolate (1 oz? not sure) per week showed health benefits. My thought on that was that somebody who has the self control to eat one small square of chocolate at a time probably has many other healthy habits and for one, doesn't binge on sugary things. So I wasn't convinced the proposed health benefits were just about that 3 squares of chocolate.
A new article came out on 12/29/22 that mentioned Consumer Reports study about 30 different dark chocolate brands.
Single foods arent' the answer. Whole foods are. A varied whole foods diet without simple sugars but includes complex carbohydrates -- found in whole unprocessed grains, vegetables, fruit, beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, and yes DARK chocolate - over 80% dark -- interestingly this kind of chocolate does not create cravings for more, I can eat 2 ounces and not have to eat the whole bar like I would if it was ... say, a kit kat bar. Completely different thing!
I quit sugar and processed foods on Jan. 1. Today is March 14 .I've lost 28 lbs. I'm almost 62 years old and weigh 142 lbs., my high school weight. I have 6 pack abs again.
I’m struggling really hard to quit.
Mentes Livres you can do it
Pedro Ventura it got easier after day 15. 👍
Either my meds, my pancreas, or my liver is killing me. I gave up my meds., but not the sugar, my drug of choice. Maybe this video will help me quit.
Haven't tried it, but there is an herb called gynema sylvestre, supposedly helps to curb, or block sugar cravings in various ways.
Craved sweets after dinner all the time, but just recently noticed one glass of red wine kills the craving
I quit caffeine several years ago because it used to give me horrible migraines. I loved coffee so much but I was so firm in quitting caffeine and fight for my health, I did have withdrawal symptoms (I was a heavy coffee drinker) but after some failed attempts I finally got there, and haven't taken caffeine since 2015. I wish I could have the same conviction for sugar! I know is bad for my health but I always come back to the chocolates, cookies, desserts :-(
You can do it. I can’t handle caffeine so going without is easy for me. I am about to stop sugar except for very special occasions. I can do it because my old self preferred real food over sweets, and I successfully cut down on salt. So my point is that you succeeded before and you can do it again. Best wishes.
I also gave up coffee (mixed caffeinated with decaf, increasing the decaf proportions daily while decreasing the caffeinated portion). I also have a sugar addiction that is mostly for chocolate candy (and brownies). My preference and what I'm most addicted to is *milk chocolate,*but what I found is that if I buy dark chocolate instead (and not have the milk chocolate in the house), I will only have 25% if the amount of dark chocolate. It's a small enough change and I don't feel completely deprived even though I'm eating 75% less chocolate than I normally would do. Seems that the dark chocolate crushes the craving.
Sarah Wilson delivers a super comprehensive and engaging presentation on the science of sugar. I really appreciate and recommend anyone struggling with over consumption of sugar (and hidden sugars). She has definitely inspired me to start my detox! And everyone’s comments are inspiring as well! Thank you Microsoft 😊🎉😁 and Sarah Wilson!
She is excellent! So easy to understand and extremely informative.
And lots of physiological inaccuracies.
Nice to lookk at also bit like kylie minagoe 😎
not to mention good looking
Bravo! Welcome to 2023! Let's get busy!💜💜💜💜💜
Yes! Let's do this! I'm fired up! Best wishes to all!🔥🔥🔥🔥
When I quit sugar, I experienced extreme fatigue and withdrawal. I was so glad when I passed this stage.
How long did this stage last for ?
Some comments saying skip to 20 minutes but I've watched quite a few similar vids and it's worth watching the first 20 to get the context. One thing I don't get is that Robert Lustig says that whole fruit is fine as it wraps the fructose in fibre yet Sarah Wilson seems very wary of e.g. apples, bananas and melons. I have at least one apple a day and one banana as part of my 5 a day, not to mention pears, oranges etc. Where does this leave me now? i don't eat any of the obviously sugary stuff like sweets. cakes biscuits, soda, pretty much no alcohol.
Whole foods, real apple, banana etc is what we are designed to digest and live on. Chew till it's liquid in the mouth. Enjoy
Wondering in the coconut oil also works because it contains Caprylic acid, which some say helps battle candida.
Beyourbest88 It’s very high in saturated fats which is dangerous.
Coffee add coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon and coconut milk omg so good and so healthy ❤️
Me too.
Coconut oil is junk food, like sugar is junk food.
I sometimes add pure organic honey and blackstrap molasses and butter. It’s so good.
How's your skin colour now are you icteric?
I know! So delicious! I have had it with honey though. I guess I'll try it like you suggested.
For me, much of my life has involved developing bad habits and eliminating them. Being tolerant of miss-steps is key. My experience with almost entirely eliminating refined carbs and sugar was a process. I consume raw buckwheat honey occasionally and very rarely eat wheat products. I eat within a 6-hour window most days and do a prolonged water fast every few months. It doesn't need to be a structured process. Eliminating the need for flavored water products is very helpful.