Cut Sugar from Your Diet in 5 Easy Steps

 Sure, you can cut sugar out of your diet in a few easy steps, but it's going to take some willpower and determination on your part. However, just knowing that sugar can be toxic to your health and wellness is a good way to get that kick-start to a sugar-free lifestyle!

Did you know that sugar (as most of us know it) is not a natural product? Unless you're eating raw cane sugar, you can pretty much believe that the sugar you're eating is white, refined, and filled with empty calories. Even worse, just about every product you buy in the grocery store (unless you're shopping organic) is loaded with sugars. What's the big deal? Other than the empty calories, which pack on pounds, did you know that sugar can throw your body chemistry out of kilter? How about those mood swings and headaches? Most women blame those on PMS. However, sugar is often the culprit, as well as being a leading cause of PMS in the first place. Allergies, chronic fatigue, bloating, gas, weight problems and more can be laid right at sugar's doorstep. Read more

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[Lita Nuernberger]

I've been getting your newsletters for a few months and really love them. I also bought your Seven Day Sugar Free plan and, while far from sugar free, I and my family are increasingly on the right track. Thanks for being a great motivator!
I am a heart patient (born with congenital murmur, have an artificial valve and have literally returned from the dead so I'm much better and must continue improving) and I have been interested in good nutrition (subscribed to Prevention in the 70s), yoga and a healthy lifestyle most of my life.
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I live in a small village in northern Germany, which has many benefits but putting together a healthier lifestyle requires some extra creativity. Fortunately, I am an extremely creative type of person -- so much so my family jokes that I never cook the same dish twice (they exaggerate somewhat).
Some of the simple pleasures we enjoy are homemade granola, which I make each month fresh (it's delicious and if you'd like I'd be happy to share my recipe), homemade whole-grain/honey muffins and homemade salad dressings with cold-pressed oils (check out "Flo's Tart and Tangy" in the New Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant Cookbook!).
Since reading your posts and e-book, I am eating a LOT more fresh raw foods (don't yet have a juicer). Every morning when I pack the kids lunches, I fix all of us plenty of fresh raw munchies to snack on until lunch. I don't know why I didn't think of it before, but I used to pack a great morning "feedbag" for everyone else and forget myself, only to get sidetracked and tempted mid-morning. But not anymore! With a bowl of fresh fruits or veggies on the counter, I already know what I want and it's already ready!
Also (and again I THANK YOU!) I am now dedicated to a rest time or evening fast that typically runs from about 7:00 p.m. until -- until I'm ready to do a few sun salutations and drink some fresh squeezed lemon juice.