Do you want to quit or reduce sugar from your diet, but are not sure how? You’re not alone! Many of us struggle to break that strong tie sugar has on us (especially if you suffer from sugar addiction), but it totally can be done! Learn the 11 simple steps you can use to effectively reduce or cut sugar from your diet that I used to break my sugar addiction (and say bye bye to pesky cravings)!
Read MoreMany of us use honey in place of sugar as it carries a healthier connotation than table sugar (and is just as sweet and tasty) - but is it? Everyone loves honey - it’s sweet, it tastes good. But what sugar exactly is in honey? Is honey healthier than sugar? Well, the answer to both is yes - but it gets complicated. In this post we’ll evaluating all of the pros and cons of honey in terms of sugar, as well as going in depth to honey’s health pros and cons.
Read MoreAlthough it’s often seen as a healthy and filling way to start the day, granola is packed with hidden and not-so-hidden added sugar. Yep, it turns out that bowl of granola could be higher in sugar than a can of soda. In this post, learn how that crunchy combination of oats and honey syrup - often seen as healthier that traditional cereals, like Froot Loops - is likely blowing your sugar intake out of the water, and the lowdown on when and how to indulge in this sweet granola treat.
Read MoreAre fruit sugars bad for you? You’ve probably seen a whole bunch of conflicting posts on social media and beyond about SUGAR and its effects (or lack there of). You’ve probably also seen some people saying that even fruit sugars are bad, and certain diets banning fruit for fear of calories, sugar, high carbohydrate contents, and more. With all of this conflicting info, it almost feels like eating strawberries and a banana for breakfast is the same as eating cake for breakfast! BUT, don’t worry, I got ya, and I'm ready to shed some light on this confusing subject!
Read MoreSwirl with caution! There’s a long held belief that frozen yogurt is better for you than ice cream, and why wouldn’t there be? After all, whenever you head into a fro-yo shop you’re bombarded with signs saying ‘sugar-free’, ‘low fat’, and ‘loaded with probiotics for gut health’. But are these claims actually true, and is frozen yogurt healthier than ice cream? In this post I’ll get into the details surrounding the ice-cream vs froyo debate (no, frozen yogurt is not always low-sugar or sugar-free) and the dangers of frozen yogurt to your health.
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