Eat Sweets but Kick the Sugar Habit, Episode #89

Limiting sugar in diets is one of the most important things a person can do to stay healthy and in this episode Kelly and Maria share tips for enjoying sweet things without the negative impact of sugar. They share personal experiences and tangible ideas for listeners to break their own sugar addictions. Have something to share with the hosts? Email it to hello@championsmojo.com. Episode Topics and Mentions Sugar addiction Carbohydrate addiction Standard American Diet, SAD American Heart Association Type 2 diabetes Cancer 11 health risks of sugar article University of San Francisco study on sugar consumption Healthy Vegan Bites Fat bombs RawRev brand of treats Quest Bars Keto Bars Lily’s Chocolate Stevia Zevia soft drinks Xylitol Keto diet Negative Effects of Sugar Consumption 1. Can cause weight gain 2. May increase risk of heart disease 3. Linked to acne 4. Increases risk of type 2 diabetes 5. May increase risk of cancer 6. Can lead to fatty liver 7. May increase risk of depression 8. May accelerate the skin aging process 9. Can increase cellular aging 10. Drains your energy 11. Other health risks: Increase kidney disease risk Negatively impact dental health Increase the risk of developing gout Accelerate cognitive decline How to Replace Sugar with Safe Sweets Get rid of sugar in your house and replace with treats that have low added sugar, or none. Avoid diet sodas and artificial sweeteners. Use Stevia. Sleep enough and keep stress low. Recognize the addictive qualities of sugar (especially fructose, which is different than the sugar in fruit) Look for alternative sources of sweetness that are actually fiber: this is an amazing blog that lists them and describes the differences: https://www.whatsugar.com/fiber-sweetener In addition to the list of products in the blog above, here are a few of our favorite “safe sweets”: Lily’s Chocolate , Choc Zero , Zevia Soda , Coffee Syrups , Bhu Foods , Raw Rev Snack Bars , Quest Bars and Snacks , Fat Bombs Recipe Quote of the Week “It's terrific to live in these times because we have so many sweet options that don't damage the body, they are not based on sugar, but natural fibers, or plants or alcohols that taste sweet -- not artificial sweeteners, which have problems of their own -- but on real whole food sweeteners that are healthy and can satisfy one's sweet tooth." -- Maria Parker Subscribe to the Champion's Mojo podcast on Apple Podcasts , Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com . Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com