[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Pay attention to sugar… and it’s evil twin sister, High Fructose Corn Syrup! It’s everywhere and making you sick, sad and fat. Yes, fat doesn’t make you fat – Sugar does!
Here we’ll look at its dangers and what happens when you quit eating sugar. Then I’ll also give you some simple tips on what to eat instead to reduce your sugar consumption.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What Happens When You Quit Eating Sugar
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670599476145{background-color: #a2d16a !important;}”]
#1. You’ll Feel Happier
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]You may be surprised to hear that cutting back on sugar can make you happier. After all, we often associate indulging sugary treats with positive and joyful emotions.
Yet, what you may not notice is that a few hours after eating sugar, your mood dips and you start to crave sugar again. The only way to satisfy this craving and lift your mood again is to eat more sugary foods which then starts the cycle again.
The long term result is that you experience a temporary boost in happiness after eating sugar followed by an extended dip in emotions. This ultimately leads to you depending on sugar for happiness and become addicted. In fact, studies have shown that sugar consumption can actually lead to depression.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What To Eat Instead
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#1 You’ll Fee Happier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”6″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Brazil Nuts
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#1 You’ll Fee Happier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Oatmeal
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oatmeal has a grounding, calming effect, smoothing out metabolic functions. It doesn’t just warm you up physically, it can also give you a mental feeling of warmth and happiness. The reason is that it contains high levels of fiber that regulate your blood glucose levels to keep you feeling consistently cheerful. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#1 You’ll Fee Happier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Oysters
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Oysters have long been considered an aphrodisiac. That’s because they contain high levels of zinc – an important nutrient for brain health linked with improvements in mood and memory. They also contain high levels of tyrosine – a hormone which helps to keep depression at bay and enhances your mood.
Oysters are also low in calories and decrease inflammation. They are high in essential nutrients like Omega-3 fatty acids.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#1 You’ll Fee Happier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Salmon
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Salmon is a top source of omega 3 essential fatty acids. In fact, there are some studies that link low amounts of omega-3’s to mood disorders. Additionally, salmon has high concentrations of B12 and low B12 has been linked to depression as well.
If I had to choose one food to boost your mood, salmon would be it! Just make sure the fish is not farm-raised!![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#1 You’ll Fee Happier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Walnuts
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Walnuts have protein to keep your blood-sugar levels stable. They are also a wonderful source of magnesium. If you are low in magnesium, there is an increased risk of depression. Walnuts also contain antioxidants and they are low in carbohydrates, so they won’t cause a spike in blood sugar and insulin. “Insulin spikes are a reason people’s moods crap out, especially late in the afternoon,” writes Dr. Drew Ramsey, co-author of “The Happiness Diet.”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506391057611{background-color: #a2d16a !important;}”]
#2 – You’ll Have More Energy
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How Sugar Affects Your Energy Levels
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What To Eat Instead
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#2 You’ll Have More Energy” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Coffee
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#2 You’ll Have More Energy” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Flax Seeds
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Flax seed (aka Linseed) is one of the rare foods that contains Omega-6 and 3 essential fatty acids in perfect balance for your body.
It is packed with fiber which slows the release of glucose into your blood stream. This ensures that your body has a constant, stable source of energy.
Additionally, Omega-3 fatty acids help prevent inflammation and many degenerative conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, and strokes.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#2 You’ll Have More Energy” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Matcha Green Tea
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Matcha Green tea is another zero calorie, zero sugar energy drink. The caffeine in matcha green tea provides you with an instant energy lift. Meanwhile, its flavonoids support energy production to help maintain long term energy.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#2 You’ll Have More Energy” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Quinoa
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
-
Fiber helps to keep your energy levels stable.
-
Iron keeps your blood cells healthy and ensures the cells can transport energy to the cells that need it.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#2 You’ll Have More Energy” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Bananas
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bananas are a dependable energy food packed with natural glucose, fructose, and sucrose + fiber. Slice one into your morning oatmeal or top with almond butter for a sound snack that will keep you humming till lunchtime.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506391079556{background-color: #a2d16a !important;}”]
#3 You’ll Be Healthier
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How Sugar Affects Your Health
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What To Eat Instead
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Avocado
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#3 You’ll Be Healthier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
-
Regulate cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, and protect against cancer.
-
Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant that prevents free radicals from harming your body’s cells.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#3 You’ll Be Healthier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Broccoli
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#3 You’ll Be Healthier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Eggs
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Eggs are rich in healthy fats, protein, and many different nutrients. The protein in eggs helps to build, maintain and repair all your body’s cells. Its nutrients boost your brain, regulate your blood cholesterol levels, strengthen your eyes and much more. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#3 You’ll Be Healthier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Garlic
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Garlic is a great cooking ingredient when used in moderation. It’s also packed full of powerful nutrients which fight cancer and reduce inflammation in the body. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#3 You’ll Be Healthier” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Spinach
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Spinach contains high levels of over 10 different vitamins and minerals. Some of the main health benefits of spinach include a lower cancer risk, a healthier heart, and stronger bones.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670599724663{background-color: #a2d16a !important;}”]
#4 You’ll Lose Weight
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How Sugar Affects Your Weight
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What To Eat Instead
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#4 You’ll Lose Weight” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Brown Rice
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Brown rice is a tasty, versatile and filling food you can use in many different meals. It’s one of the best food sources of complex carbohydrates. Complex carbs are slowly released into your bloodstream to stop you from getting hungry between meals. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#4 You’ll Lose Weight” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Chia Seeds
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chia seeds are low in calories, rich in healthy fats, calcium, manganese, phosphorus, and zinc. They can even help you control your blood sugar if you’re diabetic. The makeup of chia seed causes your body to process food into sugars more slowly. This results in a more stable form of sugar that the body can use for fuel and repair. These little seeds don’t contain any form of sugar, so they are safe to include in diabetic diets.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#4 You’ll Lose Weight” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Chili Peppers
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The main ingredient in chili peppers is capsaicin. Researchers found just by adding the capsaicin from chili peppers into the diet of mice, it prevented weight gain. It is believed eating small amounts regularly, you can speed up the rate at which your body burns fat.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#4 You’ll Lose Weight” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Beans
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Beans, peas, chickpeas, and lentils are packed with fiber and protein. These two ingredients have a satiating effect and help you to feel fuller for longer so you are less likely to overeat and gain weight. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that a daily serving of beans and other pulses can contribute to a modest weight loss and reduced cholesterol levels.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#4 You’ll Lose Weight” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Water
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Water contains zero calories and this makes it perfect for weight loss. By drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated you also maximize your body’s fat burning processes and lose more weight. Try adding a big squeeze of lemon. Not only does the lemon water boost your metabolism helping you burn more calories throughout the day, but the pulp adds an extra bit of fiber to your diet. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506391120764{background-color: #a2d16a !important;}”]
#5 You’ll Look Younger
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How Sugar Affects Your Looks
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
What To Eat Instead
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#5 You’ll Look Younger” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Cold Water Fish
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#5 You’ll Look Younger” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Cinnamon
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Cinnamon promotes healthy blood flow within the body to reinvigorate the skin. It also slows down the aging of your internal cells and vital organs.
It also has a regulatory effect on blood sugar levels and simultaneously increases insulin levels in the body. Cinnamon helps prevent the storage of fat and enables you to lose weight.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#5 You’ll Look Younger” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Extra virgin olive oil is a brilliant source of monounsaturated fats. These monounsaturated fats help to strengthen the heart and keep it youthful. They also promote skin cell regeneration and protect against age related chronic diseases.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#5 You’ll Look Younger” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Green Tea
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Green tea has powerful antioxidants which can help to reverse the aging process. These antioxidants boost your brain and help it to remain functional as you age. They also reduce your risk of age related disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”#5 You’ll Look Younger” color=”turquoise” style=”dotted” border_width=”5″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Kale
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
-
Vitamin A helps to maintain healthy vision as you age
-
Vitamin C keeps your skin young and elastic as you get older
-
Vitamin K prevents various types of age related decline.
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1506391136562{background-color: #a2d16a !important;}”]
Summary
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1670599926820{background-color: #e2f2f0 !important;}”]
1. Check The Ingredients List On Your Foods:
2. Ditch The Sugary Drinks:
3. Have A Healthy Breakfast:
4. Use Sweet Spices:
5. Fill Up On Low Sugar Fruits:
-
Blackberries (3.5g of sugar per half-cup serving),
-
Blueberries (7g of sugar per half-cup serving),
-
Raspberries (2.5g of sugar per half-cup serving) and
-
Watermelon (4g of sugar per half-cup serving
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]

[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
Why Thrive Market?
Do you know about Thrive Market?
It’s an online health food market offering Non-GMO organic groceries and natural health and beauty products. All I can say is that I’ve become a wholehearted supporter over the last year! In fact, I recently wrote a review of Thrive Market to spread the word. Here’s why…
- Products at Thrive Market are typically 25-50% less expensive than if you were to purchase the exact same item at Whole Foods or your local market. They even have Amazon’s prices beat!
- They have continuous promotions that enable you to save even more money or get free gifts. For example, clicking this link will get you a free bottle of maple syrup.
- If you use this link, you can save another 25% off your first order and get free shipping – This is in addition to the 25-50% off you’ll already be saving.
- It’s quick and convenient – My orders arrive typically within 2 days. For example, if I order on Monday, my box arrives on Wednesday… And they have free nationwide delivery!
- Thrive Market is a socially conscious platform with a social mission. For every member on their site, the company also sponsors a free membership for a low-income family make healthy food available for all! How cool is that?
Click This Link to Start Saving Big-Time at Thrive Market
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]






