If ONE decision could radically improve your health, ramp up your energy, and help you finally lose that stubborn belly fat would you want to know what it is?

What if that same decision could also radically reduce your risk of Heart Disease, Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Fatty Liver Disease, Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity and even some Cancers? 

Would that grab your attention?


Well, it grabbed MY attention... and I have been living into that decision for several years...with NO regrets.

Brace yourself.... are you ready?!  

Here it is - the decision to KICK SUGAR TO THE CURB is likely one of the most impactful decisions you will make for your overall health!

I can hear you say, "But I don't eat much sugar". I used to say the same thing!  I really thought that I didn't eat that much sugar. Well, I'm going to let you in on secret...

Our food has been HIJACKED by SNEAKY sugars. 

Sugar is found in MOST of the packaged foods we buy, even the "healthy options"!  

Food manufacturers are super shrewd and use in excess of FIFTY different names for sugar! 

Just for fun, let's see how much sugar we might eat in a fairly typical day, starting with my favourite breakfast back when "I wasn't eating much sugar".

BREAKFAST:  Small bowl of granola (10 grams of sugar) and fruit-flavored yogurt (16 grams) a fancy coffee because it's going to be a great day (33 grams), 

SNACK: Protein bar (18 grams) with a vitamin water (31 grams)

LUNCH: Small bowl of broccoli cheddar soup and a whole wheat bun (7 grams) and a small Iced Capp (37 grams)

DINNER: Chicken & Pasta with a typical marinara sauce (8 grams), a side salad with 2 TBSP ranch dressing (6 grams)

BOOM - a whopping 166 grams, which works out to 41.5 tsp of added sugar.  How did that even happen? We made "healthy choices" today.  We didn't eat the cookie, passed on the donuts in the coffee room and resisted the urge for a sweet treat after dinner, YET, we have unknowingly consumed enough sugar to tip the scales on our risk for heart disease, stroke, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes... the list goes on.  And just to add insult to injury, if you've been wondering why you are eating healthy and still struggle to lose those extra pounds, sneaky sugar might be to blame!

It's shocking how much sugar is lurking in the foods we eat every day, especially in beverages!
Looking at the examples above, skipping the sweetened beverages would significantly reduce sugar intake.  In fact, just ONE of the beverages exceeds the recommended ideal daily maximum!
 
As a next step, begin to read labels on packaged foods so you are able to make informed choices! The amount of sugar in granola bars, many protein bars and store muffins are motivation for some home baking! If you would like a list of the sneaky names for sugar to watch for, click HERE 
Thank you for reading. My hope is that you will develop a greater awareness of the sneaky sugar in your food.  I challenge you to read labels and choose wisely. Choose with your future in mind.  Choose with the well-being of your children in mind. 

Every good choice you make is building your better future...YOU CAN DO IT and I'm here to help.  

Tracie xo


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1 Comment

  1. Nattolie Chilton  03/25/2023 06:37 AM Central
    Excellent article!! I heard that 1 tsp of sugar will freeze the immune system 12 hours! Am I correct that would also include fruit juice? In my books sugar is sugar... so rice, potato, pasta on and ON as you say🔥

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