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11/6/2017

Why You Need To Break Up With Processed Sugar

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With sugar addiction at an all-time high, I want to talk to you about why you need to avoid processed sugar.

You might be wondering What’s the Problem with Sugar?

You probably haven't spent a ton of time wondering what happens to your body after you eat something sugary – it goes in there with all the rest of the food you consume and keeps you alive – end of story.  Well, sugar is definitely needed to stay alive.

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy and play an important role in the functioning of the internal organs, the nervous system, and the muscles, but our systems do not need sugar in the quantity that we are used to.


Before food processing, when sugar was mainly obtained from fruits and vegetables, people consumed about 30 grams per day of it.  Today, an average American consumes 76 grams a day, which is about 19 teaspoons.  That adds up to 96 pounds of sugar per year.


Canadians consume slightly lower amounts at 88 pounds. The World Health Organization would like to see the number get down to 25 grams a day for both men and women (which would be 6¼ teaspoons).


High amounts of sugar can wreak havoc on our immune systems, our hormones, and digestion. Some of the negative effects are premature aging, weight gain, fatigue, bone loss, mental fatigue, depression and it is a major contributing factor to diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.

​(Don't feel like reading? That's ok, I've got you covered. Watch the video above for the same content)

How much sugar do you consume in a day?


At first thought, you probably think, "not that much." Let's have a look, starting with breakfast. For example, you begin your day with a bagel with peanut butter and a small strawberry yogurt - for a total of 33 grams of sugar.  At mid-morning you have a large cup of coffee from your favorite coffee shop (double/ double) - 34 grams of sugar.  For lunch you decide to go easy on the calories, so you have a salad with Italian vinaigrette and a slice of whole wheat bread - that's another 14 grams of sugar.  

For an afternoon pick-me-up, you have a can of pop - 39 grams of sugar.  

And then for dinner, you have some pasta with grilled chicken and store-bought tomato sauce - that's 9 grams for the sauce and about 2 grams from the noodles.

The GRAND TOTAL: 131 grams of sugar or 32 teaspoons (roughly ¾ of a cup)!

That's an eye-opener for sure.

Sugar is labeled as an addiction because it stimulates the brain in a way that is similar to cocaine and alcohol, causing the release of the feel-good chemicals dopamine and serotonin.


When sugar is consumed in large quantities it has several effects:
  • It causes people to eat it, despite the negative consequences like weight gain, fatigue, and moodiness
  • Tolerance will develop, and more will be needed for the same effect, this equals cravings 
  • Some people have trouble functioning without it and have a “stash” available when their energy plummets
  • Upon quitting sugar, withdrawal symptoms may appear

I know how hard it is to quit refined sugar and you may be wondering where to even start.
You might even be thinking it’s impossible to quit all sugar. The thing is, you don’t need to quit it all, but you do need to be aware of how to make better choices and how to reduce your sugar intake.

To help you out, I want to offer you a Free 5-day Sugar-Free Challenge.

It may be difficult to stay on track when the cravings hit – but I’ve provided emergency fixes and a very detailed and easy to follow meal plan and recipes.

With some advanced planning, a trip to the grocery store and a positive attitude, you will come out the other side feeling great.

Join the Free 5-day Sugar-Free Challenge HERE.

Also, the number one change I made was switching out sugary breakfast foods (and foods that turn into sugar, which is anything made with processed flour like bagels, bread and muffins) was to switch to Juice Plus+ Complete® smoothies to start my day.

Juice Plus+ Complete® is a whole-food-based beverage mix that provides balanced nutrition in every scoop. 

It has the nutrients, protein, and fibers of whole foods that keep me going all day long. 

Check them out HERE or send me a message for more information. 

Healthy smoothies


Until next time,

May Anne 

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    As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, May Anne's passion is working with women who have lost themselves in the busyness of life and don't feel comfortable in their skin anymore. She uses a step-by-step program that includes nutrition and lifestyle strategies, along with coaching and support, leading them to feeling vibrant, energetic and confident in their skin, without dieting or spending hours in the kitchen.

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