Sugar has been a hot topic among health and fitness enthusiasts for years, especially those in the paleo community. We know sugar is bad and should not be a staple in our diets, but it seems to be hiding everywhere.
Now comes the tricky part. Do you quit sugar entirely? Like other foods, sugar is unhealthy when eaten to excess, or when eaten in a processed, refined, and artificial form. And yes, some people would do better to avoid it. However, if you make smart decisions about the amount and types of sugar you are putting in your body, then I believe it can be consumed in moderation. You will see that I use some paleo friendly versions in my recipes.
That being said, these days limiting sugar, let alone eliminating it, seems impossible for many people. Ketchup, salad dressing, barbecue sauce, even our bacon isn’t safe! Sugar is clever, it boasts a multitude of different names and lurks in almost every type of food you can imagine. Once you start looking sugar appears in almost every label you read, and even in some foods without a label. Without realizing it, many people are becoming addicted to sugar and eating far more sugar than we were ever designed to consume.
This week I am excited to be partnering with Sarah Wilson to giveaway a copy of I Quit Sugar: an 8-week program and the I Quit Sugar Cookbook to one lucky reader. Filled with an 8-week program and yummy recipes designed to help you kick your sugar habit, this book can help you get back on track. to a healthy, happy life. I truly enjoy Sarah’s commentary throughout the book and hope that her story will help inspire you to live a life with less sugar.
Enter using the raffle-copter below and be sure to check back Wednesday for a recipe for the book!
Disclaimer: Not all of the recipes in I Quit Sugar: an 8-week program and the I Quit Sugar Cookbook are paleo, please make informed decisions about what substitutions you feel comfortable making. I also support Sarah Wilson’s overall message about limiting one’s amount of sugar intake, but do not advocate consuming sugar in a processed, refined, or artificial form.