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In this episode I’m joined by Melissa Dowbiggin, the Sugar-Free Coach and founder of Be Free and Eat. I learned so much from this conversation!
Listen in to learn how to tell if you are dealing with a sugar addiction (it’s more prevalent than you think!), the surprising reasons our body’s crave sugar, how to overcome the cravings, which natural sweeteners are best, and lots more!
Podcast Episode Highlights
- The effects of sugar on our bodies
- Genetics and addiction connection
- History of processed sugar
- How to learn if you have a sugar addiction
- How the things you eat and drink affect your cravings for sugar
- Politics and big companies and sugar
- How to break a sugar addiction
- How sugar is depleting calories
- Tips for doing a sugar detox
- Thoughts on the different types of sugar
- Natural remedies and supplements to support a sugar detox
- Symptoms of insulin resistance
- Strategies for dealing with sugar in social gatherings
- Resources from Melissa
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Learn more about Melissa Dowbiggin here: www.befreeandeat.com
Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com
- Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order
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More Tips & Thoughts on Clean Eating:
- The Truth About Glyphosate, GMOs, and Clean Eating (podcast episode)
- Demystifying Grocery Ingredients (podcast episode)
- The 3 Fats You’ll NEVER Find in My Kitchen (and what I use instead) (podcast episode)
- Cooking with Salt: Your Questions Answered (blog article)
