Lose Weight In 2017 With New ‘I Quit Sugar’ Diet

When the World Health Organization in 2014 said that daily sugar intake of adults should be limited to five teaspoons (approximately 20g), sugar became the next target for elimination for dieters and people who want to live healthy. Studies have shown that eating too much sugar can lead to a higher risk for heart disease, even for those who are not overweight. For those who want to cut sugar from their diet, a new program called “I Quit Sugar” may just help them do it.

“I Quit Sugar”

According to a Guardian article written by someone who has tried “I Quit Sugar,” the program is more than just a diet. It requires the individual to make a major change in his or her lifestyle particularly in terms of eating habits.

The eight week online program which costs £89 or approximately US$ 109 consists of a weekly detailed meal plan that will help one cut sugar intake down to what is recommended by WHO. According to the article, the goal of the program is to “switch your palate from sweet to savory” thereby reducing sweet cravings, which can be harmful. Most of the recommended meals are savory, with full fat replacing sugar.

Tips on How To Succeed in the Program

The writer also shared tips on how she was able to complete the program. According to the program’s creator, Sarah Wilson, “Fructose is the enemy.” Fructose is found in processed foods like bread, fruit juice, etc. She added, “It’s addictive, makes us eat more and stores itself in the liver, making it harder to break down than fat.”

As early as her first week on the program, the writer said that she almost quit. But the program guided her along and told her that the one thing she should bear in mind is to “Just Eat Real Food” which can be any fresh produce, dairy, meats and fats. She also warned that sometime during the program, everyone will likely experience a “crash” but if one overcomes it, they will better afterwards. There will no more sweet cravings.

Among the starting points recommended for those who are considering to quit sugar are the following: eat full fat foods (not non-fat or low-fat), eat a piece of fruit rather than drink juice and don’t eat processed foods.