Is there such a thing as good sugar?

Sugar, honey pie…. sugar can be addictive. I use to be addicted to sugars but they were the bad kinds of sugars. Bad sugar to me is defined as sugar that is addictive, causes inflammation, candida & hormone issues, weight gain and most importantly digestion issues. White sugar, corn syrup and sugars found in processed foods.

When I began losing weight in any season, I knew sugar was the first thing to manage. I focused on healthy sugars. Healthy sugars are made from nature. A friend of mines named Darcy K used call it “natures candy”. Healthy sugar swaps start with every food you choose to consume. Ask yourself…. “Will this help me reach my goals? Will this fuel my body?”

Sugars made from nature such as coconut sugar, date sugar, monk fruit, stevia and honey are less habit forming and less craved. They don’t spike the blood sugar levels (as known in processed sugars) .

Another thing to notice with natural sugars is the way your body feels after having them. You will notice less bloating, less joint pain, less dry skin, feeling less sluggish afterwards.

Listen to your body. I will always let you know what makes it feel better or worse. Keeping a food journal is a huge help! Also, the foods you eat will fuel your next walk, cycling or weight training session.

Sweet gut health, Samantha