I decided that fructose needed to be greatly minimized within my (and my family's) diet. Dr. Lustig is a great proponent of educating the country to the evils of sugar and says the word "fructose" like it is a swearword. (Really though, he does. Watch the video.) The American Heart Association recommends no more than 6 tsp of sugar per day for women and 9 tsp for men. The average American consumes more than 22 tsp each day. I have no doubt that mine has been no less than 22 ON A GOOD DAY. "Healthy folks" who only use natural sweeteners and fruit can EASILY reach that number in any given day.
After researching this topic I have decided to follow a fructose free regimen for the next 8 weeks. In this the first week I am still eating fruit, to sort of, ease into it. However starting next Monday I will cut fruit from my diet entirely. Here is a list of what I will be "quitting:"
- All fruit (including coconut milk, fruit juice etc)
- Honey, molasses, maple syrup and other natural sweeteners
- All forms of refined sugar (white, brown, powdered, HFCS, etc)
- Any food with the above mentioned sugars
- Sugar substitutes (I personally don't believe in these and . . they often give me gas. Not a fan.)
I hope to wean my brain and taste buds off of the sweetness, so when I reintroduce some fruit and possibly natural sweeteners after July 8th I will be able to truly appreciate the taste and have greater ability to keep my portion sizes in check.
I love Sara Wilson's advice from "I Quite Sugar." (Read her story here: http://iquitsugar.com/start-here/my-story/) I keep reminding myself that this is temporary and after July 8th I can have as much sugar, whatever kinds I please, as I want. My PRAYER is that I won't want it. :) Loving this quote today:
I think it will be my quitting sugar mantra. :) I have already received so much support and encouragement! Thank you all SO MUCH! Please keep following along and sharing your thoughts and advice!
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