spring: kill the sugar cravings

25
KILL THE SUGAR CRAVINGS PRESENTED BY JEANINE TOES Novo Wellness for Life

Upload: jptoes

Post on 05-Dec-2014

345 views

Category:

Health & Medicine


0 download

DESCRIPTION

Get rid of those sugar cravings! Tips from a Health Coach specializing in Holistic Nutrition.

TRANSCRIPT

Page 1: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

KILL THE SUGAR CRAVINGS PRESENTED BY JEANINE TOES

Novo Wellness for Life

Page 2: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

WELCOME!

•  My name is Jeanine Toes. I am a Board Certified Holistic Health Coach. I am here to help you get empowered to make healthier food choices and take action to ditch the sugar cravings

for good.

•  I am the proud owner of Novo Wellness for Life.

Page 3: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

LET’S TALK ABOUT SUGAR!

Most people do not realize just how much sugar they are consuming daily, as it is hidden in many processed foods. Sugar is a toxin. Too much glucose in the blood leads to digestive issues, blood sugar imbalances, fatigue, and even diabetes.

Do you know just how much sugar that yummy Starbucks drink contains?

ü A grande Caramel Brulee Latte has 52 grams of sugar and a

whopping 430 calories. ü The frappuccino version contains 63 grams of sugar and 410

calories. ü A venti contains 82 grams of sugar and 510 calories.

Page 4: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

SUGAR IS EVERYWHERE

While sugar gives you a quick fix, it has a negative impact on your health in the long term.

Ditching the sugar fix is not just about will. We will cover the emotional as well as the physical components of ditching the sugar blues.

ü  Dealing with the sugar addiction

ü  Nutrient deficiency and sugar cravings

ü  How to handle stress

ü  Self love, a.k.a. nourishing the soul

Page 5: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

8 X M O R E A D D I C T I V E T H A N C O C A I N E

STOP THE SUGAR MADNESS!

Page 6: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

THE SUGAR EPIDEMIC

Dr Mercola shares some interesting FACTS about sugar consumption: ü In 1700, the average person consumed about 4 pounds of

sugar per year. ü In 1800, the average person consumed about 18 pounds of

sugar per year. ü In 1900, individual consumption had risen to 90 pounds of

sugar per year. ü In 2009, more than 50 percent of all Americans consume one-

half pound of sugar PER DAY—translating to a whopping 180 pounds of sugar per year!

Page 7: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

WHAT IS A SUGAR CRAVING?

ü  Sugar occurs naturally in all foods and when in its most natural state contains vitamins and minerals. A great example of a sugar in its natural state is honey.

ü But refined sugar depletes the body of its own minerals and enzymes and creates an acidic environment leading to digestive distress, headaches, mucous in the body, and allergies.

ü When we consume refined sugar, it has a negative impact on the blood sugar, which leads to depression, fatigue, and poor sleep, and it can lead to many serious health conditions.

Page 8: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

THE BREAKDOWN OF CARBS

Remember, all carbohydrates contain sugar but they are processed differently. ü A SIMPLE carbohydrate contains highly processed

and refined sugars with few vitamins and minerals – these are short chains of sugar that enter the bloodstream and cause a rapid increase in blood sugar, a.k.a. the SUGAR RUSH.

ü The RUSH is followed shortly after by a CRASH. The

body works hard to burn up this quick fuel, then the blood sugar drops abruptly.

Page 9: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

ASK THE EXPERTS – CHRIS KRESSER

“Sugar feeds cancer cells and has been connected with the development of cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, rectum, pancreas, lung, gallbladder, and stomach.”

Sugar can cause many problems with the gastrointestinal tract, including an acidic digestive tract, indigestion, malabsorption in patients with

functional bowel disease, increased risk of Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.

Page 10: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

SUGAR IS NOT YOUR FRIEND

In addition to increasing the risk of cancer and gastrointestinal problems, sugar can also: ü Cause reactive hypoglycemia ü Interfere with your absorption of protein ü Cause food allergies ü Hamper weight-loss ü Feed inflammation in the cells, suppressing immunity ü Increase cholesterol ü Accelerate the aging process ü Increase anxiety and makes you moody ü Complicate ADD, ADHD, and spectrum-related issues ü Weaken eyesight

Page 11: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

HIDDEN SUGARS

Be a sugar detective. Read labels.

Look for hidden sugars that are derived from

sucrose. {HINT: You will see the words ending with –

OSE.}

Page 12: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

WHAT IS A HEALTHY SUGAR?

Healthy Sugars 1.  Honey (raw) 2.  Agave

3.  Coconut crystals 4.  Stevia 5.  Brown rice syrup

6.  Xylitol

Page 13: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

HOW ELSE CAN WE FEED OUR OWN BODIES?

There are other ways to make your body feel good without sugar. Try: ü Meditation

ü Yoga or tai chi ü Exercise

ü Dancing ü Being in nature

ü Taking a bath or sauna ü Loving touch

ü Healthy and delicious foods

Page 14: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

WAYS TO KICK THE SUGAR CRAVINGS

When you feel the urge to reach for the candy or you feel tired, follow these three simple strategies.

1.  Eat healthy, high-protein meals that will give you long-lasting and sustainable energy.

2.  Eat foods that are rich in B vitamins, loaded with good bacteria such as Kefir, Yogurt, Raw Cultured Vegetables, Miso, Kevita or a Kombucha for a quick pick-me-up.

3.  Drink a Coconut Water, loaded with minerals to hydrate the body, balancing the blood sugar.

Page 15: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

IT IS NOT ALWAYS YOU – NUTRIENT DEFICIENCIES

Many people experience nutrient deficiencies that lead to blood sugar imbalances.

To combat sugar cravings:

§  Increase the protein in your diet such as meat, fish, nuts, seeds, and eggs.

§  If you are a vegetarian, add a good quality, plant-based protein powder such as Plant Fusion, Jordan Rubin’s RAW Meal, or Vega.

§  Chromium is a nutrient that helps to regulate blood sugar. If you are deficient, you can take a supplement (speak to your doctor or local health food store about dosage), or it is found in the following foods: brewer’s yeast (not suggested for anyone with candida), beef, liver, oyster, onions, eggs, chicken, apple, ghee, bananas, and spinach.

Page 16: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

HAVE YOU BEEN FEELING BLUE?

Often, we crave sugar when we feel low in energy, a tad depressed, or just not ourselves. It has been proven that we can be deficient in tryptophan.

•  Tryptophan is the happy hormone, the precursor to serotonin, which supports sleep and mood. Instead of reaching for the next sugary snack, eat these foods:

Turkey meat, eggs, kefir, yogurt, nuts, and seeds.

Page 17: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

CROWDING OUT THE BAD STUFF

Do you rush out of the house without breakfast and grab coffee on the go? Often, we are toxic + tired because we are grabbing & going.

Try these energy-rich options: ü Scrambled eggs sprinkled with spinach & a brown rice

tortilla ü Ezekial bread with almond butter & sliced banana ü Dairy or dairy-free yogurt with gluten-free granola & fresh

berries ü Smoothie with raw cacao and cinnamon (raw cacao for vital

magnesium and cinnamon for balancing blood sugar)

Page 18: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

NOURISHING THE SOUL

•  Instead of reaching for something sweet, let’s add some sweetness to the soul.

•  Adding sweetness to the soul can be done in the following ways: ü Taking a walk, ideally in nature ü Drinking a warm cup of tea

ü Journaling ü Getting a massage or doing self-massage ü Taking a relaxing bath

ü Connecting with a friend or a loved one ü Meditating for 5-30 minutes

Page 19: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

SIMPLE STRATEGIES

• Eat 6 small meals a day • Have a healthy

protein, fat, and green at each meal • Use cinnamon to

balance your blood sugar • Add daily sweetness

for the soul

Page 20: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

HEALTHY SNACK OPTIONS

Your body needs the right fuel. Instead of crashing and burning, reach for some healthy and satisfying snacks: •  Raw cacao chocolate pudding   •  Chia pudding •  Smoothies •  A banana with 1 tablespoon almond butter and

cinnamon •  A baked apple with cinnamon and coconut milk •  Trail mix •  Protein and avocado

Page 21: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

RESULTS WHEN YOU HAVE DETOXED THE SUGAR!

Doing a detox program is a great way to break free from the sugar habit. Detoxing will allow you to: ü Kick cravings to the curb ü Release stubborn weight ü Have more energy throughout the day ü Boost mental clarity and productivity ü Have clear skin ü Improve digestion ü Increase immunity ü Balance your hormones

Page 22: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

FUN Q&A ABOUT DETOXING SUGAR

ü Detox does not mean deprivation! ü Use detox/cleanse to uncover hidden food allergies

ü Think of weight gain being related to inflammation ü Read recent works by bestselling author, Mark

Hyman, MD, who teaches that an elimination diet is essential to balancing blood sugar and preventing disease

Page 23: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

WHAT IS A SAFE DETOX?

A safe and effective detox protocol should involve:

ü A gradual approach that reduces inflammation and lessens the toxic load in the body

ü  Including enough food and protein to support the body’s detoxification and elimination processes

ü Reducing sugar and caffeine addiction, crowding out the foods that wreak havoc on your system

Page 24: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

DETOX IN A SAFE + NATURAL WAY

Novo Wellness for Life Spring Detox

Page 25: Spring: Kill the Sugar Cravings

HOW TO CLEAN IT ALL UP!

•  Hit the Re-Set button and get ready for Spring!

•  Novo Wellness for Life Spring Detox •  www.Facebook.com/NovoWellnessforLife