We happen to be avoiding fruits and juices in our sugarless month. There is a good reason for this. Last year, Tom was told by his "witch doctor" that the aches and pains in his joints were the onset of arthritis. Hard to believe, but that is what this practitioner of the ancient Indian medical system of Ayurveda told him. He also told Tom that the cure for him was to eliminate all sugars and fruits from his diet for three months. OUCH.
The miracle of miracles happened and Tom had 90% reduction in his pain within 10-12 days. Simply amazing. He went on to experience a full cure.
This Fall, Tom is making a pre-emptive strike against possible aches and pains in the upcoming snowy season so, for him, he wants to cut out fruit. And, Michelle is sporting enough to do it too - Full Monty style! (this means Michelle is also cutting out all sugars/fruits - NOT that she is going sugarless without clothes...)
So, a month without sugar can mean a month without fruits and juices... But for most folks this is not necessary. Giving up the white stuff and corn syrup is a huge leap for anyone. The benefits of cutting these two items out of one's diet are immense. Doing so for a few days is proof of the pudding. Sugar and syrup-free for a month is really an accomplishment that you will only be able to feel for yourself!
Michelle has been saying that it is strangely amazing and wonderful that her friends are now fighting for their fruits! Most people we know usually plea bargain for their chocolate chip cookies instead of their morning OJ. What a great change!
When you want a little natural sweetness, whether it be once in awhile or every day, have yourself some of nature's candy... fruit.
M & T
3 comments:
Hi M & T,
What a great idea, however count me out. I fully support you in your month without sugar and I'm with you in spirit.
I have been reading lots of labels and have stopped buying products with HFCS in an attempt to eliminate at least some sugar from our diet.
But remember -- I have an almost 3-year old and a husband so there is NO way I can give up wine!
Best of luck on your mission!
Kathleen
Hi Kitty!
You needn't give up wine! That is not an "official" sugar product. Maybe it is a type of a fruit drink or something... Your sugar-free lifestyle is what you make it to be.
Michelle
Kathy,
i was doing more reading about wine and beer... interestingly, they have very little sugar in them. in the process of becoming alcohol, the yeasts gobble up all the sugars. yes, there are sweet wines that contain more unconverted sugars but the dry wines have almost none.
true, the body quickly takes alcohol and converts it into sugar in the body, this is something to consider..
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