Refined sugar might taste sweet, but life without it? Even sweeter.
By cutting back on refined sugar, you’d be avoiding long-lasting and damaging effects and embracing a healthier, more vibrant lifestyle. From boosting your energy naturally to improving focus and mood, Going sugar-free comes with some pretty amazing perks.
Together let’s shine a light on North America’s refined sugar problem and empower each other to make smarter, healthier choices.
SHOP NOWFact: The average American consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar daily—nearly 3x the recommended limit.That's enough sugar to fill six 2-liter soda bottles every year for every person!
Excess sugar increases the risk of heart disease by 38%.Excess sugar is also linked to a 30% increase in Type 2 diabetes cases nationwide.Sugar isn’t just empty calories—it’s causing real damage to vital organs.
1 in 5 children in the USA are obese, and sugar is a major culprit. Children eat on average of 19 teaspoons a day- way beyond the recommended limit. Over 80%of packaged foods marketed to kids are high in added sugars.
Nearly 74% of packaged foods in the supermarket contain added sugar. Even foods you trust can be loadedwith sugar. Some less familiar names for sugar are important to be on the lookout for - like sucrose, corn syrup, and dextrose.
The US spends $1.2 trillion annually on healthcare costs related to sugar-related illnesses. A study by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) suggested that about 10% of the average American household’s grocery spendinggoes toward foods and beverages with added sugars.
Excess sugar consumption is linked to increased risk of depression by 23% and contributes to mood swings, anxiety, and fatigue.Sugar doesn’t just have a negative impact your body—it takes a toll on your mind, too.
Oh sugar, it's EVERYWHERE!! Take the hidden sugar journey and see how much refined sugar can be disguised in the common foods in our diet.
Keep in mind the FDA recommends our maximum daily sugar intake to be:
25g = 2-5 yrs
25g-30g = 5-18 yrs
50g = Adults
Join Our 14-Day No Sugar Cleanse! We’ll be sending daily reminders, encouragement and knowledgeable insight to keep you on track, and support you in forming sustainable, long-term healthy eating habits focused on consuming whole, unprocessed foods that are naturally low in sugar and high in nutrients.
Cutting back on sugar isn’t always a piece of cake (pun intended!). Sure, the cognitive and physical benefits are so worth it, but let’s be real—it’s tough when sugary temptations are everywhere, thanks to the food industry sneaking it into everything. But you’re not alone in this journey!
We want to hear your story! What inspired you to say goodbye to sugar? What challenges have you faced, and what makes you proud to participate in #NationalNoSugarDay? Share your journey on social media, and let’s celebrate every win—big or small—together!
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