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EPISODE · Nov 2, 2025 · 39 MIN

251. "As a functional doctor, I always ask my patients to cut sugar": Dr. Anju

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anju, a former family doctor who shifted into functional medicine after realizing that treating symptoms wasn’t enough… She wanted to help people truly heal.Dr. Anju and I talk about:How growing up in India with home-cooked meals shaped her view on foodWhat led her to question the limits of conventional medicineWhy she now sees sugar as a major disruptor to health, and encourages patients to cut it out completelyHow sugar affects hormones, energy, and cravingsWhat functional medicine really means (and how it differs from the mainstream approach)Why eating well isn't about perfection, but about finding what works for your bodyDr. Anju shares her personal health journey, how she guides her patients through holistic change (starting with cutting sugar, dairy, and gluten), and why she believes no one has to suffer. To get personalized guidance to stop emotional eating and break free from cravings, plus support and accountability... apply here to join the 90-day program, Freedom from Cravings Formula TODAY.For step-by-step guidance toward freedom from cravings, get your copy of my new book: "Break Free from Sugar Cravings". Available on Amazon now!For free resources, Do the Cravings Quiz and take the first step to get rid of your cravings! Download your 5 tips HERE to discover how you can get rid of cravings... even when you feel tired or stressed.To rate and review this podcast:scroll down in your podcast player on your phone and click on the stars. To leave a review, scroll down a little more and click on "Write a Review". Once you’ve finished, select “Send” or “Save” in the top-right corner. If you’ve never left a podcast review before, enter a nickname. Your nickname will be displayed on your review.After selecting a nickname, tap OK. Your review may not be immediately visible, but it should be posted soon. Thank you! - NettaDisclaimer: Information provided by Life After Sugar is not designed to and does not provide medical advice, professional diagnosis, opinion, treatment or services to you or to any other individual. This is general information for educational purposes only. The information provided ...

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In this episode, I speak with Dr. Anju, a former family doctor who shifted into functional medicine after realizing that treating symptoms wasn’t enough… She wanted to help people truly heal. Dr. Anju and I talk about: How growing up in India with home-cooked meals shaped her view on foodWhat led her to question the limits of conventional medicineWhy she now sees sugar as a major disruptor to health, and encourages patients to cut it out completelyHow sugar affects hormones, energy, and cravi...

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