Sugar is Not the Enemy: How to Mind Your Sugar Intake While Following Intuitive Eating / Ep 108

Can you reduce your sugar intake and still follow intuitive eating principles?   In this episode Elizabeth answers this question. Spoiler alert: you absolutely can, but it comes with a few important caveats! We break down the difference between natural sugars and added sugars, discuss diet culture’s war on sugar, and share tips for incorporating gentle nutrition into your life. This episode is perfect for anyone curious about improving their relationship with food, while staying mindful of their sugar intake. This episode was brought to you by Hearth Meals. Learn more here: https://www.hearthmeals.com/WELLNESS01/   In This Episode: The difference between natural sugars and added sugars — and why it matters Diet culture demonizes sugar… is it warranted? How to reduce or be mindful of your sugar intake without falling into a restrictive mindset that backfires Practical tips for balancing gentle nutrition with intuitive eating When and how to start focusing on reducing sugar, especially for those new to intuitive eating Maria and Tara's real-life struggles with sugar and kids Uncover Your Invisible Diet https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet Blog Post: How to Reduce Sugar Intake Without Dieting: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/blog/practical-ways-to-cut-back-on-sugar?rq=sugar Beatty’s chocolate cake: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/beattys-chocolate-cake-recipe-1947521   Let’s connect and keep the conversation going!   Elizabeth Harris, MS, RDN, LDN FB: Health and Healing with Intuitive Eating community https://www.facebook.com/groups/healthandhealingwithintuitiveeating Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ElizabethHarrisNutrition Free download to break up with diet culture: https://elizabethharrisnutrition.com/invisible-diet   Tara De Leon, Master Personal Trainer Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tara_de_leon_fitness   Maria Winters, LCPC, NCC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching_therapist/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/MWcoachingtherapy Website: www.thecoachingtherapist.com Attend an Emotional Fitness Studio Class: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/