Comments for Are you a sweet tooth? at http://drbretthill.com , comment 1 to 2 out of 2 comments http://drbretthill.com Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:58:50 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://drbretthill.com/articles/eat/270-are-you-a-sweet-tooth.html#comment-80 Well done Annette! Sounds like you have made some great changes for you and your family. - Dr Brett Hill Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:13:27 +0100 http://drbretthill.com/articles/eat/270-are-you-a-sweet-tooth.html#comment-79 I began reducing my sugar intake after reading a book recommended to me 'Sweet Poison: Why sugar makes us fat' written by David Gillespie. While there was some information I didn't agree with it has helped me with my sugar addiction and I feel much better as a result. I sourced other information from various sources including Mercola.com and my naturopath suggested I give up refined sugar altogether. I decided to go cold turkey for 2 weeks after reading it would only take 2 weeks to wean off of sugar this way and found it stopped the craving for sugar. I really don't enjoy commercial chocolate or sweet biscuits anymore and find them quite sickly. The hardest thing has been reading labels and discovering most of my favourite sauces, spreads and dressings have sugar in them. Basically I miss most rows in the supermarket and buy meat from the butcher and veges from the green grocer and my shopping bill has decreased considerably. I cook using fresh ingredients and lots of homegrown herbs and actually enjoy preparing meals once again. A spin-off is my family are all eating better and enjoying the new variety of meals. The only sugar I have now is from fresh fruit. A tip from my Naturopath to stop the cravings of sugar was to increase good oils in meals. I include olive oil, flaxseed oil (small amount) and avocado and if I feel hungry I have a small handful of almonds to tie me over until my next meal. Thanks for the articles Brett, I think they are great. - Annette Virgo Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:30:58 +0100