Kicking the Sugar Habit

Change ultimately, at least, brings with it a renewed sense of hope. Fortunately, at least one viable way we can change and exert control is to spend more time in the kitchen preparing wholesome meals that can nourish both our body and our creative spirit. We can make shopping and cooking an adventure; we can make a conscious effort to read food labels and make better choices; we can tap into the glories of a local farmer’s market or CSA; and, we can explore ways to cut back on our consumption of sugar. Because sugar fosters depression and anxiety, suppresses the immune system, and leads to a host of acute and chronic diseases, if we do little else to help ourselves in today’s world, thinking of ways to cut back on sugar can help us feel better and improve our health. Continue reading »