The Sugar Switch® Podcast

What are sugar alcohols?? Are they sugar or are they alcohol? They are neither. Sugar alcohols are a group of alternative sweeteners that will be explored in this Episode – Part 5 of the Done With Sugar series.

Cathy goes into detail about what sugar alcohols are, how your body metabolizes them, the pros (health benefits) and cons (negative impacts) of using these sweeteners, and how to know if the food products you buy contain sugar alcohols.  Before the end of this Episode, you will know which 4 sugar alcohols are the most common ones, including which one diabetics should avoid.

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Have you ever heard of monk fruit? It is a relatively new addition to the list of alternative sweeteners. This Episode, Part 4 of the Done With Sugar series, takes a serious look at what monk fruit is all about.

In this informative Episode, Cathy pulls back the curtain on monk fruit revealing details like whether it is considered safe, if it has negative side effects, how the body metabolizes it, what nutrients it contains and how it is marketed.  You will also hear about a surprising number of health benefits of pure monk fruit. And there are 3 important points to consider beyond the sweetener, when you are in the process of being done with sugar permanently.

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Ever tried the sweetener Yacon Syrup? It seems to be gaining popularity as a healthy, natural replacement for refined sugar. This Episode, Part 3 of the Done With Sugar series – takes an in depth look at yacon and yacon syrup.

In this Episode, Cathy gets into details about how yacon syrup is made, the nutrients it contains and what the health benefits are. You will discover some very surprising facts about yacon syrup, particularly the ONE specific nutrient that is responsible for most of the health benefits.  Cathy will answer common questions about yacon syrup, and she will highlight 3 important reasons why being ‘done with sugar’ is not JUST about finding a new sweetener to replace sugar.

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If you are done with sugar – you might be curious about using stevia in its place. This is Part 2 of the Done With Sugar series of Episodes and it focuses on all aspects of stevia.

Find out why there is so much controversy over this plant based sweetener, and whether or not it actually has health benefits.  You will learn what forms of stevia are available in the marketplace, how they differ from each other, and their sweetness compared to table sugar.  Before the end of this Episode, you’ll discover why it is important to go beyond the sweetness of sugar alternatives.

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Are you 'done with sugar’ or seriously thinking of kicking sugar? This new series of Episodes will explore how you can navigate being done with sugar – from ‘now what do I do?’ to various sweet options open to you.

In today’s Episode Cathy will talk about the next steps you can take – whether you are already done with sugar, or you’re not quite at that point.  You’ll hear some motivating health reasons to kick sugar or maintain freedom from refined sugar and refined foods, and how to avoid sugar that is not obvious. Before the end of this Episode, Cathy will give you 2 valuable tools that will help you on your health journey, particularly if your goal is to be done with sugar - for good!

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Giving up sugar and feeling deprived?  You’re not alone! But is it really deprivation, or is it good self-care?  That’s one of the questions that will be explored.

This Episode takes a close look at self-care and deprivation, particularly how each of them relate to giving up sugar.  The whole concept of giving up sugar will be discussed here – including two particular types of sugar, and why your body actually NEEDS a specific sugar in order to be healthy.  Cathy will answer the question ‘Is it even possible to completely give up or STOP consuming sugar?’ – a question she has been asked many times.  If giving up sugar has been on your mind – you’ll definitely want to hear this Episode!

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Yes! There are simple ways to switch ON control of stress and sugar! This is Part 3, the final Episode of this particular series – all about how to switch ON control, so you can make healthier lifestyle choices.

Cathy, and Special Guest Wendy Padob, take you through a process to regain control over your stress-sugar habits, starting with stressors and triggers.  Self awareness and using one particular mindfulness technique they give you – can be a real game changer when it comes to being in control of stress and sugar and making better choices.  Wendy also gives you 7 daily habits that can help you switch ON control and live with ease, balance, joy, and good health.

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There are warning signs when it comes to too much stress or too much sugar!  This is Part 2 of the 3 Part Stress-Sugar Connection series of Episodes.

Cathy and Special Guest Wendy Padob, a Health Coach, Nutritionist and Stress Management Coach, dive into the details of the warning signs that show up in three areas of health.  Their discussion also includes the ‘domino effect’ that can happen when warning signs are ignored, and how habits, if unnoticed, can spiral out of control and switch ON health issues.  You’ll want to listen right to the end for a valuable gift that Cathy and Wendy have for you.  It is a vital tool to help you start making small, sustainable changes in your stress and sugar levels, once you have identified your particular warning signs.

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Science has absolutely proven a physical connection between stress, sugar cravings and sugar consumption!  This week’s Episode is Part 1 of a 3 Part series all about The Stress-Sugar Connection.

In Part 1 – The Science, Cathy interviews Special Guest Wendy Padob, a Health Coach, Nutritionist and Stress Management Coach.  Wendy shares her extensive knowledge with us, including the proven biological chain reaction that takes place keeping you craving sugar, the short term and long term effects it causes, the stress-sugar imbalance, why stress and sugar cravings can lead to addiction, and how you can retrain your stress reactions and cravings for sugar.  This is an Episode you won’t want to miss!

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This is Part 2 of a mini-series that is focused on giving you the KEY to having unstoppable energy.

This Episode zeros in on stress and how exercise is the key to reduce stress, which ultimately increases your energy level.  Cathy shares 8 other ways that exercise increases your energy, and she gives you a very EASY two step plan to implement this part of Your KEY to Unstoppable Energy.

Coming up next on The Sugar Switch® Podcast: Cathy will have a Special Guest in a NEW Episode series about The Stress-Sugar Connection. It is sure to be a great series – you won’t want to miss it! Be sure to tune in next week for The Stress-Sugar Connection, Part 1 – The Science.  

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