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10 Tips to Help You Quit Sugar

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Consuming too much sugar has been linked to several dangerous health conditions, which is why more and more people are attempting to rid themselves of their sugar addiction.

Too much sugar in one’s diet can lead to more than just weight gain – diabetes, inflammation and even heart issues can arise from too much sugar in the diet.

Though quitting sugar may sound like an easy task, it is actually far from it. Sugar is added to almost every processed food on the market, hiding in even some of the most “healthy” foods.

Below are 10 tips to guide you on your way to quitting sugar for good!

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Raw Cacao Powder

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Raw Cacao Powder

Raw cacao plays a significant role in the health and economic aspects of the ancient times. The Aztecs and the Mayans used cacao for medicinal purposes and eventually became important in the society. Later on, raw cacao was used as a currency for trade and became an important barter item.

Today, its popularity has spread all over the globe. Ecuador, Peru, Bali and Indonesia are amongst the countries that manufacture raw cacao beans. They are first pressed and then ground into a fine powder.

Naturally, raw cacao comes with a bitter taste but manufacturers often mixed it with naturally sweeteners such as carob and stevia to achieve a palatable flavor.

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Raw Cacao Nibs

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The raw form of cacao is considered a superfood since the ancient times. In the past this superfood is known to be the “food of the gods” and later on became an important barter item. Raw cacao is packed full of nutrients and neuro-peptides that is similar to the ones that our body produces when we are in love. Unlike the processed, regular chocolate, raw cacao did not undergo various processes, so the nutrients are not damaged or destroyed.

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Benefits of Tahitian Noni Juice

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Tahitian Noni JuiceWhat is Tahitian Noni Juice?

Tahitian noni juice is made from the Morinda citrifolia tree’s fruit, which is yellow-green and looks like a cross between a potato and a hand grenade. It may also be called beach mulberry or Indian mulberry, and grows in volcanic regions of Australia, India, the Pacific Islands, and Southeast Asia.

Noni juice came on the market in the mid-1990’s, and has exploded in popularity as a SuperFood. For centuries, however, Tahitians have used the bark, juice, and leaves for a variety of ailments, including joint pain and skin problems. Polynesia continues to supply US manufacturers with a majority of the noni fruit’s juice.

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