There are many benefits to quitting or limiting sugar such as: an increased immune system, weight reduction, more stable moods, less bad bacteria in our gut, improved sleep and so many more!

Dear Friends,

I want to talk to you today about sugar. I used to love, love, love sugar and would have such strong cravings, even stronger than when I was a smoker and needed nicotine. Quitting sugar was one of the best health decisions I have made for myself. I noticed results immediately. Now that I'm many years into my sugar journey, I've come to a place where I can enjoy a piece of cake or a cookie and not have it send me into a spiral. At first, I really needed to stop sugar altogether, but now I can simply curb it and not be pulled back into its web. To give you more information on this topic, I've invited DailyOM course author Jacqui Justice to tell us about her course, Living a Sweet Life Without Sugar.

Course Overview
You may not be aware that sugar is the most popular ingredient added to food in the US -- it's even hidden in those marketed as health foods. Which is why it's so critical to become 'sugar-aware' so you can make healthier choices for your body and wellbeing. This course will greatly increase your awareness of sugar in your diet and food supply so you can make healthier choices that are just as satisfying -- without feeling deprived. It's all about eating in a way that balances your blood sugar, eliminates cravings, and gives you natural energy so you easily just 'just say no' to refined sugar and still live your sweetest life!
  • Receive a new lesson every day for 10 days (total of 10 lessons).
  • Have lifetime access to the course for reference whenever you want.
  • Select the amount you can afford, and get the same course as everyone.
  • If you are not 100% satisfied, you may request a refund.
How much do you want to pay?

$15$35$50

This is the total amount for all 10 lessons


Interview With Jacqui Justice

Madisyn Taylor: Hi Jacqui, please talk to us about why it is important to limit or avoid sugar.

Jacqui Justice: It is important to limit sugar as much as possible for many reasons: Sugar depletes our immune system, and too much sugar will cause us to be acidic, which is very health-depleting. Sugar is also very inflammatory, causing widespread inflammation throughout our body (inflammation is connected to every chronic health issue we know). It is also highly addictive, causing us to crave more and more, which sets up a cycle that can be hard to stop. Digestion is affected in a negative way as sugar causes an imbalance of good and bad bacteria, which has many different symptoms: gas, bloating, irritable bowel syndrome-like symptoms. Lastly, sugar is very age-promoting due to the fact that it causes glycosylation of proteins, which causes wrinkling and sagging of skin.

MT: Well, none of that sounds good. How do we avoid sugar as it seems to be in everything?!

JJ: By staying away from obvious sugary foods (candy, baked goods, most desserts, soda, junk food), highly refined and processed foods, and then by reading labels to identify added sugars in foods. This can be tricky because there are so many names for sugar. In lesson two we review all forms and names of hidden sugars so that you can be totally informed and more easily make the best choices.

MT: Are there any natural healthy sweeteners we can use as a substitute, and how do you address this in the course?

JJ: Absolutely! There are plenty of natural healthy sweeteners that can be used to sweeten beverages, desserts, baked goods, and recipes where a little sweetness enhances the dish. My favorites are raw and organic honey, organic applesauce, monk fruit, date sugar, and coconut sugar. Also, using fruit by itself is a great way to naturally sweeten a recipe. Check out my Fool's Cobbler in lesson 10, which uses fresh pears and mixed berries to add sweetness to a recipe that usually is loaded with tons of refined sugar. So delish!

MT: What benefits do we receive by avoiding or limiting sugar in our diets?

JJ: Oh, there are so, so many, and they are life-changing to say the least! You can expect to feel more energetic, see a reduction in weight, have better digestion, better sleep, and a stronger immune system. You will also see the benefit of having more steady, consistent energy throughout the day without those peaks and dips, and, of course, your cravings will go away too.

MT: Most people I know get sugar cravings at some point during the day. Why does this happen to our body?

JJ: Besides having a diet that's heavy in sugar (eating sugar causes you to crave more sugar), several lifestyle and dietary factors can cause you to crave sugar. If your diet is too carb-heavy, you will crave sugar. Stress and hormone imbalances, nutritional deficiencies such as magnesium, zinc, and B-vitamins can also lead to cravings. If your diet is too salty, you may crave the opposite, which is sweet. Proper sleep and drinking plenty of water will also help curb sugar cravings as well. Finally, gut dysbiosis, which is an imbalance of good and bad gut bacteria, can cause cravings because sugar is food for bad bacteria!

MT: Does avoiding sugar mean cutting out natural sugars in fruit, veggies, and dairy products?

JJ: Definitely not! Foods with naturally occurring sugars, like fruits, some veggies, and dairy products are nutrient-dense because they also contain many health-promoting nutrients and break down to sugar at a slower rate. Foods that contain natural sugars when eaten in balance with other healthy foods are always health promoting. Get your sweet fix with these guys.

Ultralow-glycemic fruits like berries (strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries) are low in sugar and high in antioxidants and fiber, making them the best choice in the fruit category, and organic, unsweetened kefir, a fermented dairy product, is low in sugar, high in protein and good fats, and rich in health-promoting probiotics. Combine the two, and you have a great way to start your day!

MT: Walk me through the journey of this course and what it will be like for our readers.

JJ: The course begins by giving students a solid understanding of why it's important to kick the sugar habit, especially added sugars, and how to identify them in your food so you can easily avoid them and make healthier choices. Students will gain a greater awareness of how much sugar they are actually consuming in their everyday diets, even when they think they are eating healthy.

Students will learn why artificial sugar substitutes are not the answer either and which natural sweeteners are much healthier choices. In addition to all the "sugar knowledge," students will also get a Blood Sugar Balancing Plan that outlines how and what to eat to stabilize blood sugar and crush cravings. Included in the plan are 20-plus delicious, low- and no-sugar recipes to replace sugar-rich recipes. At the end of the 10-day course, students will not only have a better understanding of why they should cut back on sugar and how, but they should be experiencing all the benefits that come with living a sweet life without sugar. How's that for a bonus!

How Does It Work?
Starting today, you will receive a new lesson every day for 10 days (total of 10 lessons). Each lesson is yours to keep and you'll be able to refer back to it whenever you want. And if you miss a lesson or are too busy to get to it that day, each lesson will conveniently remain in your account so you won't have to search for it when you're ready to get back to it.

Free Gift
As a free gift, when you sign up for this course, you will also receive the award-winning DailyOM inspiration newsletter which gives you daily inspirational thoughts for a happy, healthy and fulfilling day. We will also let you know about other courses and offers from DailyOM and Jacqui Justice that we think you might be interested in.

Get Started Now
We are offering this course with the option of selecting how much you want to pay. No matter how much you pay, you'll be getting the same course as everybody else. We simply trust that people are honest and will support the author of the course with whatever they can afford. And if you are not 100% satisfied, we will refund your money.

How much do you want to pay?

$15$35$50

This is the total amount for all 10 lessons


Thank you so much, Jacqui, for all of this very important information about sugar. I can honestly say that learning more about sugar was one of the best decisions I have ever made for my physical health. If you are curious about learning more, please click on the link. Until next time.

Be well,


Madisyn Taylor
Cofounder, Editor-in-Chief
DailyOM