A SANE Approach to Sweets
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Warm-Up
It’s all good if you don’t know the answers. You will get another shot at this quiz later in the lesson.
Q1
Going SANE means eating fewer sweets.
True
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False
Correct! You are about to learn exactly why.
Q2
If you have struggled with your weight for a long time, studies show that you are more likely to lower your set-point if you favor whole-food fats over low-fructose fruits.
True
Correct! You are about to learn exactly why.
False
Try again and don’t worry…today’s lesson will clear this up.
Q3
Low-Fructose Fruits make a great snack.
True
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False
Correct! You are about to learn exactly why.
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inSANE
Focus on the Right Fruit, Not Just More Fruit & Most fruits are like vegetables dipped in sugar
Listen
Note 1
As with every other type of food, not all fruits are created equal. Some fruits, such as berries (like blueberries and strawberries) and citrus (like oranges and grapefruit) contain healthier ratios of nutrients to sugar than common fruits such as apples, bananas, and grapes.
Note 2
Common modern fruits have been engineered to contain radically more sugar. Fruit juice should be avoided at all costs. Grape juice has 50% more sugar in it than Coke.
Note 3
Fruits and vegetables are NOT one food group. Fruits can be thought of a Non-Starchy Vegetables with much more sugar. For example, grapes have about nineteen times more sugar that spinach.
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SANE
Have Your SANE Cake and Eat It Too! & Do you practice safe sweeteners?
Listen
Note 1
Stick with zero to three low-sugar fresh or frozen servings per day. A serving is roughly the size of your fist. For instance, six strawberries, one orange, half a grapefruit, or three quarters of a cup of blueberries.
Note 2
Frozen berries are a great cost-saving option. Citrus is best bought in bulk. Stay away from canned fruits.
Note 3
More on this later, but SANEity isn’t about avoiding sweets. It’s about avoiding inSANEity. Therefore, you can absolutely enjoy these SANE natural sweeteners (easy to get in your SANEStore): stevia, luo-han guo, erythritol, and xylitol.
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Quiz
Remember these? Give them one more try now that you’ve spent a few minutes going SANE.
Q1
Going SANE means eating fewer sweets.
True
Try again.
False
Correct! Going SANE means eating different sweets. Treats made with coconut flour, almond flour, cocoa and nuts, and sweetened with natural non-caloric sweetners such as stevia, luo-han guo, erythritol, and xylitol are scrumptious and SANE! More on this later.
Q2
If you have struggled with your weight for a long time, studies show that you are more likely to lower your set-point if you favor whole-food fats over low-fructose fruits.
True
Correct! As a general rule, the heavier you are, the better off you are with whole-food fats instead of low-fructose fruits. If you are extremely clogged, even the small amount of sugar in berries and citrus can slow your set-point-lowering efforts.
False
Try again.
Q3
Low-Fructose Fruits make a great snack.
True
Try again.
False
Correct! Eating either Low-Fructose Fruits or Whole-Food Fats by themselves can cause problems if your metabolism is clogged. Try to make sure you also eat Non-Starchy Vegetables and Nutrient-Dense Protein when you eat Low-Fructose Fruits or Whole-Food Fats.
Step 5 of 6
Support
The number of people keeping you accountable is your #1 predictor of long-term success.
Sharing your SANEity enables you to enjoy instant accountability and support from your social networks. The science is 100% clear: The more you share your SANEity, the more success you will enjoy. To help you live what you learned today, please click on the photo to share it on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest.
Step 6 of 6
Celebrate
Nice job! Here’s some recommended eating and reading to help you celebrate.
Recommended Eating
Cajun Spice Blend
Recommended Reading
Base Metabolic Rate Baloney…Transcript & Show
