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 If you’ve ever felt that midnight urge to polish off a block of chocolate or felt yourself craving a sugary pick-me-up during that dreaded mid-afternoon slump, you’re likely familiar with the pull of that sweet, white stuff. We’ll be unpacking the science behind sugar addiction, including what makes a substance addictive and what sugar actually does to your brain’s reward system.

After the birth of her third child, Tara Whaley was told her child had Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare disease affecting just 350,000 people or 1 in 15, 000 births. The 45-year-old fashion designer shares her story, including how the condition has affected her family’s lives and her fears and hopes for the future.

Weight gain and obesity are closely linked to excess sugar consumption, and the reason is simple – fructose. We’ll be diving into what this stuff is and how it affects your overall health. It’s no secret that sugar has an alarming impact on weight management, but you might be wondering how it all works. We’ll be sharing 3 major ways the sweet stuff can sabotage your health goals.

Learning how to quit sugar doesn’t end once you take the plunge to ditch the stuff – it’s an ongoing process, and that’s why we’re here! One of the big challenges is switching out ultra-processed, quick dinners for wholesome alternatives, without missing out on taste and convenience. That’s why we’re sharing 3 FREE no-sugar dinner recipes

We know sugar can leave us feeling tired, sluggish and moody, but did you know it can cause long-lasting damage to your gut microbiome? Inflammation, poor digestion and constipation are the trifecta of signs something’s amiss – we’ll be unpacking how sugar affects gut health.

Find yourself reaching for the junk food or hitting up your nearest takeaway store come lunch time? We know getting a wholesome meal during the day isn’t always the easiest feat with a hectic schedule, but we’re here to share 3 FREE healthy and quick lunch recipes that prove you can do both.

If reducing your risk for heart disease and obesity weren’t reason enough to reign in your sugar addiction, combatting the impact of sugar on mental health might be your motivation. Here's how sugar is stoking the flames of stress, depression and anxiety.

One of our exciting partners, Grass Roots, are all about wholesome, nutritious food, so it’s no surprise that their recipes are as simple, convenient and tasty as their products. Here are 3 low sugar recipes the whole family will love – but first, let’s dive into a few of the reasons hemp should have a place in your pantry.

Waffles, French toast and chocolate pancakes are all considered brekkie staples – but dessert might be the better word for them! While we’re not against something sweet to start off the day, we also know that brekkie should be nourishing, wholesome and loaded with nutrients, not sugar. That’s why we’re sharing 3 simple no-sugar recipes to get your day off to a good start. 

Find yourself craving chocolate in the middle of the night? Or do you struggle to get through the day without something sweet? Or perhaps your problem is emotional eating – but since you’re here, you already know this. That’s why we'll be unpacking our top tips and tricks to get you off the sweet stuff for good – here’s how to quit sugar in 6 simple steps.

Have you been thinking about quitting sugar and leaving behind all the health issues that come with your addiction, but are not quite sure whether – or how – to take the plunge?  Before you dive into how to quit sugar, let’s unpack a few reasons why you’ll want to in the first place – and trust us, there are enough reasons to outnumber the ingredients list on a chocolate bar!

If your pledge to quit sugar is at war with your sweet tooth, you’ve come to the right place. We’re here to show you that it is possible to enjoy all your favourite desserts, from brownies and fudge to cheesecakes and trifle. That’s why we’ll be sharing 3 delicious no-sugar recipes to satisfy those stubborn cravings for something sweet.