Keto Desserts for weight loss

#1 — I care about my gut health. Sugar feeds pathogenic organisms in the gut, allowing them to multiply. An overgrowth of pathogenic organisms leads to issues like candida, SIBO, H. Pylori, and overall digestive discomfort like bloating, gas, and constipation. If you already have an overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria or yeast in your microbiome, you’re feeding the bad guys every time you consume sugar. Yes, even unrefined, whole sweeteners like raw honey, coconut sugar, or maple syrup. #2 — I care about my blood sugar. Both of my grandmothers were diabetic. It’s no secret that diabetes runs in families. And, I’ve experienced my fair share of hypoglycemia. (Is blood sugar imbalance an issue for you? Find out here!) Hypoglycemia is basically a deficiency of glucose in the blood (low blood sugar). The symptoms are annoying and often scary and include headaches, extreme hunger, dizziness, vision problems, weakness, irritability, nausea, and shaking. #3 — I care about inflammation. Sugar is the #1 inflammatory food. Period. In any healing diet — AIP, GAPS, keto, low-FODMAPs, Whole30 — all forms of sugar, except raw honey, are OUT. Even raw honey is meant to be very restricted or isn’t included at all, like with Whole30. Why? Because sugar contributes to inflammation. molecules called cytokines. The more sugar you eat, the more insulin your pancreas has to crank out to keep your blood sugar stable. Over time, your cells become resistant to all that insulin. And, insulin resistance is the precursor to diabetes. Insulin resistance also causes excess sugar to be stored as visceral fat (ie. belly fat) which is itself cranking out inflammatory molecules (source). #4 — I care about my hormones. As I discussed above, we women need good carbs for the production of our hormones. Our adrenals need carbs. Our ovaries need carbs. And, our brains need carbs. I don’t know why sweet potatoes and refined sugar are both called “carbs”. It seems confusing, doesn’t it? And, it forces us to classify carbs as “good” and “bad”, which is also unfortunate. #5 — I care about making every bite count. Wherever you are with food, BE THERE. Don’t compare it to anyone on social media or to your friends or your favorite food bloggers. Just be where you are. I used to be a big fan of the 80/20 rule: Eat healthy, real food 80% of the time, and go nuts the other 20% of the time. Again, if that’s where you are — be there and be ok with it. This isn’t about being more like me.