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How Giving Up Refined Sugar Changed My Brain | Fast Company | Business + Innovation
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!["Consuming refined sugar can impact mood, decision-making, and memory. Here's how good it can be ...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/15538/064cb744-30c7-07e7-e598-a0f10c0f3822.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
"Consuming refined sugar can impact mood, decision-making, and memory. Here's how good it can be to give it up."
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DietID_TeamDietitians @akhilg2002 to share with your patients
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garv Super article. I've been bouncing ideas off my peers to strike a balance between desserts & nutrition . Strangely, they all felt that it's counterproductive!
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Gwendolyn What did they find counterproductive @garv ?
3rd meal without sugar or dessert! Vegan schnitzel, tomatoes and Brown rice
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Day 2/3: Avoid Added Sugar Level II
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garv Good going! This is a tough challenge
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DietID_TeamDietitians Fab! I've found brown rice is great at cutting my sugar cravings.
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annefood Nice job!
Paella is a perfect dish for group dinners
![I was fortunate enough to taste this delicious treat prepped by someone who grew up in Valencia, ...](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/15537/50cd7652-a07b-2135-0791-7379a56ab16e.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
I was fortunate enough to taste this delicious treat prepped by someone who grew up in Valencia, but it's easy enough for anyone. And it's a perfect one pot meal.
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lauren Gorgeous!
Lebanese spiced Scotch lamb with runner beans in tomato sauce and couscous
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Day 1/1: Cook Dinner More Often Level I
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garv Looks yum!What spices did you use?
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LesleyRozycki @garv thanks! I used a Lebanese spice mix that had black pepper, cumin, paprika, coriander, clove, nutmeg, cinnamon, and cardamom
Tempeh Stir Fry
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![The unique twist of basil and chili pepper make this one of my all time favorites!](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/15563/c7db78da-4471-3a12-f11a-062b15a89c00.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
The unique twist of basil and chili pepper make this one of my all time favorites!
Sugar detox day 4! Morning oats w/ banana, blueberries, seeds, nuts, almond milk and chia seeds... Huge sugar cravings 😿
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Day 2/7: Avoid Added Sugar Level III
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annefood You're in the thick of it but I promise it WILL get better if you stick to it. You're doing awesome!
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DiotimeBoudoussier Thanks @annefood ! This challenge is sooooo hard
Homemade raw almond butter -- significantly less expensive than store-bought and *no added sugar!* to help me through this week's challenge
![Emma's post](https://foodstand.imgix.net/uploads/post/photo/15578/21ad7d2b-57f3-ea29-35c6-7803742be2b1.jpg?bri=-20&con=-20&fit=crop&h=640&w=640)
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DietID_TeamDietitians So amazing!! I hate how much I have to spend on almond butter, so will try it!
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emeyerl What recipe did you use?
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SallyRogers What magical blending device did you use? 😕
Had a pretty incredible Shabbat on Friday.
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Day 7/7: Cook Dinner More Often Level III