Welcome to the Eat This Not That podcast. This episode is all about kicking your sugar addiction.

Really? It's true. You can do it. We're going to help. This episode is also brought to you by Bob's

Redmill. And coming up later on, I'm going to tell you about an Eat This Not That favorite from Bob's

Redmill that fits in nicely with today's

discussion.

Now, sugar.

It has quickly taken on the role of food villain for many of us, and it's been tied to a host

of nasty health issues and credited with helping the fuel the obesity epidemic that is

not just happening here, but in other countries as well, actually.

I see over in London, they're talking about actually lobbying a sugar taxes. Some US cities here have talked about. One of the reasons I'm really excited about this show and this topic is because sugar is such a daunting thing to think about, me included, and Megan, I think for you too. That it's hard to think about getting control of it.

And I'll be honest with you, you know, I have a sweet tooth.

It continues to be a challenge for me.

I've been trying to cut back on added sugars for years.

And I have spells where I go a good amount of time, but then I backslide something fierce.

But today, today we are joined by Jeff Satari.

He is the executive editor of Eat This, Not That Magazine, and author of our newest book,

The 14 Day No Sugar Diet, Lose Up to a Pound a Day, and Find Your Path to Better Health.

Jeff, thanks for joining us.

Hey, thanks for having me, John, and Megan.

Welcome.

It's great to be here.

Now, before we dive into it, I mentioned at the top that I'd share how one of our favorite companies and the presenting sponsor of this podcast can help you cut added sugars from your diet. First, you really want to add some more fiber to your diet, and that's a great way. And one of the ways that's helped me kind of cut back on sugars. And a good way to do that is with whole grains like the kind that come from Bob's redmills,

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