Sugar is the Devil.  In the 80's and 90's we were told it was dietary fat, but now we know differently. Sugar is one of the most addictive substances on earth.  So how do you break up with it? Go on, admit it, you need to break up with sugar. Cam and Amelia have had love affairs with sugar, so you aren't alone. In this episode, we talk about all kinds of sugar and how to recognize them. I know breaking up with sugar feels like losing your best friend, but you can do it! 02:23 Spouse, gummy worms, sugar addiction, bad. 05:09 No longer need you. Forget you. 08:12 Past life teaching 1st grade, moon+sugar=amped kids, stress control. 11:45 Make your own granola with healthy ingredients. 12:35 Stomachache from sugary organic Clif builder bar. 17:00 "Journey similar to yours, learning about healthy food." 19:24 Sugar leads to aging and disease. 23:34 Starting CrossFit, earned ice cream. Changed habits during chaotic life. 26:02 Approach same, evaluate, possibly discard, occasionally indulge. 29:06 Love it. Right, sweetness from friends. Good convo. Enjoy holidays on/off plate. Other Names for Sugar: Sucrose: Common table sugar derived from sugar cane or sugar beets.Fructose: Naturally occurring sugar found in fruits and honey.Glucose: Simple sugar that serves as a primary source of energy for the body.Lactose: Sugar present in milk and dairy products.Maltose: Sugar produced during the digestion of starch, found in malted foods.Dextrose: Another name for glucose, often used in food and medical applications.High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS): Sweetener made from corn starch, commonly used in processed foods and beverages.Agave Nectar/Syrup: Sweetener derived from the agave plant, often used as a natural alternative to sugar.Honey: Natural sweet substance produced by bees.Maple Syrup: Sweet syrup made from the sap of sugar maple trees.Brown Sugar: White sugar mixed with molasses, giving it a brown color and distinct flavor.Powdered/Confectioner's Sugar: Finely ground sugar mixed with cornstarch, used in baking and confectionery.Turbinado Sugar: Raw sugar with a larger grain size and a molasses flavor.Coconut Sugar: Sugar derived from the sap of the coconut palm tree.Date Sugar: Sweetener made from dried, ground dates.Barley Malt Syrup: Sweetener made from malted barley, often used in brewing and baking.Rice Syrup: Sweetener derived from brown rice.Blackstrap Molasses: Dark, viscous byproduct of sugar refining, rich in minerals.Cane Juice: Juice extracted from sugar cane before refining.Invert Sugar: Mixture of glucose and fructose formed by breaking down sucrose.Stay Connected! Amelia Website: https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/ Cam Website: https://www.camoyler.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_cam Midlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/ Please share, rate, and review the podcast. We appreciate you! ❤️