There’s no denying health writer and author Sarah Wilson divides opinion.
Some of her views on food have been labelled “extreme”. Others praise her mission to cut sugar out of her life and credit her popular I Quit Sugar (IQS) series for turning their health around.
In fact, last year the Sydney Morning Herald reported that the IQS franchise was set to clock in $4 million at the end of the last financial year. If you think that’s substantial, just think of the trillions of gummy bears that would’ve been left stranded on shop shelves.
In a recent post on her website, Wilson shared the health perspectives she once “copped flack” for but believes she “got right”. And yes, she’s talking a lot of sense. In fact, it’s plain, simple, sensible health advice.
“The best way to have true influence is to quietly just get on with things and not ram an idea down anyone’s throat… I have never told a soul to quit sugar. My book is called I Quit Sugar, not You Must Quit Sugar,” she says.
Watch: How much sugar is in your favourite drinks? (Post continues after video.)
If traditionally you’re someone who felt your throat was getting rammed, this might change things.
Top Comments
Don't agree with her. Eating a mostly plant-based diet is common sense, not eating foods with chemicals like gluten in them is common sense.
She also doesn't take into account the addictive nature of sugar. Cutting sugar down is like saying to an alcoholic just have two drinks a day. Sugar by its nature is addictive, it makes us want more. People don't need to eat refined sugars.
When are humans going to grow up and realise that what we want and what we can have might be different things? Meat-eating is barbaric and bad for our planet and sugar is making us sick. Suck it up!
For me the trick has been portion sizes. I measure pretty much everything. An ice cream scoop is great for dishing up pasta and rice. Also measuring cups for cereal. Use smaller plates too. These changes have really helped me lose,and keep weight off.