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I quit sugar : Simplicious by Sarah Wilson – Book review

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Recently I have been thinking about about cutting down on sugar but it just seems almost impossible for me, I admit I am addicted to sugary treats and just cant see life without them. the amount of sugar in the drinks and treats I eat are not good for my body I know this, sugar is addictive… so I guess I have a sugar addiction. I get cravings If I don’t get my sugar filled foods and until recently i had to no idea how bad this was for my health. Like anyone I have been reading articles online and learning about how to reduce my sugar intake, it hasn’t helped though as right now as I type I’m drinking coca cola!

Wow this is a big book 😅

This book will give you 306 sugar free recipes to play around with from mug cakes to sustainable sweet fish curry! I couldn’t believe the amount of fantastic treats I can make without adding sugar, I feel like I am ready to really change my diet. The book is very large with large pictures and nicely written recipes with descriptions I would say the recipes and ideas are pretty easy to follow and I love how fantastic the design and layout of the book is.

Sarah Wilson stresses the importance of using leftovers and scraps and storing away food properly for further waste, this will reduce food waste and save you money. Sarah explains that by doing this you will save more time not going to the supermarket and being tempted by easy and fast processed foods, she goes into detail on storing the foods which I learned a thing or two by reading the sort and store content of this book. I definitely feel inspired to step up my food storing game and update my cupboards and fridges. Sarah talks about reducing cleaning up time as well like not using as many pots and pans etc. She also talks about food creativity and not being afraid to play around with leftovers to create fantastic healthy meals.

There is a quote in this book that I absolutely love : JUST EAT REAL FOOD PEOPLE !

Delving deeper into my quitting sugar journey and being inspired by the recipes in Sarah’s book i had a watch at a few videos on youtube about giving up sugar and sugars effects on the body, here are the videos I watched :

Nearly 20 mins long, you will need a bit of concentration for this video but its very informative and detailed.
A quick explanation of sugars affect on the brain, your dopamine receptors are your reward centre of the brain and sugar can activate your receptors! Sugar can be addictive and kicks off reward inside your brain.
Brilliant video to motivate you to give up sugar, many people have successfully gave up sugar and have have healthier brains and bodies. I am so motivated after seeing this!

Facts about sugar that I didn’t know before

Consuming high amounts of sugar has been shown to accelerate telomere shortening, which increases cellular aging, as you grow older your telomere does shorten naturally but sugar can accelerate this process which means more wrinkles and ageing faster… ugh no thank you. this is probably the biggest motivator for me to put down the treats!

Linked to cognitive decline, studies suggest high sugar intake over years can result in memory loss and lower IQ …. No thank you!

There are many hidden added sugars in foods that you wouldn’t notice, such as sauces. I feel motivated to make my own sauces at home now more than ever.

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Marie Kondo, the life changing magic of tidying | Book review

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Marie Kondo also known as ” Konmarie” is a popular japanese organizing consultant, author and Tv presenter. A friend gave me this book a few weeks ago although I have already saw the konmarie folding method all over tik tok and youtube. It was a really interesting read, Marie kondo has such a complex personality and I like the way she describes her childhood in the book and lets you know her inner thoughts as she learned and grew into the sensation she is today.

Thank you Marie kondo for the lessons and wisdom 🙏 🙌

The book is written so well and you will have a few ” aha ” moments while reading through the chapters, its so eye opening and makes you double think which items are stored at home. It also makes you see the appreciation in the items you use, love and adore.

What I thought I would learn VS What I actually learned

My expectation of what I would learn from this book was basically I thought I would learn to tidy up after myself, stop being lazy with washings and items scattered out of place. I thought it was just going to give me into trouble for not having things in order. What I actually learned was something so much deeper, marie kondo helped me realise that the items I keep are a reflection of my inner self, mental and spiritual. My space and items that I live with on a daily basis can hinder me or enlighten me. After getting half way through the book I knew marie kondo was on to something, she was right. Inspired more than ever to keep things that bring me joy, make life easier and things I simply love.