Off the what? An introduction

Ahhh sugar. So sweet, yet wreaking so much havoc in our bodies because of a tiny molecule called fructose. There's no end to the misdeeds of this little bugger when it comes to health and weight. So, I've taken a stand against fructose and all things fructosian (a word I just coined), and after a brief struggle, I don't eat sugar anymore. Well, except in fruit. But that's another story.

This is a blog about sugar (-lessness), but also about the things I am learning about health and nutrition since taking off the blinkers and looking in all seriousness at what I (and my family) eat. Here's a little tour of some posts which might get you started if you're new here. 

I explain the reasons I decided to quit sugar here

For more about sugar and weight gain try this post

How does fructose interfere with appetite? Find out here

Fructose addict? Yes? Here's some information about addiction

For the difference between sugar and alcohol (including science-y pictures!), see this post

Some more general posts on what I'm learning about health and nutrition:

Exercise, or 'do I have to?'

Low fat? No thanks (see also a post on why full fat dairy is good)

Breaking down the contents of foods I used to consider 'healthy'

Some fructose free recipes I have added are:

Chocolate (really easy and absolutely delicious) 

Coconut bread 

          Creamy caramels

          Peanut brittle

          White Christmas slice

So, welcome, and enjoy! And if you like what you read, feel free to a) comment, b) join me by hitting 'Follow' or plugging in your email, or c) both.