The 21-Day Sugar Detox | Three Weeks with No Sugar? Yes. You. Can. 10 tips for ultimate 21DSD success

Three Weeks with No Sugar? Yes. You. Can. | 10 tips for ultimate 21DSD success

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Kathy Kiger. Kathy’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team You’re thinking about doing the 21-Day Sugar Detox.  The potential benefits sound great. More energy Better sleep Clearer skin Banish the hangry monster once and for all But three weeks with …

Yes! You can eat at a buffet on the 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Kristi Goode. Kristi’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team It is possible that you may be faced with a buffet style lunch or dinner while on the 21DSD. Be it a work meeting or work travel, it is a highly …

What Can I Put In My Coffee on The 21-Day Sugar Detox?

“What Can I Put In My Coffee on The 21-Day Sugar Detox (21DSD)?” is one of the top 10 questions we get from our readers who are participating in the 21DSD. For many folks, adding sweeteners and sugary, flavored creamers in their coffee has become as much of a morning ritual as the enjoyment of their coffee! Don’t be discouraged …

Step Away from the Scale: why the 21DSD is about so much more than weight loss

The 21-Day Sugar Detox (21DSD) is not a diet! It’s a real food reset that empowers you to move away from your reliance on refined sugar and highly processed carbohydrates by building new, healthful habits, and nourishing your body with real, nutritious foods. While a large portion of participants do report weight loss on the 21DSD, it isn’t the main …

Goal Setting & Resolutions for 2020 | 21DSD Edition

Our first official 21-Day Sugar Detox (21DSD) of 2020 kicks off on January 6th, and that makes today Day 1 of the all-important Prep Week! The 21DSD Prep Week gives you an entire week to prepare in advance of the actual start date, so you’re ready to go and set up for success. Part of preparing for any new challenge …

Navigating the 21DSD for Teachers

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Kathy Kiger. Kathy’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Hooray for teachers!  I’m not sure I could find a more dedicated, hard-working group of people anywhere.  Most teachers get to work in the seven-o’clock hour, teach a full day, and …

The 21-Day Sugar Detox for Kids & Families: FAQ

Lots of parents are concerned about their children’s dependence on grain -based and sugar- laden foods. But what can parents do to help their children eat a more nutrient-dense, quality diet? Look no further! And if you have already decided that the 21-Day Sugar Detox is a good fit for your family, here are some questions that other Sugar Slayers …

The 21-Day Sugar Detox for Kids & Families: Age-Specific Recommendations

This is Part 2 of a 3-part series. You can read Part 1 here. If you’ve decided that the 21-Day Sugar Detox is right for your family, you may be wondering how to tailor it to your children’s specific needs. A small child eats much differently and has different nutritional and developmental requirements from a teenager, and adjusting their 21DSD …

The 21-Day Sugar Detox for Kids & Families: Overview

Those of us with kids at home may wonder whether it is possible, or even beneficial, to have our kids complete the detox with us. For most families and most kids, the answer is definitely yes, but with modifications. Kids are growing, active beings, and their nutritional requirements (and let’s face it, their tastes) are much different from adults’. And …

5 Ways To Navigate your Food Choices Post-Baby

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Anisa Woodall. Anisa’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Six months ago, I gave birth to the love of my life. Because I’ve supported other women in the pregnancy/breastfeeding journey in my clinical practice, I knew that the Fourth Trimester is a …

The 21DSD and Breastfeeding: Fast Five for New Moms

Congratulations! You now have a wonderful little baby who will grow and change before you can blink! If you are breastfeeding, you will want to continue the good eating habits you developed during pregnancy, and you may be ready to cut out the sweets and really focus on getting the best nutrition for your recovering body and for your growing …

The 21DSD and Pregnancy: Fast Five for New Moms

Pregnancy is filled with many changes to a woman’s body. This peripartum period is often a time when women begin to reevaluate their diet and lifestyle to provide the best nutrition for their own bodies and those of their growing babies. Issues such as moderate to extreme hormonal changes, sleep deprivation, weight gain, and aches and pains add to women’s …

The 21DSD for Athletes: Fast Five for Athletes

Are you new to the 21-Day Sugar Detox and unsure how it will fit into your current fitness routine? Are you an athlete looking to fuel your workouts in the best way possible – all while kicking your sugar cravings to the curb? Our #21DSDFastFiveforAthletes have got you covered! Here are the top five things we want you to know …

21-Day Sugar Detox | Morning Coffee Recipe

21DSD Morning Coffee

Hey guys, April here! You might know me from the 21DSD Instagram account. And if not, you’re missing out! Follow @21daysugardetox for great tips, tricks, recipes and motivation. Ever wondered how I mix up the foamy, spice-topped coffee you see in the 21DSD Instagram Stories? Read on! I was not a coffee drinker for most of my adult life.  There, …

21DSD Office Edition

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Natalie Washabaugh. Natalie’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team For many people, starting a 21DSD is a time of conflicting emotions fueled by a desire for change. After reading through the program guidebook there is a level of excitement and anticipation for …

Navigating Social Situations During Your 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Michal Ofer. Michal’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team When you embark on a new way of eating, such as on your 21-Day Sugar Detox, you might feel overwhelmed with regards to your ability to live fully in your world and participate …

Avoid Emotional Eating During the 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Michal Ofer. Michal’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Emotionally driven eating is something most of us do, given the right circumstances. The (sometimes really huge) changes you are making to your nutrition and eating schedule when embarking on a 21DSD can …

21DSD on a Budget – Part 2

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Beth Romanski. Beth’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team You may think that eating healthy always has to be expensive, but don’t let this notion keep you from your 21DSD goals. In my previous blog post, 21DSD on a Budget Part 1, I …

21DSD on a Budget – Part 1

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Beth Romanski. Beth’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team You’re ready to start your 21DSD on the right foot and you’re following the Pre-Detox Checklists to the letter: cleaning out your pantry and getting ready to stock it with all new 21DSD-approved …

Meal Planning: Your Tool for Success

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Michal Ofer. Michal’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team When commiting to follow the 21DSD, a sure fire way to set the stage for self-sabotage is not knowing what you are going to have for dinner. This is especially true when late …

Nine Hacks for a Successful 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Katie Leadbetter. Katie’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team A nutrition client of mine mentioned that she really wanted to do The 21-Day Sugar Detox, but she doesn’t really cook and she thought it would be way too much work for her. That’s “the thing” …

The 21DSD Can Reprogram Your Tastebuds!

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Michal Ofer. Michal’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Food should not just taste good, it should also make you feel good, not just the moment during or right after eating it, but for the days, weeks and months that follow. The …

A GMO-free 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Michal Ofer. Michal’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Following the 21DSD guidelines for the program and beyond is a healthy, sustainable way to nourish your body. There is much talk in the food world about genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and the …

Be kind, please unwind! Managing stress during and after the 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Rebekah Reddy. Rebekah’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team I know I don’t have to tell you this, but life is stressful! As Americans in a modern world, we experience many types of stress: the societal stress of a fast-paced life, the …

Too Much of a Good Thing: Banish the Food Prep Overwhelm

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Angelique Trigueros. Angelique’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team It was not that long ago that I did my first 21DSD and I was so jazzed about doing it that I may or may not have bought just about every product …

Supporting Your Immune System While on the 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Cadie Jardin. Cadie’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team As a dietitian working in functional medicine, I’m constantly being approached when winter hits. Everyone is panicked about catching a cold and wants a quick fix. What can I do to build up …

Craving Crushers

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Michal Ofer. Michal’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team Cravings: a cringe worthy word! Cravings are by far the number one saboteur of any eating plan, diet, challenge or nutritional program. They are insidious, nasty little critters that seem to appear out of …

No time to cook? Roast your veggies!

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome back Certified 21DSD Coach Rebekah Reddy. Rebekah’s article is part of a series contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team If you’re new to the 21DSD or any real-food way of eating, you have probably noticed how much time is required to prepare nutritious food, from scratch, for every meal. Even for those …

Beyond Rice and Roti: Adapting International Cuisines for the 21DSD

Hey Folks! We’re excited to introduce Certified 21DSD Coach Rebekah Reddy. Rebekah’s article is part of a series of articles contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team I’m a white American-born woman raised in small-town California, but I’ve had many experiences over the decades that have broadened my exposure to different cultures and their regional cuisines. As …

21DSD Travel Tips

Hey Folks! We’re excited to welcome Certified 21DSD Coach Donna Zurick. Donna’s article is part of a series of articles contributed by our Certified 21DSD Coaches. Enjoy! – Diane and Team I travel almost weekly for work, so when I embarked on the 21-Day Sugar Detox for the first time, I knew I’d likely be on the road while doing the program. …