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Here are a few nuggets that inspired and motivated us this week. We hope they inspire you too …

“Gluten free junk food is still junk.” – Dr. Jill Tieman

“Sugar was always meant to be a treat, a reward. ‘The last time I checked, birthday cake was for birthdays, and birthdays come once a year.’” – Leah Zerbe quoting Robert Lustig, MD

“It is my experience that the best way to ward off bad dietary habits that are linked to obesity is to be aware of your own daily blood sugar levels. Few doctors will say anything unless your fasting blood sugar levels exceed 100mg/dl, all the while serious blood sugar damage begins when levels exceed just 85mg/dL.” – Dr. John Douillard

“It turns out that our medical system is really good at treating acute problems like infections, heart attacks, and injuries. But when it comes to complex chronic disease? Not so good.” – Dr. Susan Blum

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