In this episode I'm joined by Melissa Dowbiggin, the Sugar-Free Coach and founder of Be Free and Eat. I learned so much from this conversation! Listen in to learn how to tell if you are dealing with a sugar addiction (it's more prevalent than you think!), the surprising reasons our body's crave sugar, how to overcome the cravings, which natural sweeteners are best, and lots more!Podcast Episode HighlightsThe effects of sugar on our bodiesGenetics and addiction connectionHistory of processed sugarHow to learn if you have a sugar addictionHow the things you eat and drink affect your cravings for sugarPolitics and big companies and sugarHow to break a sugar addictionHow sugar is depleting caloriesTips for doing a sugar detoxThoughts on the different types of sugarNatural remedies and supplements to support a sugar detoxSymptoms of insulin resistanceStrategies for dealing with sugar in social gatheringsResources from MelissaResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:Learn more about Melissa Dowbiggin here: www.befreeandeat.comLearn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.comUse the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your orderOTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!