064. Listener question: What about monk fruit and stevia?

Apr 3, 2022

Dive into the world of monk fruit and stevia as alternatives to sugar. Explore the reasons behind our cravings for sweetness and reflect on your relationship with sweet tastes. Discover questions that challenge your choices, like what freedom from sugar might feel like. Learn about the origins of these sweeteners and how they might fit into a healthier lifestyle. It’s a journey of self-discovery, taste training, and embracing the freedom to choose—sweetener or not!

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Exploring Sweet Alternatives: Monk Fruit and Stevia

00:00 • 15min

A listener recently asked me to talk about sweeteners, specifically monk fruit and stevia.

Disclaimer: I don't use either of these sweeteners... but this isn't about me! ;-)

In this episode I talk about my take on these two sweeteners. I invite you to ask yourself these questions (with no judgement, just gentle curiosity):

why am I choosing products that are sweeter than sugar?
why am I looking for sweet tastes?
what is my relationship with sweet tastes?
what other tastes can I learn to enjoy?
what is my behaviour like around sweeteners and sweet foods?
can you imagine what freedom from sugar (or sweeteners) could feel like for you?
is there any sweetness that you feel is missing in your life?

There are no wrong answers!

Plus you have my full permission to choose whatever you want to eat, including sweeteners. (P.S. It's not up to me to give you permission for anything!)

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Thank you! - Netta

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