Gut Health Doctor Shares 3 Questions to Curb Sugar Addiction

According to a recent report, a leading gut health expert has shared three straightforward questions that can help people assess whether their sugar intake has become excessive. Dr. Megan Rossi, who boasts over 540,000 followers on Instagram, has emphasized the importance of distinguishing between added sugars and naturally occurring sugars.

Dr. Rossi explains that added sugars are frequently found in ultra-processed foods and can be concealed in a wide range of products, from pasta sauces to supposedly "healthy" snacks containing alternative sweeteners like coconut sugar. While some sugar consumption is acceptable, she notes that "we generally have too much."

In contrast, naturally occurring sugars can be found in whole fruits, vegetables, and even fermented dairy products. The expert cautions that cutting out all sugar from one's diet can actually be detrimental to both gut and overall health, as it would deprive the body of important anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds.

To determine if your sugar intake has become problematic, Dr. Rossi suggests asking yourself three key questions: Are your sugar cravings intense and frequent? Have you noticed your sweet tooth increasing, such as adding more sugar to your tea? Are sugary snacks replacing nutrient-rich meals? If the answer to any of these is yes, the expert recommends switching to natural sugar sources rather than attempting to eliminate sugar entirely.