Sugar is far more than an occasional indulgence—it is a major driver of inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, energy crashes, and long-term chronic disease. In this in-depth class, K.P. Khalsa explores how sugar affects blood sugar regulation, mood, digestion, and organ health, and why some individuals are far more sensitive to its effects than others. Students learn how sugar addiction develops, how to recognize hidden sources of glycemic overload, and how to gently reverse damage using food, herbs, nutrients, and sustainable lifestyle strategies. This class offers clarity, compassion, and practical tools for anyone seeking to stabilize energy, reduce cravings, and restore metabolic balance without extreme restriction.
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Sugar plays a central role in many modern health challenges—from fatigue and mood swings to inflammation, insulin resistance, and long-term metabolic disease. Yet most people are never taught how sugar actually affects the body, why cravings feel uncontrollable, or how to repair the damage without falling into cycles of deprivation and relapse. In this comprehensive class, K.P. Khalsa provides a clear, science-informed, and deeply practical framework for understanding sugar’s impact—and how to work with the body to heal.
Students explore how sugar influences biochemical individuality, blood sugar regulation, neurotransmitters, digestion, and energy production. Khalsa explains why different forms of sugar behave differently in the body, how insulin dynamics shape hunger and fatigue, and why many people are unknowingly worsening their symptoms through well-intentioned but misguided dietary choices. The class demystifies glycemic index, fructose metabolism, hidden sugars, and the overlap between sugar imbalance, mood disorders, and chronic inflammation.
Rather than promoting strict elimination or willpower-based approaches, this class emphasizes repair, stabilization, and long-term resilience. Students learn how to rebuild digestive and metabolic function using fiber, bitters, herbs, legumes, and nutrient-dense foods that restore balance gradually and sustainably. The result is a compassionate, effective roadmap for breaking sugar dependence while supporting energy, clarity, and overall health.
What You’ll Learn
Why sugar cravings develop at both a biological and emotional level
How blood sugar dysregulation affects energy, mood, inflammation, and metabolism
The difference between glucose and fructose and why fructose may be especially damaging
How to interpret and apply the glycemic index without oversimplification
The role of insulin, inflammation, and digestive health in sugar addiction
The “Four R’s” framework for restoring digestive and metabolic balance
Foods, fibers, and herbs that help repair sugar-related damage
How to reduce cravings and stabilize energy without crash dieting or restriction
This Class Is Ideal For
Herbalists, nutritionists, and integrative wellness professionals
Individuals experiencing fatigue, cravings, mood swings, or energy crashes
People navigating prediabetes or metabolic imbalance
Those who have tried to “quit sugar” without lasting success
Anyone seeking a sustainable, non-punitive approach to blood sugar balance
Get access to this class PLUS our entire Foundations Library (200+ classes!) for only $47/month. Members also get access to all new Foundations classes taught live every month!
