Today we speak with Blood Sugar and Diabetes food coach, Janet Sanders. Janet received her certification as a Health Counsellor, at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition from Columbia University. She is a designated Holistic Heath Practitioner with a certification from the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Janet is the founder of Great Life, a national health coaching practice with a focus on chronic health CONCERNS such as diabetes, and blood sugar health issues. She also founded the Blood Sugar Central Coaching Club. Currently, she runs three programs all with the aim to help people LIVE A SUGAR FREE LIFESTYLE, stop yo-yo weight gain and to keep blood sugars under control.    Janet was a regular contributor to Janet Zappala’s Ask the Diabete's Coach column.  She is author of two books:  The Diabetes Coach Approach, and most recently her upcoming book Break Free from the Blood Sugar Blues: How to Cut Sugar. End Yo-Yo Weight Gain, Conquer Diabetes and Get your Life Back for Good. She is also a mediation teacher, a trained cook from the Kushi Institute and a Pop Fitness Dance Instructor. On Todays Episode: She shares her personal journey from attorney to heath coach  How she discovered the importance of the sugar free approach  How sugar contributes to diabetes Why refined carbs are particularly problematic She shares her dietary approach Her take on Food Addiction How she deals with client resistance How she works with vegetarian & vegans to meet their protein needs  The three programs she offers and her books The initial advice she would you give to someone newly diagnosed with diabetes or pre diabetes Podcast listeners can learn more about her programs at www.bloodsugarcentral.com, where they can also get a FREE Recipe Book and her Free Ebook “The Ultimate Roadmap to Sugar Free Vibrant Health”.   The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.