J J Virgin: The Sugar Impact Diet
J J Virgin: Well, it can be. Balsamic vinegar comes in two varieties: the real deal and the get-it-on-the-shelf-fast kind. Authentic, traditional balsamic vinegar has been made in Italy for hundreds of years. It takes years to come to market and undergoes rigorous testing before it does. Big food companies aren’t going to endure a 12-year production process to get a product in stores. So they accelerate its journey to the shelf with highly processed manufacturing, supplying you with something called “condiment balsamic vinegar,” modeled after the good stuff. This vinegar we know as balsamic is usually made from white wine vinegar and has caramel coloring (for color and added sweetness) and thickeners like cornstarch and gum, all of which add sugar and calories. The condiment balsamic vinegar is the stuff we get in salad dressings, sauces, dips, and marinades. It can have as many as four times the number of calories in a cup as regular cider vinegar!
OMTIMES: Is The Sugar Impact Diet vegetarian or vegan friendly?
J J Virgin: Totally. The Sugar Impact Diet is agnostic, meaning it works whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, Paleo, or anything in-between. For vegans and vegetarian, the challenge becomes getting enough protein without overdosing on carbs or fat. Ideally you’ll get the protein you need by combining nuts and seeds with gluten-free grains and legumes.
I’ve developed an easy-to-follow Sugar Impact Plate for vegans and vegetarians that provides 20 – 30 grams of protein at every meal. Vegan protein powder is also an easy way to get optimal protein at one of your meals.
OMTIMES: What’s your ultimate goal with The Sugar Impact Diet?
J J Virgin:To start a sugar revolution and really wake people up about sneaky sugars! I want to provide the tools to drop seven high Sugar Impact foods to help people break free of sugar addiction. I’ve had people follow this program and lost 10 pounds in just two weeks. They reversed inflammation and bloating, eliminated symptoms we’re all told to believe are the normal signs of aging, and felt better than they have in years.
