Food Theory: I Quit Sugar for 30 Days!

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What happens if you quit sugar for one day? That would be pretty difficult, right? No M&Ms, no Diet Coke, no Feastables. How about a week? Even tough. Well, how about a full month? That's right, 30 FULL DAYS without sugar. Beatrice Caruso did it. Matt D'Avella did it. So can we? Our bodies are in for a rude awakening...
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[templetonf]

23:36 Wait, WAIT... Matthew Patrick, who PROVED sugar rushes don't exist, experienced a sugar rush? Sounds to me like a follow-up theory is needed!

[Kydrogen]

I think it's interesting how many people don't even think about the social aspects of a restricted diet. As someone who is on a basically permanently restricted diet due to medical reasons, it really is a challenge trying to not be judged about eating habits and dietary needs. Props to you guys for being able to put up with that and also give up sugars for so long!

[zfqhbtp]

Glad you included the stomach ache at the end. As a nutritionist who’s worked with a lot of clients throughout the years, it always amazes them how awful they feel eating junk food after a period of healthy eating.

[Wunba]

I'm actually doing this for all of 2024 and there have been some really hard times like when at parties and there are just a ton of sugary foods sitting there. Seeing the end of the video gives hope that it's probably going to be less satisfying than I am expecting it to be so thank you I was genuinely thinking about quitting soon!

[madison.edits.]

“Do you have a sweet tooth?”

“Haûehæhœhaæü”

[chicken]

23:00 the same happens to salt. If you get accustomed to no added salt, any tiny bit of salt will be immediately noticeable and even off-putting.

[soapm]

Something I did without thinking about it as a teenager was give up soda to make marching band easier. The sugar and the carbonation didn't mix well with the 6 hour long practices in August in Texas. Now, almost a decade later, I still haven't had a dark soda, and my clear/fruit soda intake is maybe once or twice a month. The one time i tried having a dark soda (a Pepsi from my dad's fridge) was about a year after i gave it up the first time, and it almost made me puke. Cutting out such a large source of extra sugar is probably the reason I was able to move away from so many sugary snacks I used to go crazy over. I'll still mess up a Zebra Cake, but I have to split the twin packs with someone, or save the other half for later.


You can pry my rice and pasta out of my cold, dead hands though. Those ain't going nowhere.

[n.a.m.]

"It really seemed like 90% of our days were dedicated to planning out what we could make for our next meal" and "I went from never really thinking about the food that I was gonna have for the next meal to constantly thinking about it" really reminded me of when my eating disorder started so hearing that felt a bit strange on here. I do have to say though, thanks for caution you took when making this video and the things you said. I know that it isn't your responsibility but it really does help me in my recovery.
"Most pasta sauces, lots of canned vegetables that have sugar added for apparently no reason, " the reason they do that is because of "flavor." Due to the time and conditions the cans have to go through, sugar is added to make up for that time that the natural flavor would've slightly faded.

[jare]

I saw a nutritionist while on the waiting list for an Eating Disorder specialist, and she taught me that satisfaction is a huge part of feeling sated. That restricting foods you enjoy that are "bad for you" can actually cause people to binge a lot more.

[cesarand]

I know the video is two weeks old, but MatPat should’ve brought up that low income families have a very difficult time NOT eating sugar. With how expressive groceries are, high sugar foods tend to be cheaper than buying vegetables by the bulk.

Regardless, very informative and entertaining video!

[kylebanks]

Would love to see a 6-month update to see if any of you actually kept any of the healthy habits lol

[Nilotpala]

"Ice Cream, Yum Yum, So good!" Matpat is going really going to become an AI TikToker.

[auderrynewton]

I work with prosthetic patients and a LARGE majority of the patients lose their limbs because of type 2 diabetes. Overconsumption of sugar can lead to nerve damage, poorer immune response and so much more. Diet is such an important part of taking care of our bodies, and I’m glad this channel talks about it.

[missypanacea]

That disclosure about the moral value of foods was very needed and well executed. Thank you for taking the time to say it, it means so much.

[uncleardusty]

Hey, just wanted to say, this video individually inspired more than one person in my friend group to watch our health. Currently I’m trying a no sugar diet. I met with my doctor about it and everything. Life changing stuff indeed. Thanks Matpat. I wonder just how many people changed their lives since seeing this video. Internet users need more of this stuff for sure

[gorbashin]

Before quitting sugar, there needs to be a few weeks of mental reconditioning, where you stop thinking of food as a 'treat', and start thinking of it as being fuel. Ease back on sugary snacks and drinks before pulling the plug completely.

[sleepydudespillow]

Mat quit 2 things recently, YouTube and sugar, sadly only 1 temporarily :(

[lildepressedcoffee]

MatPat in 2014 to kids: did you know links graple hook would tear his arm apart?

MatPat in 2024 to adults: eat your vegies guys!

I love this man xD

[ilveyouful]

Interesting video! Steph talking about the social aspects of having a specialized diet made me feel seen- I have Celiacs, and it dictates where I and where me and the friendos go because if there aren't any options that are gluten free, I can't risk it. Heck, going out in general to restaurants puts you at risk for cross contamination. I've had to learn to cook from home and meticulously read labels. I've gotten used to it, but I don't find it fun.

[austinluther]

I'm so glad you talked about the social component of dietary restrictions. Eating out with friends and just having water and a salad, not being able to eat your partner's cookies, stuff like that. Not only is it disappointing for the person with the dietary restrictions, but the people around can feel awkward. Food is highly tied to socialization.