The Sugar Shift: Why Feeling Good Goes Beyond Pretty Clothes
We all know it: that feeling when you wear a perfectly fitting outfit. The compliments you receive. The looks of admiration. The confidence that courses through your veins. At VillanoMode, we firmly believe in the power of clothes that make you shine.
But what if I told you that feeling good goes beyond what you wear?
You can wear the most beautiful clothes in the world, but if you're constantly tired, irritated, or if your skin looks dull inside, then that outfit suddenly doesn't feel quite right anymore. True radiance comes from within. And nutrition plays a crucial role in that.
This is exactly why I wrote The Sugar Shift .
The Sweet Deception That No One Talks About
Let me be honest: for years, I had perfect wardrobe discipline. I knew exactly what flattered me, which colors suited me, and how to present myself. But my energy? It was a rollercoaster.
Starting the morning full of energy, feeling tired by 11 a.m., reaching for something sweet at every coffee break, that annoying afternoon slump at 3 p.m., and then sinking into the couch with a bag of chips in the evening. Sound familiar?
The problem wasn't my willpower. The problem was that no one had ever explained to me what sugar actually does to your body. And more importantly, how to manage sugar wisely without throwing your life into disarray.
Why This Isn't Just Another Diet Book
The Sugar Shift isn't a strict diet. It's not a set of impossible rules. It's not a "starting tomorrow, I'll never eat sugar again" plan that ends in a chocolate binge after three days.
It's something much more powerful: understanding how your body works.
Because did you know that:
- The average Dutch person eats 34 kilos of sugar per year ? That's almost four times the healthy amount.
- Sugar activates the same reward centers in your brain as drugs ?
- That “healthy” smoothie often contains more sugar than a can of coke ?
- Your fruit yoghurt for breakfast contains 5-6 cubes of sugar?
The food industry has made us clever. Sugar hides behind more than 60 different names on ingredient lists. And we have no idea that we're on a glucose roller coaster all day long.
The Glucose Roller Coaster That Steals Your Energy
Imagine this: you're eating a croissant on your way to work. Within 30 minutes, your blood sugar spikes. You feel energetic and alert. But then, around 10 a.m.... the crash hits. You're tired, irritated, and can't concentrate.
And guess what your body craves? More sugar.
Peak, crash, longing, peak, crash, longing. All day long. Every single day.
This doesn't just affect your energy levels. It also affects:
- Your skin – premature wrinkles due to glycation
- Your mood – irritation and brain fog due to blood sugar fluctuations
- Your sleep – crashes in the middle of the night
- Your immune system – sugar paralyses your defenses for up to 5 hours
Which Sugar Eater Are You?
In The Sugar Shift, I describe 7 different sugar archetypes. Do you recognize yourself?
The Stress Eater – deadline looming, inbox exploding, hand in the cookie jar
The Energy Hunter – constantly looking for the next boost
The Social Snacker – it works at home, but at birthdays...
The Habit Eater – Evening means TV with chips, automatically
The Perfectionist – 100% clean or anything goes, no middle ground
The Rewarder – "I earned it after that gym session"
Each type has different triggers and requires different solutions. And most people are a combination of several types.
The Game-Changers: Glucose Hacks That Actually Work
The good news? You don't have to give up everything. You don't have to become a perfectionist. You just have to eat smarter.
In this ebook, I share six scientifically proven "glucose hacks" that will stabilize your blood sugar levels without disrupting your life. No bans. Just smart choices.
A few examples I can share:
The Right Order – The order in which you eat your food can lower your blood glucose spike by 73% . Same food, same amount, completely different reaction.
The 10-Minute Rule – A short walk after eating can lower your blood sugar spike by 30%. No sweating, no gym, just moving.
And there are four other hacks that are just as powerful. These techniques aren't theoretical—they're practical, applicable, and will literally change how you feel within days.
Radiating from the Inside Out
At VillanoMode, it's all about feeling good. And yes, that starts with clothes that give you confidence. But true radiance? It comes from within.
Stable energy throughout the day. Clear skin. A calm mood. Better sleep. Fewer cravings for sweets. That's what truly feels good.
The Sugar Shift is the first part of a series. In this installment, I'll lay the foundations: why sugar is so addictive, what it does to your body, and the most important hacks you can implement right away.
Without drastically changing your life.
Download The Sugar Shift
Ready to take back control of your energy and well-being?
The Sugar Shift – Part 1: The Basics is now available. A practical guide for modern people who want to reclaim their energy without disrupting their lives.
For English-speaking readers: If you would like to receive a translated version of this ebook, please send an email to info@villanomode.com
Welcome to The Sugar Shift. This is the beginning of something bigger.
– Joost van Gelder
VillanoMode