This is the best kept secret for the gigging musician. In Damon Gameau’s documentary ‘That Sugar Film‘, he suggests that sugar is responsible for most of today’s health issues. Once you remove it from your diet, you will notice a vast improvement in your mood, mental behavior, vitality, skin and much more.
Cutting out sugar completely can be challenging. It’s hidden in almost everything we eat. Damon suggests replacing cereal with bacon, eggs and avocado, snacking on nuts and cheese, and eating fresh meat or fish with green vegetables for dinner. You will quickly come to realize that you don’t need sweetness to make food taste good.
The positive affect is almost overnight and can be a huge asset to the gigging musician, especially if you’re touring. Musicians are prone to becoming sick on the road, and should take the necessary precautions to remain healthy and fit.
If you aren’t willing to completely remove sugar from your diet, you should recognize that (according to the film) the average person consumes 40 teaspoons of sugar per day. At the very least, you should take action to reduce this amount.
