{"id":17103,"date":"2025-06-15T23:16:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-15T23:16:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17103"},"modified":"2025-06-15T23:16:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-15T23:16:06","slug":"this-kid-has-eaten-almost-no-refined-sugar-her-whole-life-this-is-what-she-looks-like-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17103","title":{"rendered":"This Kid has Eaten Almost No Refined Sugar Her Whole Life. This is What She Looks Like Today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aspect-[16\/9] w-full h-auto bg-gray-100 dark:bg-gray-700 lg:rounded-2xl wp-post-image\" src=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/08012022_part01_07-1024x536-1.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/08012022_part01_07-1024x536-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/08012022_part01_07-1024x536-1-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/theheartysoul.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/08012022_part01_07-1024x536-1-768x402.jpg 768w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" \/><\/p><div class=\"ouszj69f629428560d\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.ouszj69f629428560d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ouszj69f629428560d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ouszj69f629428560d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ouszj69f629428560d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ouszj69f629428560d {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Shan Cooper went viral for feeding her infant the controversial paleo diet. Grace, now eight years old, grew up eating mainly fresh produce, eggs, meat, and no processed sugar. Her mother is known for her blog \u2018My Food Religion,\u2019 where she shares healthy recipes using ingredients that are as close to their natural state as possible and have been through minimal processing. While many adults opt for healthier lifestyles, Grace has grown up eating healthily from the start.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-baby-who-ate-no-refined-sugar\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Baby Who Ate No Refined Sugar<\/h2>\n<p>At 13 months old, Grace\u2019s diet consisted of breast milk twice a day in addition to meals like eggs fried in coconut oil, broccoli, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, roast chicken, avocado, sauerkraut, and organic beef. Dessert was a rarity, but Shan made her strawberry panna cotta with coconut cream (without refined sugar) for her first birthday.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-theheartysoul_com-medrectangle-3-0\" class=\"ezoic-ad ezads-sticky-intradiv\" data-google-query-id=\"CMKDxMil8I0DFYpE9ggd3tcTLg\"><\/span>According to her mother in 2015, Grace had only fallen ill once at that age, which Shan attributed to her nutrient-dense diet. \u201c<em>She\u2019s around other kids who are often sick but she doesn\u2019t catch anything,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0she said. \u201c<em>It\u2019s certainly not because I\u2019m shielding her from exposure. I absolutely believe her immune strength comes from her nutritious diet.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-theheartysoul_com-medrectangle-4-0\" class=\"ezoic-ad ezads-sticky-intradiv\" data-google-query-id=\"CM2FtMWl8I0DFXNUpAQd6jUuJg\"><\/span>Shan adopted the paleo diet to improve her own health after battling food allergies. She gradually eliminated gluten, dairy, and processed foods. \u201c<em>I was just fed up with feeling unwell and decided that needed to change,<\/em>\u201d she explained.<\/p>\n<p>The paleo diet is inspired by the eating patterns of our Stone Age ancestors, focusing on lean meat, fish, fruits, vegetables, seeds, and nuts. It restricts refined sugar, grains, legumes, dairy, and processed foods. Critics argue that it excludes beneficial grains and legumes, which provide fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients, as well as dairy, a good source of calcium and protein. Additionally, it oversimplifies ancient dietary practices, which varied widely depending on geography and available resources.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-i-am-not-paleo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cI am not Paleo\u2026\u201d<\/h2>\n<p>Shan broadly follows the paleo diet but doesn\u2019t adhere to it strictly. As she explains on her blog,\u00a0<em>\u201cI am not vegan, vegetarian, paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, fat-free, carb-free, or any other strict dietary label. I pick what I like from different approaches and adapt it to suit my well-being.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-theheartysoul_com-box-4-0\" class=\"ezoic-ad ezads-sticky-intradiv\" data-google-query-id=\"CMjIrsWl8I0DFRtD9ggd8XcsdQ\"><\/span>Preparing food from scratch daily requires time and effort, but Shan isn\u2019t overly strict about Grace\u2019s diet. \u201c<em>(What she eats now) is just normal, everyday food. She loves it. I don\u2019t serve her toast or cereal, but I also don\u2019t think it\u2019s harmful if she has some once in a while. If she eats a piece of bread, I\u2019m not going to freak out.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-creating-a-healthy-relationship-with-food\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Creating a Healthy Relationship with Food<\/h2>\n<p><em>\u201cI don\u2019t want her to develop disordered eating,<\/em>\u201d said Shan, noting that many people struggle with this.\u00a0<em>\u201cI want Grace to eat what makes her feel good. That\u2019s how I choose my own diet too. A piece of bread won\u2019t kill me, and I don\u2019t stress about eating out with friends.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-theheartysoul_com-banner-1-0\" class=\"ezoic-ad ezads-sticky-intradiv\" data-google-query-id=\"COr5ucWl8I0DFdxVpAQdHboKcQ\"><\/span>Today, at eight years old, Grace enjoys healthy alternatives to typical childhood junk food. Curious minds often ask if Shan ever lets Grace eat sugar now that she\u2019s older. Approximately four months ago, a follower posed this question on Instagram: \u201c<em>Will Grace tell you if she wants to try something sweet like candy?\u201d<\/em>\u00a0Shan responded, \u201cAbsolutely. She\u2019s had candy at kids\u2019 parties before.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-theheartysoul_com-large-leaderboard-2-0\" class=\"ezoic-ad ezads-sticky-intradiv\" data-google-query-id=\"CPSKwcWl8I0DFdZFHQkdFCk6zA\"><\/span>Ultimately, a healthy relationship with food is crucial, and sometimes indulging in less healthy options plays a part in that. It\u2019s about finding balance, enjoying nutritious food while understanding the effects of less healthy choices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shan Cooper went viral for feeding her infant the controversial paleo diet. Grace, now eight years old, grew up eating mainly fresh produce, eggs, meat, and no processed sugar. 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