QUITTING sugar may seem like a hard task but Trish Robertson believes it can be achievable with the right guidance and direction.

The Bundaberg naturopath has introduced an eight-week Let's Quit Sugar program from her Burnett House Natural Therapies clinic.

"Today we live in a fast-paced world where there is not a lot of time to eat properly or think about right food choices," she said.

"The Let's Quit Sugar program is an eight-week cycle of breaking the sugar habit that we get ourselves into."

"It involves appointments, a quit sugar book and herbal remedies to help along the way."

Ms Robertson said sugar has a huge impact on health and has been indicated as a main contributor to many health conditions.

"There are many health risks including diabetes, under active thyroid, high cholesterol, digestive issues, anxiety, stress and immune problems," she said.

That Sugar Film

•  The Moncrieff Entertainment Centre will show two special screenings of That Sugar Film today at 4pm and 6pm.
•  The film follows Damon Gameau as he embarks on a unique experiment to document the effects of a high sugar diet on a healthy body, consuming only foods that are commonly perceived as 'healthy'.
•  Special guests Trish Robertson from Burnett House Natural Therapies and Judy Plath from Nourish Cafe will be available for Q & A talks after the screenings.
•  Cost is $10 per person.