HI lady from Australia I’m 56 and I live in Queensland. Your on the right track. My doctor never told me about sugar or Antioxidants that why befor my cancer was geting worst each month Now I know I found out from other cancer patents Right now, I’m doing nearly the same thing as you like avoiding simple sugars. I take Bi-cab soda three times a day and I also take a load of Antioxidants like 5000mg of Vitamin Bio C a day I was also advise to eat four half slices of Pawpaw each week only now am I seeing good results God bless and take care