Tasty Ways to Cut Down on Sugar
We all know that sugar is a bad idea: it has no nutritional value, can bulk up your waistline, and it can cause major health problems including diabetes. Yet, we still crave it and consume sugar. If you’re concerned with how sugar is impacting your body, you could go on a serious diet where you completely cut out sweets. Or, you could just get smart and find a few ways to cut down on sugar while still satisfying your desire for something sweet. Read on to learn about a few of the ways you can stay sweet without overloading on sugar.
Substitute fruit for sugar. Eating fruit instead of sugar offers two major benefits. First, you’re cutting sugar, and second, you’re adding valuable nutrients and water into your diet. Fruits can help you satisfy your sweet craving without adding calories. Add dried fruit to your cereal instead of sugar, or reach for a super sweet orange instead of a candy bar. The more fruit you eat, the more you will crave it instead of refined sugar.
Mix sugar with substitutes. If you can’t stand the thought of sugar substitutes, try going half and half. Use some real sugar in recipes, but at the same time, use artificial sweetener. Mix your regular soda with a diet soda. Or even try some sweetened iced tea with a little unsweetened. Increase the ratio until you’ve cut out the sugar completely.
Make your own treats. Before you reach for a shake or Popsicle, consider that you could be eating a much more healthy version. Smoothies made of yogurt and fresh fruit can be just as satisfying as a milkshake, and they’re packed with nutritional goodness. Additionally, you can freeze pure fruit juices in pops instead of eating ice cream cones or syrupy popsicles. Additionally, tasty soft drinks can be made out of fruit juice and soda water, dramatically cutting your sugar intake.
These are just a few of the ways that you can cut down on sugar’s influence in your diet. Doing so will make you more healthy, and may even help you lose weight. Try these tips, and you’ll be well on your way to cutting sugar out of your life without missing it a bit.
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