Eating too much sugar can be bad for your body in many different ways. It has proven to contribute to type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, heart disease, tooth decay, and others.
Sugar is found naturally in vegetables and fruits. But this is considered to be very healthy and has little effect on your blood sugar. The real threat is from added sugars in processed foods. According to a study, an average American consumes around 68 grams of added sugar per day. This is way more the recommended limit, which is 25 grams for women and 37 grams for men.
However, the good news is that it’s 100 per cent possible to cut back. Here we are going to tell you some easy ways to stop eating so much sugar.
Avoid sugar-filled drinks: Avoid, sodas, energy drinks, fruit drinks, and sports drinks as they contribute an astounding 44 per cent of the added sugar, a study said.
Healthy drinks like fruit juices and smoothing contains a lot of sugar.
Avoid Dessert: Desserts are loaded with sugar and can cause blood sugar spikes. If you really want to have something sweet, try a handful of dates, fresh fruit, yogurt, dark chocolate, etc.
Sauces: Barbecue sauce, ketchup, sweet chili sauce are very common things in most of the kitchens. But many of us are not aware of their shocking sugar content. But there are some varieties with no added sugar so it is better to check the label before buying.
Whole Foods: Whole foods are free of additives and other artificial substances as they are not processed or refined. Try preparing it from scratch as this will help you avoid added sugars.
Natural Sweeteners: For some, sugar is as addictive as drugs. These people can use natural sweeteners like stevia, erythritol, xylitol. They are extracted from fruits and vegetables and contain very less amount of calories.
