You may be convinced that your sugar intake is well below the recommended allotment from the AHA. However, sugar is hidden within store bought foods that often viewed as healthy. And, it’s hiding in plain sight under names you might not equate to sugar. “A few ingredients to watch out ...
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Sugar is an essential food ingredient. It is a favorite of many sweet lovers. However, excess sugar intake can cause harm to you. You need to strike a balance and restrict the amount of sugar in your food or the number and quantity of sweet food that you eat. Here are some simple way...
The good news: You don’t necessarily have to make huge changes to reduce your sodium intake. For instance, if your dinner plate is normally half full with meat and half full with a starch—both of which tend to be higher in sodium—try filling half the plate with a non-starchy veget...
The easiest way to track your sugar intake? Read food labels and start cooking more at home. Remember, cooking during your sugar detox is also empowering! To help you, I’ve come up with an easy guide, plus a few sugar-free recipes that will satisfy your cravings while you cut down on...
Dietary strategy to lower…or rather improve…cholesterol Low GL Diet The first thing that you need to be focused upon is the glycemic impact of your diet. This means the rate and extent to which your diet raises your blood sugar levels. This matters for a multitude of reasons from maintain...
every time you walk by them you have to make a conscious decision to say No. Eventually the “No” turns into “Well, just this once”, and pretty soon you’re back to mindlessly popping hundreds of calories of sugar into your mouth every day. Stay out of trouble by keeping sweets out...
4.Avoid liquid sugars- Liquid sugars like soda and sweet juices are theEASIESTway to over-consume sugar. Be smart and only indulge in one soda if you absolutely must. Try buying the mini sodas to help lower your intake when you begin your journey. ...
The key to making a delicious whole food and sugar free smoothie is to use fully ripe and quality ingredients. Also you don’t have to throw a lot of things into it like some witch’s brew. I prefer to use only 2-4 ingredients to make a fruit smoothie and I generally start with a...
Steps #1 and #2 can be done in 2 days. But step #3 will take you anywhere from 2 months to 2 years. It all depends on how many items you starred in your food journal, and how much sugar intake your family (and you!) are willing to change. ...