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Healthy Substitutes to Wean Off Sugar

02/12/2020 821 Blog sugar health nutrition sweet diet



Sugar is one of the most infamous ingredients in our diet. It is used in unexpected products such as peanut butter, yogurt, ketchup, BBQ sauce and much more and has become an important part of our diet. However, diseases like diabetes, obesity, cancer and heart disease are connected with consumption of excessive amounts of sugar.

  • Sugar increases the appetite which leads to weight gain and obesity
  • It increases the risk of diabetes
  • Studies have shown that it also increases the risk of cancer
  • High levels of blood sugar can lead to damage to the kidneys
Instead of sugar, you must use:

Honey:
It is made by bees and is an oldest and most natural sweetener in the world. It contains the same amount of calories as white sugar but not as sweet. It helps keep the blood sugar stable.

Coconut Sugar
It is nectar from the flower buds that grow on coconut palms is used to make coconut sugar. It is rich in minerals and vitamins and tastes like caramel.

Maple Syrup:
Maple Syrup is extracted from the maple tree and is also called liquid gold. It contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties including potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron, and is much healthier than regular sugar.

How to Reduce Sugar Intake?

Here are some ways that can help you cut down on consuming too much sugar:

  • Reduce taking drinks with sugar such as packed juices, sodas, energy drinks and switch to fresh fruit juices, water and teas.
  • Avoid desserts that are filled with sugar instead go for fresh or baked fruits, dates, dark chocolate and yogurt with fruit and cinnamon.
  • Avoid sauces like ketchup, chili sauce, BBQ sauce and others as they have sugar. If you want to give your food some flavor then go for fresh herbs, mustard, vinegar or mayonnaise.
  • Select full-fat food instead of low-fat foods because low-fat foods contain more sugar.
  • Consume whole foods rather than processed foods as they have low or no sugar in them.
  • Avoid breakfast food with sugary items such as pancakes and French toast.
  • Read labels of any food you buy to check for sugar content.

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