How to Eat Less Sugar

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Eat Less Sugar

While sugar isn’t the root of all evil, it’s a close second. The sweet stuff decays teeth and facilitates the on-set of health problems such as Type 2 diabetes. Weaning a sugar addict off his high may seem an impossible task, but there is hope. Read on how to help yourself or a loved one. Your dentist will thank you.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Food journal
Sugar substitutes

Step 1

Keep a food journal in which you log all solids and liquids that enter your body. Write how many grams of sugar are in each item (estimate if you aren’t sure).
Step 2

Tally your sugar intake by day and find your average daily intake for the week.
Step 3

Set a goal for the following week. A 10 percent reduction is common for beginners.
Step 4

Designate items in which you can use a sugar substitute such as coffee or home-baked pies.
Step 5

Replace candy bars and sweets with low-sugar or sugar-substitute options. Many brand name chocolate companies offer a wide variety of such treats for their diabetic and health-conscious customers.
Step 6

Ask the waiter for any low-sugar alternatives when eating out.
Step 7

Replace any sugar-coated breakfast cereals with healthier alternatives such as whole wheat or whole grain oats. (If you crave the lost taste, try sprinkling sugar substitute over the oats.)

Tips & Warnings

Prepackaged foods are often loaded with unnecessary sugar. If you bake the item yourself, you can control how much goes in.
Some studies show that sugar substitute is dangerous in lab rats. Do your own decision and make an informed decision about how much you are willing to incorporate into your diet.

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