Looking to cut back?
We have tips, tricks, recipes and more to help you eat less sugar without the cravings.
A life without any sugar is a life we don’t want to live.
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And thankfully, experts say you don’t need to eliminate it entirely from your diet.
But decreasing your intake is something most of us should be doing.
“Sugars do add palatability.
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That amounts to 50 grams or less of added sugar on a 2,000-calorie eating plan.
Knowing that, these strategies can help you eat less sugar and find a balance that works for you.
You should also consider how the added sugar in foods fits into your daily consumption.
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Figure out which category you tend to get the most added sugar from and start from there.
You’ll get the greatest reduction in overall sugar and a boost in health benefits.
Look for High-Quality Carbs
Many packaged productstortillas, granola barsfall into a nutritional gray zone.
“So it’s important to assess overall carb quality, not just sugar alone,” says Micha.
One simple way to do that: use the 10-to-1 metric.
(It’s based on the ratio of total carb to fiber found in whole wheat.)
Pictured recipe:Strawberry, Basil & Lime Infused Water
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And let’s not forget cocktails.
Then use a little less tomorrow.
A few days later, dial it back a bit more.
Your taste buds will adjust to lower sweetness levels in food as you reduce your added sugar intake.
For a low-sugar option, top plain skyr with fresh fruit.
The authors concluded that chronic sleep loss can contribute to weight gain.
This may be especially true when you consume sugary foods for a quick energy boost.
“The smell-taste interaction together forms this perception of flavor.
Avoid Sneaky Sources
Sugar isn’t just added to make foods taste better.
Check out our list ofsneaky sugar sourcesthat can easily add up.
Another reason to read and compare labels!
Pictured recipe:Raspberry Swirl Brownies
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She was able to useone-thirdless sugar in her Raspberry Swirl Brownies compared to a typical brownie recipe.
The cocoa and pureed raspberries add richness and natural sweetness.
This will also add moisture and some extra vitamins, minerals and fiber.
“And grating it incorporates the fruit into the batter.”
“How did we do it?
By reducing already sweet apple cider into a concentrated syrup.”
