What Happens When You Cut Out Refined Sugars?
Cutting out refined sugars from your diet can be one of the quickest ways to see improvements in your overall health!
Once you hop off the sugar train, you will be asking yourself why you didn’t start sooner.
How can you start making a change today?
Start slow.. that’s the key to success!
For example: let’s say you usually add 1 tsp of sugar to your coffee, slowly reduce the amount every second day for a week. At the end of the week, try adding back the “usual” 1 tsp and see how sweet it tastes! Our pallets quickly adapt to change and can become sensitive as you reduce the amount of sugar in your diet.
Conclusion: the less sugar you consume, the less sugar you will crave!
Refined sugars like to disguise themselves in packaged foods so always read your labels when grocery shopping and know what to look out for.
Hidden names for sugar include: glucose, fructose, dextrose, lactose, maltose, sucrose, high fructose corn syrup, barely malt extract, caramel.
Common sugar ridden packaged foods to look out for:
cough drops
flavoured yogurts
bbq sauce, honey mustard, ketchup, salad dressings
coconut water, fruit juices and sports drinks
canned tomato sauce
granola, breakfast cereal, flavoured oatmeal
chocolate milk, most nut and dairy-free milks unless labeled “unsweetened”
white bread, bagels, pasta, baked goods, ice cream
flavoured coffee creamer
frozen meals, most processed foods
Does this mean I can’t have sugar?
No way! Fortunately, there are so many amazing & natural sugars to sweeten up your life, you won’t think of turning back! The best part is you don’t have to cut out sugar cold turkey to reap these benefits above, you just have to make more mindful and balanced choices, which include..
The best natural sugars and sugar alternatives:
organic pure maple syrup
raw local honey
dates/date paste
organic coconut sugar
molasses
agave
monk fruit & stevia = the best sugar-free alternatives, diabetic friendly
These sugars and sweeteners listed are my favourite in regards to taste and nutrient profile. Just remember to use moderation! Being healthier doesn’t mean it’s healthy in large doses.