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How to Cut Down on Sugar: These Tips Will Help You Break Your Sugar Addiction
15.02.2024 11:05
Excessive consumption of sweets can lead to serious health problems.
There is probably no need to go into detail about the consequences that await those who are “hooked” on sugar: problems with teeth, obesity, harm to the cardiovascular system, insulin resistance... The list is impressive.
To get off the sugar needle, you will need patience and our advice.
Drink more water
Try to exclude carbonated drinks, packaged juices, tea and coffee with added sugar and syrups from your diet - replace them with plain water, and try drinking tea and coffee without added sugar.
Eat more proteins and fats
Proteins give us energy, and fats are responsible for the normal functioning of the brain and nervous system, and also participate in many metabolic processes. Increasing the content of proteins and fats in the diet will lead to a decrease in carbohydrates, which often contain sugar.
Try new things
One of the reasons why many people find it difficult to give up sugar is because they become addicted to the sweet taste. Try trying new foods and tastes – for example, exotic fruits, etc. This will help distract you from the desire to eat sweets and will make your diet more varied and your life more interesting.
Eat more often
When you feel hungry, your brain looks for a quick source of energy and gets it in the form of snacks consisting of cookies, candies or buns. However, the energy is spent as quickly as it is received. As a result, after 15-20 minutes, a person feels hungry again and reaches for another portion of food, just to chew something.
Instead, plan your snacks ahead of time and carry a small bag of nuts or a bottle of low-fat yogurt with you for those sudden hunger pangs to avoid the temptation to eat chocolate.
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