7 Days to a Sugar Free Life
Cutting processed sugar out of your diet can be one of toughest things to do. It's highly addictive so cravings can come on very strong and are often hard to ignore. It's not your fault though, we're biologically designed to crave sugar and with 600,000 products on the market and added sugar in 80% of it, it's hard to ignore.
Sugar consumption is up to 152 lbs of sugar a year up from 40 lbs in 1980, so it's not just you struggling with the craving.
However, eliminating sugar from your diet can be done. It's not easy, and you may not have any friends left but it can happen.
I'm kidding about not having friends left but cutting out sugar cold turkey will make your irritable, you may get headaches and other withdrawal like symptoms but it will be worth it to free yourself from cravings.
1. Eat less salt: When you eat a lot of salt, your body naturally craves sugar to balance out the flavors. When I make a breakfast omelet with ham and spinach I always feel like I need some fruit too. If you're trying to cut out sugar quickly, it's best to avoid overly salty food for at least a week. Once you no longer crave sugar, you can gradually add saltier foods back into your diet.
2. Eat sweet vegetables: Sweet vegetables like beets and sweet potatoes are great replacements for refined sugar. They soothe the internal organs of the body and energize the mind. If you're really craving sugar, munch on some root vegetables like onions, carrots and winter squashes; it could be just what you need to get your fix.
3. Get more exercise: Some cravings are really just a way for your body to express it's out of balance and craving something else, sometimes it's a craving for movement. Also, by sweating out extra salt, your sugar craving is greatly reduced. Try to start your day off with a work out. If you do this, then you are more likely to make healthier choices when it comes to your food intake all day long.
4. Cut out processed food: Almost all processed foods are packed full of secret sugars that fuel your addiction. As I mentioned earlier, 80% of packaged foods are full of it! When you're trying to quit sugar, it's best to go back to the basics and eat only fresh foods. To eliminate processed food, try shopping just the perimeter of the grocery store where you can pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and grains that are 100-percent free of hidden sugars that can sabotage your diet. If you're not convinced you're ready for cold turkey you can swap your sweets for something else.
5. Find a buddy: As with any health and wellness goal, achieving a sugar-free lifestyle is always much easier when you have a partner. They can keep you accountable, offer you support and talk you off the ledge if you're about to give up or want to cheat.
If you've considered seriously giving up sugar but don't know how to replace it or how to fill your diet with other foods, Contact me here and schedule a grocery store tour.
Sugar consumption is up to 152 lbs of sugar a year up from 40 lbs in 1980, so it's not just you struggling with the craving.
However, eliminating sugar from your diet can be done. It's not easy, and you may not have any friends left but it can happen.
I'm kidding about not having friends left but cutting out sugar cold turkey will make your irritable, you may get headaches and other withdrawal like symptoms but it will be worth it to free yourself from cravings.
1. Eat less salt: When you eat a lot of salt, your body naturally craves sugar to balance out the flavors. When I make a breakfast omelet with ham and spinach I always feel like I need some fruit too. If you're trying to cut out sugar quickly, it's best to avoid overly salty food for at least a week. Once you no longer crave sugar, you can gradually add saltier foods back into your diet.
2. Eat sweet vegetables: Sweet vegetables like beets and sweet potatoes are great replacements for refined sugar. They soothe the internal organs of the body and energize the mind. If you're really craving sugar, munch on some root vegetables like onions, carrots and winter squashes; it could be just what you need to get your fix.
3. Get more exercise: Some cravings are really just a way for your body to express it's out of balance and craving something else, sometimes it's a craving for movement. Also, by sweating out extra salt, your sugar craving is greatly reduced. Try to start your day off with a work out. If you do this, then you are more likely to make healthier choices when it comes to your food intake all day long.
4. Cut out processed food: Almost all processed foods are packed full of secret sugars that fuel your addiction. As I mentioned earlier, 80% of packaged foods are full of it! When you're trying to quit sugar, it's best to go back to the basics and eat only fresh foods. To eliminate processed food, try shopping just the perimeter of the grocery store where you can pick up fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, and grains that are 100-percent free of hidden sugars that can sabotage your diet. If you're not convinced you're ready for cold turkey you can swap your sweets for something else.
5. Find a buddy: As with any health and wellness goal, achieving a sugar-free lifestyle is always much easier when you have a partner. They can keep you accountable, offer you support and talk you off the ledge if you're about to give up or want to cheat.
If you've considered seriously giving up sugar but don't know how to replace it or how to fill your diet with other foods, Contact me here and schedule a grocery store tour.
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