Tips for Cutting Sugar From the Diet

Tips for Cutting Sugar From the Diet
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The links between sugar consumption and devastating health problems are widely publicized.

Not only is it a major player in the realm of weight gain and obesity, as well as a potential component in the onset of diabetes, but it can also be attributed to cerebral problems like memory loss and Alzheimer’s. Simply cutting out table sugar is not enough to support the change necessary to reduce these risks. It’s essential to take a deeper look at where these sugars are hidden and why we consume so much. Additionally, it’s also important to become informed about which sugar substitutes and fat loss supplements are available to help reverse some of these negative effects.

Some of the confusion in this area stems from misleading information put forth by the food industries regarding what their products really contain. Seeking information from sources outside of the packaging of your food can be vital in discerning what, in fact, sugar really is, where it comes from, and what its role is in our daily diets. It’s also crucial to take into account what effects it can have on the body and where it contributes to health problems. Furthermore, how individuals can take action in reducing their own health risks and making sure that sugar additives start to become the exception rather than the rule.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the average person consumes 27.5 teaspoons per capita of added sugar daily. (Moyan Brenn, CC BY 2.0)
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates the average person consumes 27.5 teaspoons per capita of added sugar daily. Moyan Brenn, CC BY 2.0
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