Sugar Addiction and Cravings
Consuming too much sugar is not good for anyone, but it is a major concern for people with diabetes. Excessive sugar in your diet can lead to health problems such as cravings, weight gain and heart disease. Discover more about sugar addiction and cravings and how to combat them for better health.
In 1999, the USDA reported the average American consumed 151 pounds of sugar. By 2010, this figure went down to 132 pounds. Few people realize they are consuming this much sugar. More than half of it comes from beverage such as fruit drinks, soda and sports drinks. While people realize sugar is found in cakes, ice cream and cookies, they might not realize it it is also lurking in foods such as cereal and ketchup.
When …show more content…
Clean out your pantry and refrigerator to reduce temptation. Sugar can have many different names, such as corn sweetener, corn syrup solids, glucose, maltodextrin, maltose, lactose and more. Sugary ingredients should never be one of the first five ingredients listed in any food you consume. Get rid of the foods that could tempt you and be aware of foods that claim to be healthy but could contain too much sugar. These food include instant flavored oatmeal, breakfast cereal and granola bars as well as fruits packed in syrup, flavored yogurt and chocolate milk. Choose foods such as fresh fruit, whole grain toast with sugar-free preserves and unflavored yogurt with a handful of …show more content…
Be aware of health foods that really contain too much sugar. Other culprits are low-fat or diet foods that could have more sugar than their regular counterparts. Consider whole grain cereal with no added sugar, peanut or almond butter on whole grain crackers or a handful of fresh berries. These foods are flavorful satisfying and contain essential nutrients with no added sugars. Avoid sports drinks and soft drinks. Have a glass of water with a slice of lemon or lime instead. Add raspberries or fresh mint to unsweetened iced tea. If you feel the need to sweeten your tea or coffee, add a sugar substitute such as stevia. Shop the outer aisles of your grocery store to stock up on whole foods rather than packaged ones. Have a light snack before you shop so you aren't hungry, which often leads you to buy more than you should. Make a healthy grocery list and stick to
Consuming too much sugar is not good for anyone, but it is a major concern for people with diabetes. Excessive sugar in your diet can lead to health problems such as cravings, weight gain and heart disease. Discover more about sugar addiction and cravings and how to combat them for better health.
In 1999, the USDA reported the average American consumed 151 pounds of sugar. By 2010, this figure went down to 132 pounds. Few people realize they are consuming this much sugar. More than half of it comes from beverage such as fruit drinks, soda and sports drinks. While people realize sugar is found in cakes, ice cream and cookies, they might not realize it it is also lurking in foods such as cereal and ketchup.
When …show more content…
Clean out your pantry and refrigerator to reduce temptation. Sugar can have many different names, such as corn sweetener, corn syrup solids, glucose, maltodextrin, maltose, lactose and more. Sugary ingredients should never be one of the first five ingredients listed in any food you consume. Get rid of the foods that could tempt you and be aware of foods that claim to be healthy but could contain too much sugar. These food include instant flavored oatmeal, breakfast cereal and granola bars as well as fruits packed in syrup, flavored yogurt and chocolate milk. Choose foods such as fresh fruit, whole grain toast with sugar-free preserves and unflavored yogurt with a handful of …show more content…
Be aware of health foods that really contain too much sugar. Other culprits are low-fat or diet foods that could have more sugar than their regular counterparts. Consider whole grain cereal with no added sugar, peanut or almond butter on whole grain crackers or a handful of fresh berries. These foods are flavorful satisfying and contain essential nutrients with no added sugars. Avoid sports drinks and soft drinks. Have a glass of water with a slice of lemon or lime instead. Add raspberries or fresh mint to unsweetened iced tea. If you feel the need to sweeten your tea or coffee, add a sugar substitute such as stevia. Shop the outer aisles of your grocery store to stock up on whole foods rather than packaged ones. Have a light snack before you shop so you aren't hungry, which often leads you to buy more than you should. Make a healthy grocery list and stick to