Sugar is bad for health - how to reduce sugar intake

#diabetes #bloodsugar #obesity #health It is common knowledge that sugar is bad for health because it is not just poison for diabetics but also makes one obese. But, we cannot keep away from sweets and, it is no secret that all of us consume far more sugar than we should. More intake of sugar affects children and adults alike and, all of us want to cut out in intake of sugar.
This has been reported in dailymail.co.uk dated 12 February 2016.

Apart from adding to ones weight, excess of sugar is bad for your teeth, liver, and has even been linked to some types of cancer. Unfortunately, plenty of sugar is hidden in so many of our kitchen cupboard favorites, and, in the opinion of experts, the secret lies in making simple changes to our eating habits and control the intake.
It seems it is possible to reduce your sugar intake by 30 per cent even while going in for homemade cakes, porridge and even peanut butter on toast. As an expert says - by swapping cereal for porridge and by using ginger in your baking and avoiding supposedly 'savoury' sauces, the results will be favorable.
- Swap sugary cereal for unsweetened porridge mixed with a handful of berries - it will cut your sugar intake by over 30 per cent
- Instead of sugary drinks go in for water or sugar-free drinks
- When making milkshakes use fresh fruit rather than powder for less added sugar
- At breakfast time enjoy toast with a savoury topping such as marmite or peanut butter instead of jam, honey or syrup
- Avoid hidden sources of sugar like processed soups, takeaways, pizza and savoury sauces
- Eat regularly because structured eating helps to ensure that your blood sugar levels do not go too low and cause sugar cravings
- Cut sugar in homemade bakes and cakes by adding vanilla, orange or lemon extract or ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg - A tasty hot drink can help to keep your mind off sugar.


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