4 Ways to Kick Your Sugar Habit
One of the most common questions I get asked by members is why they can't resist sweets or no matter how hard they try, they always end up having a brownie or cookies after dinner.
Many of us aren't aware how addictive sugar is and that many of us are hooked. (You can read more about food addictions in the Guide.)
Here are 4 simple ways you can cut sugar from your diet.
Eliminate Added Sugars Sugar has many names: agave nectar, corn syrup, dextrose, fructose, glycerol, honey, pure maple syrup, glucose, sucrose, just to name a few. For a natural sweetener, try using unsweetened applesauce, bananas or dates and be sure to buy plant-based milks that are unsweetened.
Eat Fresh Fruit When that sugar craving hits, rather than reaching for a piece of chocolate, opt for fresh fruit instead. Frozen fruit also makes a great dessert!
Use Sweet Potatoes Sweet potatoes are deliciously sweet (and filling!). Roasting them in the oven makes them even sweeter. A "treat" I love is a cooked sweet potato with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice. Corn and carrots are also sweet tasting vegetables, so nibble on baby carrots and try having corn on the cob as a snack or treat.
Keep Healthy Choices Within Reach. This is why I always can't recommend the meal plans enough! You prepare all your food for the week in a few hours and then reheat or grab-n-go all week long. You won't be tempted to steer off the healthy path and down the fast food or convenience lane when a wholesome meal is already waiting for you. Keep plenty of healthy meals — and healthy snacks — on hand!