Virgina started her day with a Coke on ice and sat a “fresh one” on her bed stand each night for more than a decade. She carried one with her, wherever she went, all day, every day. Virginia, was truly addicted to Coke. Wouldn’t you agree? And it’s not just the Cokes. It’s a slippery slope…that are included like the cookies, the donuts, snickers and other sweets. Giving it up would be very hard. Virginia, could definitely use some help.
Here’s a few suggestion to cut your sugar intake:
Go Natural: Keep your total sugar intake to 60 to 70 grams per day, with most coming from natural sources such as fruit. An orange, for example, has 12 to 15 grams of sugar.
Eat, not drink: Choose fruit, which has fiber, over fruit juice. Limit your intake of juice to 4 ounces per day. Eat the fruit instead.
Get to reading: Read and compare nutrition labels. Look for low sugar and no sugar.
Sub it out: Look for substitutes to high-sugar products. For example, try plain yogurt with only 4 grams of natural sugar. Mix it with a bit of vanilla and cinnamon to cut the tartness. Make fresh almond or walnut butter – many stores now have a machine that blends the nuts into a smooth spread for you.
Shop the edges: Fill most of your grocery cart with foods found on the perimeter of the store. It’s where you will find fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats and dairy products.
Make it yourself: Limit the number of prepared foods. The fewer products with labels in your cart, the better.
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