More Ways to Break the Sugar Habit

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More Ways to Break the Sugar Habit

April 6, 2018

Earlier this year we posted some tips to help you beat those sugar cravings in 2018. Now this article in the New York Times and its companion piece give you more ammunition for your fight to break the sugar habit.

One point that both pieces stress — Big Sugar has been actively pushing added sweeteners into our lives for decades, and has implemented an aggressive disinformation campaign to turn the focus on obesity and other health issues in our society toward fats and away from sugar. But the facts are that sugar is a primary culprit for a variety of health issues, including obesity, diabetes and heart disease.

But you don’t have to take it lying down (and we do recommend that you exercise). We encourage you to read the complete articles, but here are some important takeaways from both articles:

1) Cut out soda

Not just in these articles, but almost all subject matter experts on this topic say the same thing: cutting out sugar-laden soft drinks is key to both losing weight and improving your overall health. According to the federal government, sweetened beverages are the biggest source of added sugar in our diet — to the tune of a whopping 47 percent! Now for the shameless plug: the writer for the New York Times recommends swapping out soda for seltzer and sparkling water, saying: “…the shift to seltzer, club soda or sparkling water is life changing.” We can’t help but to agree and so do our Syfonatics. Read testimonials from our customers on how Syfo has improved their health, helped them to lose weight and changed their lives.

2) Change your breakfast

That glazed donut or muffin on the run with juice or a coffee sweetened with sugar may taste great on your morning commute, but breakfast is another big culprit in adding unneeded sugar in our diet. A breakfast with more protein (eggs, nuts, plain yogurt) fiber (fruits, unsweetened whole grain cereal) and vegetables (yes vegetables!) will stay with you longer, give you more energy and propel you into lunchtime.

3) Check your pantry

You know, it’s those items that beckon you at a certain hour of the evening when you’re bing-watching your favorite program. The problem is that many commercial snacks and crackers have plenty of hidden or added sugar. Fruit is a great alternative that can slash added sugar and up your intake of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber. Nuts are also a good option. If you must crunch, then Triscuits and Saltines have no added sugar.

We invite you to explore the New York Times articles for more insights and to visit our Health Tips section for great information on weight loss, nutrition and more.

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