Hidden names for sugar?
Jules Francis
Helping people feel free from anxiety, guilt and shame around food | Speaker | Motivator | Author | Award-Winning Coach
Do you often crave something sweet?
While it's okay to indulge in the occasional treat, relying on sugary foods as a daily necessity can have?negative consequences.
When we consume sugar, our bodies release dopamine, a neurotransmitter that provides a pleasurable sensation. ?? This dopamine release activates the reward circuit in our brains, leading us to crave?more sugar?in order to sustain that feeling of happiness.???
If you're looking to reduce your sugar intake and make healthier choices, here are some?ways you can?eat less sugar in your daily life...
????Read the nutritional label:?Even if you believe a particular food has no sugar, it's likely to be hidden in there.
If you're curious about the sneaky names it goes by, read this image for an eye-opening reveal..?
???Skip the drink:?Soft drinks and juices are huge sources of sugar.
Obviously, water is a great choice. Squeeze in some lemon or lime for a little extra flavour, or try infusing your water with mint, cucumber, rosemary or
strawberries.??
???Eat whole foods: Most processed foods contain added or hidden
sugars. You can easily skip these by eating whole foods and cooking from scratch.
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???Make your own snacks: Even manufactured snacks marketed as healthy usually have added or hidden sugars.???
???Tweak your recipes:?Baking a cake? Swap out the cup of sugar for one of the natural sweeteners mentioned below. ?? Many natural sweeteners contain baking conversion rates on their packaging. (Sweet!). I'm known for swapping out most ingredients in any recipe to make it healthier and give it the 'Jules touch'! So much more fun that way...
Some sugar alternatives to try could be:?
?? Agave?
???Coconut palm sugar
?? Raw, unfiltered, local honey
?? Stevia
?? Xylitol
?? Dates
?? Maple syrup
?? Coconut nectar
?? Apple sauce
What will you try??