Sugar Free Hub

Taking the plunge It’s no secret that most Americans have a sweet tooth. The average adult consumes about 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day. And that’s on top of any naturally occurring sugars consumed through fruit, grains, and milk products. Excessive sugar consumption has been linked to: • obesity • diabetes • heart disease • increased inflammation in the body • high cholesterol • high blood pressure By adopting a no-sugar diet, your risk for these health conditions significantly decreases. Keeping this in mind may help you stick with a new diet plan. Keep reading for tips on how to get started, foods to look out for, sweet substitutes to try, and more. 1. Start gradually Creating an eating plan you can stick to is key. For many people, this means starting slowly. Think of the first few weeks as a period of lower sugar instead of no sugar. Your taste buds and palate can be “retrained” to adopt a less sugary lifestyle, and eventually you will not crave the same high-sugar foods as b

Are you trying to follow a sugar-free diet or have you signed up for the free Further Food 7 Day Sugar Detox? You might be wondering what foods are okay to eat? We’ve created an easy-to-follow infographic of “yes”, “no”, and “limit” foods to help guide you. It features all the foods you can enjoy, as well as some key sugar-rich culprits you should avoid (dried fruit, we’re looking at you!). Use it when you’re eating out or when you’re trying to figure out what to cook. We also have hundreds of no-sugar added recipes in our recipe database make it even easier for you to go sugar-free! Taking steps to cut back on sugar could be one of the best actions you take for your health. Simply decreasing your daily intake could help you lose weight, lower your risk of disease and feel more energized. Now, how sweet is that? Sugar has been shown to be a main cause of chronic disease, including heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, depression, dementia, and infertility. Yet, more than 70% of Amer